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Watch trailer on Steam ↗Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery
Silver Lining Studio · Published by Akupara Games, Akatsuki Taiwan Inc. · Official site ↗
Very Positive — 94% positive (7,729 reviews) · Metacritic 73 · 19 achievements
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
Guide brush strokes and solve a variety of puzzles to help an aspiring artist complete her masterpiece amid her brusque neighbor’s gaze and his pesky cat. As her painting starts to take shape, uncover an emotional tale of chance and artistry revealed behind unrelated yet familiar moments.
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Adventure, Indie, Casual · 2021 · More £5 - £15 games
Embark on a unique artistic journey where you guide brush strokes and solve puzzles to aid an aspiring artist. Unveil the emotional tale behind each stroke as you navigate through familiar yet unexpected moments, all under the watchful eye of her brusque neighbor and his pesky cat.
About this game
Feature List
• Paint, sketch, and retouch your artwork to complete your masterpiece and your memories
• Dive into and explore beautiful panoramic, hand-animated worlds inspired by Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli visuals
• Experience an evocative story, through the eyes of a passionate artist
• Step into a new painter’s artistic adventure - awaiting those who complete the main story
About the Game
Behind the Frame is a vivid, interactive fiction about an aspiring artist on the cusp of finishing the final piece of her gallery submission.
A relaxing, eloquent experience that can be played at any pace. Become immersed in a panoramic world filled with resplendent colors, beautiful hand-animated visuals, and a smooth, easy-listening soundtrack.
As a passionate artist, seek the missing colors that will bring your paintings to life - all while remembering to take the occasional coffee and breakfast breaks that keep you going. There is more than what meets the eye, for every painting has a story to tell.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: 4th Gen i5/1st Gen Ryzen
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce 7 Series/Radeon R7 Series
- Storage: 3 GB available space
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: 6th Gen i5/2nd Gen Ryzen (or better)
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce 9 Series/Radeon R9 Series (or better)
- Storage: 3 GB available space
Supported Languages
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
Behind the Frame and The Star Named EOS Physical Switch to be Released in Japan
Two stories by Silver Lining Studio in one package! Behind the Frame and The Star Named EOS, two adventure games by the critically acclaimed Taiwanese indie game studio Silver Lining Studio, will be released together as a set in a special physical edition for the Nintendo Switch. Both are games where you can interact with a gorgeous hand-drawn world with panorama technology to solve puzzles. Behind the Frame is themed around paintings, while The Star Named EOS is themed around photographs, but both are storytelling puzzle adventures that each feature a heartwarming story about the people you love. The special physical edition that contains both Behind the Frame and The Star Named EOS will be released in Japan on August 7, 2025. Preorders are now open! Please check the PLAYISM page for more information: https://playism.com/game/behindtheframe-thestarnamedeos/ {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40596675/66a86eea689df57bd8fd751d2de4f5d8cbee9b2a.pngRead full article on Community Announcements ([AG] riv otter)AnnouncementsOfficial
Akupara Games Celebrates 8 Year with Sales and Livestream
Hey Akuparians! Guess what, it’s our birthday!, Akupara Games is turning 8 years old and to celebrate, we have put Behind the Frame on sale for 43% off! Be sure to grab those deals, check out our lovely event page, and check out the sales! Maybe the game you’ve been waiting for is waiting for you here, with a crisp sale to match. https://store.steampowered.com/sale/akuparagames8thanniversarysale {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40596675/1b810888a3baac10bb6e47830de98f6cfaa88b2c.png Also, to celebrate, we will be hosting a multi-hour stream with tons of activities, announcements, and more! Stream is starting at 11:45 PM PDT! We really hope to see you there - and here’s to another year of publishing your favorite indie games on the market https://www.twitch.tv/akuparagames - Riv OtterRead full article on Community Announcements ([AG] riv otter)AnnouncementsOfficial
The Star Named EOS Out Now!
The Star Named EOS Out Now! https://youtu.be/lefMBlKNJmo The Star Named EOS is a story-rich puzzle adventure built around photography. Recreate compositions of past photos to uncover the truth of a family mystery. Experience a harmonious mixture of beautiful hand-drawn art and engaging puzzles on a journey of reminiscence. Bundle with The Star Named EOS Now Available! A new Steam bundle of The Star Named EOS and Silver Lining Studio's Behind the Frame is now available. Now you can experience both Silver Lining Studio games at a discounted price! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1619230/The_Star_Named_EOS/Read full article on Community Announcements ([AG] riv otter)AnnouncementsOfficial
The Star Named EOS on Wholesome Direct! To release on July 23, 2024
The narrative puzzle adventure game The Star Named EOS is scheduled to release on July 23, 2024! The theme song of The Star Named EOS is Sunset to Sunrise, produced by Bo-Xun Lin and sang by the Taiwanese singer aDAN (Dan Hsueh). aDAN's delicate, gentle voice will further accentuate the emotions of the game's story and enrich every playthrough. Please wishlist the game and look forward to release! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1619230/The_Star_Named_EOS/Read full article on Community Announcements ([AG] riv otter)AnnouncementsOfficial
The Star Named EOS - Summer 2024 Release and Voice Actress Announcements
We're very excited to announce the voice actresses who will be providing their voices for The Star Named EOS in three different languages! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40596675/8a82e96fefba0442b4c3de34564c35ff0d2dcf56.png Japanese Voiceover: Aoi Yuki A Japanese voice actress with notable roles such as Madoka Kaname (Puella Magi Madoka Magica), Tanya Degurechaff (The Saga of Tanya the Evil), Sayaka Natori (Your Name), Futaba Sakura (Persona 5), and The Traveler/Lumine (Genshin Impact), among others. English Voiceover: Suzie Yeung An Asian-American voice actress with notable roles such as Makima (Chainsaw Man), Eula (Genshin Impact), and Yuffie (Final Fantasy VII Remake), among others. Chinese Voiceover: Shandy Ma A Taiwanese voice actress with various roles across media. From audio guide narrations for the Forbidden Palace in Beijing and the National Museum of Taiwan History to advertisement narrations for various household brands, her voice is a familiar one to the Taiwanese. The Steam demo has now been updated to include the new voiceovers. Why not take the opportunity to immerse yourself in the game's world before release? ◆New Demo now on Steam◆ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1619230/The_Star_Named_EOS/Read full article on Community Announcements ([AG] riv otter)
