GRIME (2021)

Developer: Clover Bite
Publisher: Akupara Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Action, Indie, RPG
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 6,656 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 18 hours
Where to get it: Steam

How it feels

This game feels like a tense, methodical journey through a grim and surreal world where every step demands precision and patience.

atmosphericdifficultdark fantasymetroidvaniasouls-likeexplorationsurrealchallenging

What players say

Players praise the world design and dark fantasy tone but are split on the gameplay. Many say the early game is slow, the movement feels clunky and platforming is frustrating, especially compared to Hollow Knight. Combat is deliberately slow, and some find bosses either too simple or unfairly hard, with a late-game difficulty spike.

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