PCGame

GRIME

2.5D Metroidvania built around parrying and absorbing enemies

Clover Bite · Published by Akupara Games · Released Aug 2, 2021

ActionIndieRPG

Reviews
Very Positive
83% of 4,939
Recent reviews
Mostly Positive
79% of 39 in 30 days
Players
39
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
2 years ago
Feb 18, 2024
Minimum PC
7 Series
4 GB RAM · 5 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 81/100 (critic reviews)

What is GRIME?

GRIME is a single-player 2.5D action RPG and Metroidvania set in an interconnected world of surreal caves and deserts. Newly formed in this unfamiliar place, you explore, fight with living weapons, absorb enemies to gain traits, and defeat bosses for abilities that help you reach new areas.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy searching interconnected areas for secrets
  • +you like experimenting with weapons and absorbed enemy traits
  • +you welcome demanding platforming and tough boss fights

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer straightforward routes without frequent backtracking
  • −you dislike combat that relies on timed parries
  • −you want brisk movement and short platforming sections

What players say

83% of 4,939 reviews are positive · 79% of 39 in the last 30 days

Players praise the surreal visuals, boss fights, and weapon variety. Common complaints include sluggish-feeling movement and combat, and long trips through large areas with widely spaced fast-travel points.

Players over time

▲ +5% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 39 players on Nov 1, 2026.

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How many players finish GRIME?

16% of Steam players have unlocked «Kinship», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

GRIME screenshot 1

GRIME system requirements

Minimum: 7 Series, 4 GB RAM, 5 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10
Processor
3rd Gen i5/1nd Gen Ryzen
Graphics
GeForce 7 Series/Radeon R7 Series
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
5 GB available space
Notes
SSD Recommended

Recommended

OS
Windows 10
Processor
7th Gen i5/3rd Gen Ryzen (or better)
Graphics
GeForce 10 Series/Radeon RX400 Series (or better)
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
5 MB available space
Notes
SSD Recommended

Does GRIME have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does GRIME run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Achievements
47
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Hebrew.

Does GRIME use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

2 DLC available.

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