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Grim Dawn

Dark fantasy action RPG built around loot and dual classes

Crate Entertainment · Released Feb 25, 2016

ActionAdventureIndieRPG

Reviews
Very Positive
93% of 97K
Recent reviews
Very Positive
86% of 440 in 30 days
Players
2,991
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
4 weeks ago
Oct 8, 2026
Minimum PC
512MB 6800 series
2 GB RAM · 5 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 83/100 (critic reviews)

What is Grim Dawn?

An isometric action RPG set in an apocalyptic fantasy world where humanity faces extinction. You fight enemies, collect and craft gear, complete choice-driven quests, and develop a character by combining two classes and unlocking Devotion bonuses, alone or in four-player co-op.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy loot-focused combat and extensive build customization
  • +you want solo play and four-player cooperative options
  • +you prefer dark, apocalyptic fantasy settings

Not for you if...

  • −you want a relaxed campaign with forgiving boss fights
  • −you dislike grinding loot and tuning complex character builds
  • −you expect modern graphics and interface design

What players say

93% of 96,605 reviews are positive · 86% of 440 in the last 30 days

Players praise the build variety, itemization, dark atmosphere, and offline play without live-service systems. Recent complaints focus on updates and the latest DLC making even normal difficulty harsher, with inflated boss health, frequent one-shot deaths, and heavier reliance on timed dodges.

Players over time

▼ -27% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 5,604 players on Sep 21, 2026.

Show the data
DayPlayers
Nov 7, 20262,991
Nov 6, 20262,312
Nov 5, 20262,367
Nov 4, 20262,587
Nov 3, 20262,820
Nov 2, 20262,897
Nov 1, 20263,643
Oct 31, 20263,408
Oct 30, 20262,625
Oct 29, 20262,669
Oct 28, 20262,749
Oct 27, 20262,993
Oct 26, 20263,116
Oct 25, 20264,097
Oct 24, 20263,271
Oct 23, 20262,962
Oct 22, 20262,923
Oct 21, 20262,980
Oct 20, 20263,079
Oct 19, 20263,289
Oct 18, 20264,118
Oct 17, 20263,803
Oct 16, 20263,254
Oct 15, 20263,410
Oct 14, 20263,440
Oct 13, 20263,632
Oct 12, 20263,916
Oct 11, 20264,629
Oct 10, 20264,178
Oct 9, 20263,713
Oct 8, 20263,376
Oct 7, 20263,561
Oct 6, 20263,637
Oct 5, 20264,022
Oct 4, 20264,316
Oct 3, 20263,950
Oct 2, 20263,214
Oct 1, 20263,344
Sep 30, 20263,262
Sep 29, 20263,389
Sep 28, 20263,801
Sep 27, 20264,486
Sep 26, 20264,204
Sep 25, 20263,879
Sep 24, 20263,799
Sep 23, 20264,019
Sep 23, 20263,668
Sep 22, 20263,704
Sep 21, 20265,604

How many players finish Grim Dawn?

28% of Steam players have unlocked «Defender of Cairn», 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

Grim Dawn screenshot 1

Grim Dawn system requirements

Minimum: 512MB 6800 series, 2 GB RAM, 5 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10
Processor
x86 compatible 2.3GHz or faster processor (Intel 2nd generation core i-series or equivalent)
Graphics
512MB NVIDIA GeForce 6800 series or ATI Radeon X800 series or better
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
5 GB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0c
Notes
4GB of memory is required to host multiplayer games

Recommended

OS
Windows 7 / Windows 10
Processor
x86 compatible 3.2GHz or faster processor (Intel 4th generation core i-series or better)
Graphics
1.5GB NVIDIA GeForce 500 series or ATI Radeon 6000 series or better
Memory
6 GB RAM
Storage
5 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Does Grim Dawn have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online and LAN. It also has a single-player mode.

Does Grim Dawn run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
234
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: French, German, Spanish - Spain, Czech, Japanese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese - Brazil, Italian, Korean, Vietnamese, Polish.

Does Grim Dawn 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 Nov 6, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

9 DLC available.

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