Grim Dawn

Dark fantasy action RPG built around loot and dual classes

Crate Entertainment · Released Feb 25, 2016

Reviews: Very Positive; 93% of 110K
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 87% of 729 in 30 days
Playing now: 4,019; right now
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update: 1 month ago; Aug 19, 2026

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 109,878 reviews are positive · 87% of 729 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.

Screenshots and trailer

Grim Dawn system requirements

As published by the developer.

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

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 234
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards

Steam Deck: Playable

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

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Full audio: English. Text only: French, German, Spanish - Spain, Czech, Japanese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese - Brazil, Italian, Korean, Vietnamese, Polish.