Secrets of Grindea

16-bit-style action RPG with four-player co-op and roguelite runs

Pixel Ferrets · Released Feb 29, 2024

Reviews: Very Positive; 89% of 8,592
Recent reviews: Mostly Positive; 75% of 12 in 30 days
Playing now: 28; peak 24h 50
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 1 year ago; Aug 29, 2025

Free demo available, 2 playing it now: get the demo.

What is Secrets of Grindea?

A 2D pixel-art action RPG where you explore fantasy regions, fight enemies and bosses with customizable skills and spells, and search for rare treasures. The story campaign supports solo or four-player co-op, while Arcade Mode uses single-life roguelite runs with town building.

For you if...

+you enjoy varied combat builds and demanding boss fights
+you want a full campaign playable in four-player co-op
+you like separate story and single-life roguelite modes

Not for you if...

−you dislike difficulty spikes in puzzles and boss fights
−you dislike grinding for rare equipment drops

What players say

89% of 8,592 reviews are positive · 75% of 12 in the last 30 days

Players praise the range of combat builds, co-op campaign, boss fights, and humorous writing. The most common complaint is that some puzzles feel tedious or unfair, while others find progression grindy or combat unresponsive. Online co-op players also report bugs and disconnects that can interrupt boss fights or Arcade runs.

Screenshots and trailer

Secrets of Grindea system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: XP/Vista/Windows 7/10/11
Processor: Dual-core processor (Intel Dual Core 2.0 GHz or AMD Athlon X2 5200+ 2.6 GHz)
Graphics: DirectX 9.0c compatible
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 1 GB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0c