Crimson Gray

A psychological thriller visual novel where choices shape mental stability

Sierra Lee · Released Jul 14, 2017

Reviews: Very Positive; 95% of 451
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 8 years ago; May 19, 2018
Minimum PC: 0.5 GB RAM · 0.5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Crimson Gray?

This branching visual novel follows John, a young man with severe depression, as he tries to help Lizzie, an affectionate but violent girl. You read story scenes and choose John's actions, guiding their relationship toward different endings.

For you if...

+you enjoy dark romances centered on obsessive characters
+you like short stories built for repeated playthroughs

Not for you if...

−you want action rather than reading and making decisions
−you avoid stories involving depression and threats of violence

What players say

95% of 451 reviews are positive

Players praise the characterization and the consequences of seemingly small decisions. A critical review describes the writing as clumsy and inconsistent, with unclear character motivations.

Screenshots and trailer

Crimson Gray system requirements

Minimum: 0.5 GB RAM, 0.5 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Crimson Gray?

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Minimum

OS: Windows XP+
Processor: Pentium III 500mhz
Memory: 512 MB RAM
Storage: 500 MB available space

Does Crimson Gray have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Crimson Gray 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
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: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 10
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does Crimson Gray 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 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam