GRIS

A 2D platform adventure through sorrow and returning color

Nomada Studio · Published by Devolver Digital · Released Dec 13, 2018

Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive; 96% of 96K
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 92% of 321 in 30 days
Playing now: 46; peak 24h 50
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: Unknown; no patch notes found

What is GRIS?

GRIS is a 2D platform adventure set in a faded world shaped by a young girl's painful experience. You explore, cross platforming sections, and solve light puzzles as abilities from her dress open new paths. The story has almost no text, and there is no combat or death.

For you if...

+you enjoy stories told through art and music
+you prefer gentle platforming without combat or death
+you like light puzzles and a linear journey

Not for you if...

−you want demanding platforming or difficult puzzles
−you need a detailed story with clear explanations
−you prefer fast movement and frequent action

What players say

96% of 96,429 reviews are positive · 92% of 321 in the last 30 days

Players praise the art, music, and wordless portrayal of grief. Others find the slow, linear gameplay dull or the story's symbolism too vague. Some report softlocks, crashes, and controller or audio problems.

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GRIS system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 7 or later
Processor: Intel Core2 Duo E6750 (2 * 2660) or equivalent / AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5000+ (2 * 2600) or equivalent
Graphics: Geforce GT 430 (1024 MB) / Radeon HD 5570 (1024 MB)
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 4 GB available space