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GRIS

A 2D platform adventure through sorrow and returning color

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

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Reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive
96% of 89K
Recent reviews
Very Positive
91% of 363 in 30 days
Players
58
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
7 years ago
Mar 7, 2019
Minimum PC
GT 430
4 GB RAM · 4 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 84/100 (critic reviews)

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 88,685 reviews are positive · 91% of 363 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.

Players over time

▼ -34% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 98 players on Oct 11, 2026.

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How many players finish GRIS?

38% of Steam players have unlocked «The End», the achievement for finishing the main story.

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Screenshots and trailer

GRIS screenshot 1

GRIS system requirements

Minimum: GT 430, 4 GB RAM, 4 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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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

Does GRIS have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does GRIS 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
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Achievements
17
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Portuguese - Brazil.

Does GRIS 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 7, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

Tags

1 DLC available.

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