Grim Realms

Last updated: 2025-06-13
  • Unique colony sim experience with emergent stories.
  • Pleasant and polished pixel art style.
  • Dark atmosphere, challenging gameplay consequences.
  • Poor tutorial and game explanations.
  • Game plagued by bugs and crashes.
  • Lacks content and overall depth.
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Reviews
(sample size)
137
Helpful reviews
89%
Unhelpful reviews
9%
Protest reviews
2%
Positive points
217
Negative points
294
Gameplay points
79
Perf. points
18
Rec. points
111
Misc points
16
PointDescriptionImportance
Unique colony sim experienceThe game blends elements from colony sims like RimWorld and Terraria, offering a unique experience with base building, resource management, and combat. Reviewers appreciate the depth and customization options for their settlements and settlers. The game is considered a solid colony sim with unique mechanics.91%
Pleasant and polished pixel artThe game features a pleasant pixel art style and nice graphics. The art style evokes a sense of nostalgia for some players. The game is also considered fairly well polished.64%
Active and responsive developerThe developer is highly active, responsive, and dedicated to improving the game. They quickly address bugs, provide frequent updates, and communicate effectively with the community. This level of support enhances the overall player experience.21%
Dark atmosphere, challenging consequencesThe game features a darker atmosphere with frightening enemies and consequences for player actions. Elements like managing corpses and dealing with natural deaths add depth and realism. The zombie/undead invasions provide a unique and engaging challenge.20%
Emergent stories, fun discoveryPlayers enjoy discovering new things and figuring out the game's mechanics. The game also offers emergent stories and unique experiences each night due to random elements. This encourages players to keep playing and experimenting.10%
Enjoyable music and soundThe game's music and sound design are well-made and enjoyable. The BGM transitions dynamically, enhancing the atmosphere. Some players have received positive attention from others due to the music.7%
Interesting trading, food storageThe game features interesting trading mechanics with natives, which can create moral dilemmas. Crops do not rot if unharvested, allowing for long-term food storage. These mechanics add depth to the gameplay.7%