Greed's Grub

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Greed's Grub is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Brolokko and was released on April 29, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

In Greed's Grub, you endure five harrowing days crafting burgers for bizarre and terrifying customers in a cursed, nightmarish diner. Balancing frantic cooking with survival against escalating threats, you strive to complete your mysterious sentence of community service. Failure brings grim consequences under the ever-watchful eye of a sinister boss.

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews

atmosphere2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Greed's Grub offers a unique blend of atmospheric horror and cooking mechanics, creating a genuinely stressful experience that keeps players engaged.
The game's aesthetic and sound design effectively contribute to a creepy and immersive environment, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
It's a free game that provides a fun challenge, with a surprising depth that makes it addictive despite its simplicity.

The gameplay can be frustrating due to the limited multitasking options, with only one burger being made at a time and quick-burning patties.
Technical issues such as poor controller sensitivity and graphical bugs detract from the overall experience, making it difficult for some players to enjoy.
The frequent interruptions from the goblin character and the overall difficulty may overwhelm players, leading to a stressful rather than enjoyable experience.

graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the nostalgic aesthetic reminiscent of classic titles like Earthworm Jim, while others criticize the quality and polish, noting issues like stuttering and poor asset quality. Despite these drawbacks, many find the overall art style and vibe to be enjoyable and fitting for the game's theme.
- “This game is so fun! I love the graphics and the storyline. It's a fun, chill, and spooky game; love it!”
- “It has a cool, creepy aesthetic.”
- “Secondly, in the endless mode, there is a layered effect on the graphics. This, in tandem with the slight stuttering that can happen, is pretty headache-inducing.”
- “The graphics aren't great; they are probably not flipped, but definitely poor quality assets with no polish done at all.”
- “Graphics are what I would consider nostalgic, reminding me of the original Sega Genesis console, specifically titles like Earthworm Jim or ToeJam and Earl.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay primarily focuses on cooking burgers, involving tasks like grilling patties, assembling orders, and serving customers efficiently. Players appreciate the unique stabbing mechanic for burger preparation, while the overall experience is enhanced by its indie horror elements, demonstrating that simplicity can effectively create tension.
- “I like the stabbing mechanic to make the burgers.”
- “The core gameplay revolves around cooking burgers: grilling patties, assembling orders, and serving customers as efficiently and accurately as possible.”
- “Overall, Greed's Grub is a fantastic indie horror experience that proves you don’t need complicated mechanics or massive environments to create genuine unease.”
- “Review gameplay:”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "Greed's Grub" is characterized by its vagueness, which many players find to be a strength, contributing to the game's fun and engaging atmosphere. The combination of chill and spooky elements enhances the overall experience, making it enjoyable alongside its appealing graphics.
- “Story-wise, Greed's Grub keeps things vague, and that's a strength.”
- “This game is so fun! I love the graphics and the storyline. It's a fun, chill, and spooky game; I love it.”
- “The story is filled with clichés and lacks originality.”
- “Character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to create any real suspense.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that the optimization in the endless mode suffers from graphical layering issues and occasional stuttering, which can lead to a frustrating experience.
- “Secondly, in the endless mode, there is a layered effect on the graphics. This, in tandem with the slight stuttering that can happen, is pretty headache-inducing.”
- “The game suffers from frequent frame drops, making it difficult to enjoy the experience.”
- “Optimization seems to be an afterthought, as loading times are excessively long and the game often lags during intense moments.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of "Greed's Grub" is characterized by its unique blend of atmospheric horror and high-stress gameplay, making even ordinary tasks feel tense and engaging. Players appreciate its quirky identity, which enhances the overall experience, particularly for fans of indie titles in the horror genre.
- “If you enjoy atmospheric horror, games that make ordinary tasks feel stressful, and indie titles with a strong sense of identity, Greed's Grub is absolutely worth playing.”
- “Fun, unique, high-stress game with quirky atmospheric horror.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally enjoyable, though some users find it a bit loud; however, it can be adjusted to suit individual preferences. Overall, it enhances the experience, making the game fun for quick challenges.
- “The music is enjoyable to play along with, and while it can be a bit loud, you can easily adjust the volume.”
- “Playing the game is a quick challenge, and the music adds to the overall enjoyment.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor effectively transforms a straightforward cooking loop into a tense survival experience, skillfully blending dark humor with elements of psychological horror.
- “It turns a simple cooking loop into a nerve-wracking survival experience and blends dark humor with psychological horror.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has a moderate level of replayability, with users rating it around 6 to 7 out of 10, indicating that while it offers some incentive to play again, it may not be highly compelling for repeated sessions.