Grief

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Grief is a single player simulation game with a horror theme. It was developed by VimmGames and was released on May 5, 2026. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Epilepsy Warning: This game contains flashing lights that may trigger seizures. Grief is a first-person psychological horror game about loss, regret, and facing your past. After receiving a letter, you return to an old Soviet-era apartment where you once lived with your ex-girlfriend. Your goal is simple: find her engagement ring and a photograph of her. But something isn’t right. As you explo…

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71%Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

story4 positive mentions

optimization1 negative mentions

Great atmosphere with impressive sound, visuals, and art design that enhance the horror experience.
Creative and unexpected ending that stands out among horror games.
Effective jump scares and a powerful, emotional story that many players found engaging.

Optimization issues causing high GPU usage and excessive fan noise, especially when playing at higher resolutions.
Lack of brightness or gamma adjustment options makes the game too dark and difficult to see in some areas.
Sound bugs including frequent sound cutting out, and the absence of manual save functionality frustrate players.

story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is widely praised for being engaging and unexpectedly impressive, enhancing the game's scary and atmospheric experience. Users particularly appreciate its strong narrative that effectively complements the horror elements.
- “An amazing and scary game, the story was great, I didn't expect it to be this good.”
- “I loved the story and the amazing atmosphere, plus the lovely jump scares!”
- “Great story.”
atmosphere
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive sound, visuals, and art, creating a captivating and intense experience. Jump scares are effectively executed, enhancing the overall mood and engagement. Users consistently highlight the compelling story coupled with the exceptional ambiance.
- “Great atmosphere, sound, visuals, art... jump scares were spot on.”
- “I loved the story and the amazing atmosphere, plus the lovely jump scares!”
- “Great atmosphere.”
graphics
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The graphics create a great atmosphere with impressive visuals and art, complemented by effective jump scares. However, the game suffers from poor optimization, causing high GPU temperatures and fan noise, especially when played in 4K resolution.
- “Great atmosphere, sound, visuals, art... jump scares were spot on.”
- “Optimization needs a ton of work because trying to play this game in 4K resolution constantly had my PC fans racing with high GPU temps no matter what I changed in the graphic settings.”
optimization
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The game's optimization is poor, causing high GPU temperatures and excessive fan noise, especially when played at 4K resolution, despite adjusting graphic settings. Significant improvements are needed to enhance performance.
- “Optimization needs a ton of work because trying to play this game in 4K resolution constantly had my PC fans racing with high GPU temps no matter what I changed in the graphics settings.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is actively showcased and enjoyed by users, suggesting an engaging and interactive experience. However, specific details about mechanics or features are not provided.
emotional
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The game tackles very powerful and emotional topics, delivering a deeply impactful experience for players.
- “Very powerful and emotional topics covered.”