Grim Clicker

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Grim Clicker is a single player role playing game. It was developed by EvilCharm Games and was released on January 30, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Grim Clicker is an IDLE/RPG clicker where you will find your own strategy to explore the lost worlds. Inspired by games such as Diablo, Grim Dawn, Dark Souls, etc., the game features a complex character development, many unique items, active and passive playstyle.

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75%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,484 reviews

gameplay54 positive mentions

grinding47 negative mentions

The game features plenty of content and diverse skill builds, allowing players to customize their playstyle.
The graphics and sound design are well-executed, creating an engaging atmosphere reminiscent of classic RPGs.
The game offers a unique blend of idle and active gameplay, making it enjoyable to play while multitasking.

Progression can be extremely slow, especially after reaching certain levels, leading to frustration without spending money.
The save system is unreliable, with reports of lost progress due to power outages or bugs.
Many skills and mechanics are poorly explained, making it difficult for players to plan effective builds without external guides.

gameplay
169 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of this idle clicker game is characterized by a mix of engaging mechanics and frustrating pay-to-win elements, leading to a repetitive and grind-heavy experience. While some players appreciate the unique RPG features and build variety, many criticize the slow progression and lack of meaningful content, particularly in the late game. Overall, the game offers interesting concepts but suffers from balance issues and monetization strategies that detract from the enjoyment of its core mechanics.
- “The gameplay loop is addictive.”
- “Very, very fun with mechanics I haven't seen before in an idle game.”
- “The premise is interesting and the various gameplay mechanics (curse, shard types, etc.) keep things fresh.”
- “3/10 - an idle clicker with pay-to-win mechanics.”
- “The gameplay loop is weak and the progression system is debilitating.”
- “Gameplay is meh and quite stupidly grindy even at the start, which really sucks the air out.”
graphics
71 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the unique dark pixel aesthetic and detailed gothic visuals, while others criticize them as jarring or lacking polish. Many appreciate the charming art style and nostalgic feel, but there are calls for improvements in clarity and quality, particularly regarding UI elements and animations. Overall, the visuals are seen as a strong point for some, but not universally appealing, especially in terms of functionality and detail.
- “Its graphics, though, are commendably gothic and detailed.”
- “Charming idle game, lovely visuals and good sound design.”
- “I love the graphics and art style.”
- “The graphics are okay-ish, but some icons are a bit blurry, so you sometimes wonder what you are even looking at.”
- “However, the graphics need work.”
- “Graphics are on the bad side, the font used for text is horrible and the stats are incredibly unbalanced as leveling anything but strength is a retarded choice.”
story
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is largely criticized for being minimal or non-existent, with many players expressing disappointment over the lack of depth and engagement in the narrative. While some appreciate the dark tone and hint at potential lore, the overwhelming sentiment is that the game feels like a repetitive grind with little incentive to explore a meaningful story. Overall, players feel that enhancing the narrative could significantly improve player engagement and enjoyment.
- “Not only for the combination about RPG features as the skill trees, it has a story that is worth understanding.”
- “I love the dark somber tone; I don't know why, but I get the feeling there's also a story as to why the world is what it is because after you beat level 40, everything kind of flips on end and I would love to see a kind of story mechanic to bring out the shattered shards of the grim dark universe.”
- “Okay, so it's a clicker/idle game, so don't expect much in the way of ground-breaking gameplay or a nuanced rich story... however, all that said, this is a pretty good one.”
- “However, its mechanics don't stand out in the genre, and the story's depth is underwhelming.”
- “Unfortunate as it is, there is absolutely no story in Grim Clicker.”
- “Most clicker/idle games don't have much of a story to begin with, and this one is no exception.”
grinding
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate that the game is excessively grindy, often requiring significant time investment or monetary purchases to progress, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. While some players appreciate the grind and find it rewarding, many express frustration with the lack of balance, tedious mechanics, and insufficient content, leading to a repetitive experience. Overall, the consensus suggests that the game's grind may alienate casual players, making it feel more like a pay-to-win scenario.
- “It's grindy but not too grindy; it takes work but not too much work. It's so well balanced.”
- “My point being this game is not too grindy to enjoy.”
- “Basically a mobile game for PC, extremely grindy, sells premium currency to help with the grind... not really worth your time/money as far as I could tell in my 10 minutes of playtime.”
- “Fun at first and has some unique mechanics, but the late game is so impossibly grindy that you basically have to spend money to have any progression.”
- “After the first few worlds, you quickly hit a point where you straight up cannot progress past the first boss without hours and hours of grinding, and if you made dumb early choices, you'll probably find you've made the game almost impossible.”
music
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many players praising its quality and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere. The soundtrack features a mix of engaging and diverse tracks, reminiscent of classic games like Diablo, which keeps it fresh and enjoyable throughout gameplay. However, some users noted that the music can be repetitive and loud, leading to a need to mute it at times.
- “The music is, in my opinion, the strongest thing in this game. The soundtrack is amazing, from drums that make you feel awesome killing things to pianos creating a sense of calm. Each area has music to boot, and it's amazing.”
- “This game has an amazing OST to back up the easy and addictive gameplay.”
- “Great soundtrack also for a free game.”
- “I assume that most people play the game muted as I do, but the music and sound effects are pretty repetitive and annoying.”
- “The music and everything is really loud, no matter what volume, so you're forced to mute the same 12 regular sound effects and what seems like 5 music tracks.”
- “The soundtrack sounds like Grim Dawn.”
monetization
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model of the game has drawn mixed reviews, with many players criticizing it as a cash grab due to its reliance on microtransactions and in-game purchases, particularly in a single-player context. While some acknowledge that microtransactions are common in free-to-play games, they argue that the pricing is excessively high and the game design appears to encourage spending to alleviate grinding. Others appreciate that the monetization isn't overly intrusive, but still feel it detracts from the overall experience, suggesting that a more balanced approach could enhance player enjoyment.
- “I'm not against this monetization model for a free game, but it's excessively stingy as it stands.”
- “Given it's free-to-play, they made the difficulty reasonably challenging to nudge you into in-app purchases, but at least during the first 20 hours of gameplay there wasn't a paywall, or something one can't solve by leaving the game idle.”
- “Also, there is no in-game shop thrown in your face (I can't even find one), meaning that this developer at least cares about making sure the game is solid before asking for microtransactions.”
- “On top of the overall low quality of the game, it has an extremely overpriced monetization scheme inspired by Asian whaling strategies from the mobile business.”
- “Do not waste your money and time on this cash grab game.”
- “It's clear from this point on it just becomes a cash grab.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players highlight the game's enhanced replayability due to a recent quality-of-life update, which improves playability and session length. The diverse combat types and flexible build options contribute to a rich gameplay experience, making it feel infinitely replayable despite its simplicity.
- “Amazing replayability: despite the seeming simplicity, the game has many flexible build options, each of which in one way or another will suit a particular situation.”
- “In my opinion, this ups the replay value and aids in session length increases.”
- “Grim Clicker's 3 different types of combat allow for a lot of diversity and replayability.”
- “I can't stop playing and it's infinitely replayable.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in this "heroic dark fantasy" clicker game is noted for its ironic take on typical genre mechanics, with players finding amusement in the absurdity of monetization complaints and the repetitive clicking gameplay. Despite its flaws, many users appreciate the humor woven throughout the experience, describing it as both entertaining and self-aware.
- “Quite funny 'heroic dark fantasy' clicker in the pixel style; disregarding its monetization, the gameplay is simple and typical for the genre.”
- “It's funny how violently clicking my mouse button doesn't seem all that different from playing an actual HnH game!”
- “It was funny after all.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with users noting significant bugs and glitches that can lead to freezing issues, including complete system crashes. However, many acknowledge that as a free-to-play title in early access, the overall experience remains enjoyable despite these stability concerns, and they express hope for future improvements.
- “This game is unstable... it freezes my whole PC, so I need to force power off.”
- “There are a few buggy things, but for a free-to-play clicker, this is definitely worth picking up!”
- “Still in early access, so bugs and glitches are inevitable, but they don't affect much of the gameplay or my experience.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of Grim Clicker is distinguished by its dark fantasy themes, which set it apart from other clicker games. Players appreciate the authentic soundtrack and sound effects that enhance the immersive experience, contributing to a compelling and enjoyable ambiance. Overall, the game's atmosphere resonates well with fans of hack 'n slash titles, adding depth to the idle clicker genre.
- “In comparison to other clicker games, Grim Clicker has a unique atmosphere with its dark fantasy themes.”
- “I never liked idle clicker games, but I enjoyed a lot of hack 'n slash, having played most of the titles that inspired the monsters and atmosphere in Grim Clicker.”
- “The soundtrack and sound effects complement the game beautifully and feel very authentic to its atmosphere.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant optimization issues, with players reporting stuttering backgrounds and performance problems even on high-end machines.
- “The game runs smoothly on my high-end setup, but I encountered some optimization issues.”
- “Despite having a powerful machine, I faced several performance challenges.”
- “The optimization could use some improvements to enhance the overall gaming experience.”
- “However, there are optimization problems.”
- “The moving background doesn't help either, as it ends up 'stuttering' while you take apart mobs one by one.”
- “I have a beefy machine and experienced tons of performance issues.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game involves a typical mechanic where players can sacrifice their current progress to gain permanent upgrades, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. This system encourages strategic decision-making and adds depth to character progression.
- “The game features a unique 'restart' mechanic that allows you to sacrifice your current character development progress in exchange for permanent upgrades, adding a strategic layer to gameplay.”
- “Character development is deeply engaging, as players can make meaningful choices that impact their abilities and playstyle throughout the game.”
- “The progression system is well-designed, offering a variety of paths for character development that keeps the gameplay fresh and exciting.”
- “The standard gameplay mechanic involves a 'restart' procedure, where you sacrifice your current character development progress in exchange for some permanent upgrades.”
- “Character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful choices that impact the gameplay.”
- “The progression system is frustratingly linear, making it hard to feel a sense of growth or individuality in my character.”