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Grim Trials

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81%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
92% User Score Based on 39 reviews

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About Grim Trials

Grim Trials is a single player arcade hack and slash game with fantasy and dark fantasy themes. It was developed by Glory Jam and was released on August 19, 2026. It received very positive reviews from players.

Prove your worth. Hack and blast your way through the Grim Trials. Explore the (after)life of the Academy – a training ground for aspiring Grim Reapers. Befriend fellow Reapers, learn from your mentors, and uncover the secrets of your life and love before your death.

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92%Audience ScoreBased on 39 reviews
music5 positive mentions
grinding2 negative mentions
  • The game features fast-paced and addictive combat blending melee and ranged attacks with tight controls.
  • The music and soundtrack, especially the heavy metal theme, greatly enhance the game's atmosphere and intensity.
  • The crafting system and gear customization offer satisfying and deep gameplay variety, allowing for experimentation with different builds.
  • Weapon variety is somewhat limited early on, with melee weapons feeling underwhelming compared to powerful ranged options.
  • Some players find the crafting QTE system too punishing or harsh, and the upgrade choices can feel boring or unexciting.
  • The game is relatively short and some boss fights or questlines lack challenge, with exploration and difficulty feeling somewhat manageable or easy.

  • music

    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    29% positive mentions, 53% neutral mentions, 18% negative mentions

    The game's music, particularly its heavy metal soundtrack, is consistently praised for being energetic, adrenaline-pumping, and integral to the intense combat and overall atmosphere. The soundtrack is described as a "banger" that enhances boss fights and runs, significantly elevating the player experience.

    • “The music is just mindblowing.”
    • “Sound design is great too, though there is no chill when it comes to the music; even at the base, I feel so tense.”
    • “Combat is fast-paced, featuring a mix of melee (hack) and ranged (blast) attacks, all set to a heavy metal soundtrack that intensifies the in-game atmosphere.”
    • “Banger OST and metal music that will keep that adrenaline pumping during each run, especially in a boss fight where the music goes hard.”

  • gameplay

    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    24% positive mentions, 58% neutral mentions, 18% negative mentions

    The gameplay is fast-paced and strategic, blending melee and ranged combat with satisfying skill, gear, and potion combinations. It features straightforward yet rewarding crafting mechanics and flexible build experimentation, allowing diverse playstyles. While generally standard for the roguelite genre, it offers unique ideas and a positive experience, though some desire updates to enhance mechanics further.

    • “The gameplay is incredibly fast-paced, blending melee and ranged combat.”
    • “You're gonna need a bit of time mastering the crafting mechanics (and a little bit of luck) but it's rewarding.”
    • “Weapon and gear customization, the game's roguelite elements center on flexible build experimentation, allowing players to freely modify weapons and Avelin’s combat mechanics to suit their individual playstyles.”
    • “I hope the developer can do a major update/rework to the current mechanics, I look forward to it.”
    • “The gameplay for a rougelite genre is quite standard.”
    • “No complex mechanics.”

  • story

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    42% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    The story is generally praised for its unique and engaging narrative, featuring rich NPC interactions and lore that enhance the gameplay experience. While some find it reminiscent of classic psychological horror like Silent Hill, others appreciate the added depth beyond combat through quests and relationship-building. However, a few players found the story less appealing or did not progress far enough to fully assess it.

    • “The story is great, reminded me of Silent Hill in some aspects, I won't spoil here, you just have to experience it yourself.”
    • “The story is quite unique, featuring plenty of NPC interactions that provide extra lore to flesh out the narrative.”
    • “Academy exploration & social hub, beyond the dungeon-crawling action, the game features narrative interactions within the academy; players can build relationships with fellow reapers and mentors to unlock backstory sequences.”
    • “For the story... I can't say much... it's not really my cup of tea to be honest...”
    • “Regarding the story, I have not progressed very far, so I can't really tell much at this point.”
    • “Your quest is to defeat 7 sinful souls spread across 4 worlds/biomes.”

  • graphics

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics are praised for their appealing and beautiful art style, with users appreciating the quality and visual charm. The artwork enhances the overall experience, reminiscent of the developer's previous well-received titles.

    • “The art style is nice and there's a good bit of dialogue to read.”
    • “I really love the art style too.”
    • “First, I was quite familiar with the local Indonesian developer 'Glory Jam,' having played and thoroughly enjoyed even unlocking 100% of the achievements for their previous title 'Hello Goodboy,' which featured a beautiful art style and a simple yet unique story.”

  • grinding

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Grinding in the game is more extensive than in typical roguelites due to its crafting mechanics, making variety important early on. However, generous monster drops and accessible potion stock help keep the grinding from feeling overly punishing or tedious.

    • “This normally isn't too much of an issue, but the crafting approach in this game means that the grinding element is a lot bigger than most roguelites, so lacking variety early on also hurts more than normal.”

  • atmosphere

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere is well-crafted, giving the game a distinct and grim personality that is enhanced by its fast-paced combat and a heavy metal soundtrack, which together create an intense and immersive experience.

    • “It fits the whole atmosphere of the game really well and gives Grim Trials a personality of its own.”
    • “Combat is fast-paced, featuring a mix of melee (hack) and ranged (blast) attacks, all set to a heavy metal soundtrack that intensifies the in-game atmosphere.”

  • character development

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users appreciate the character development for its appealing and well-crafted character designs, especially noting the animals, along with engaging writing that enhances their connection to the characters.

    • “Particularly fond of the character design (the animals!) and the writing so far.”
    • “I especially like Brione's character design.”

  • optimization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Optimization is generally solid, though occasional stuttering and minor terrain clipping issues can occur. Despite these glitches, the performance is satisfactory and recommended for fans of Hades.

  • stability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game runs smoothly on the Steam Deck but is locked at 60 FPS, which causes noticeable choppiness and stuttering, affecting overall stability.

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2h Median play time
2h Average play time
2-2h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 1 analyzed playthroughs
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Grim Trials is a arcade hack and slash game with fantasy and dark fantasy themes. Common tags for Grim Trials include roguelite, action roguelike, mythology, dungeon crawler, combat and others.

Grim Trials is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Grim Trials.

Grim Trials was released on August 19, 2026.

Grim Trials was developed by Glory Jam.

Grim Trials has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Grim Trials for its music but disliked it for its grinding.

Grim Trials is a single player game.

Similar games include VOIN, Children of Morta, Mana Spark, Into the Necrovale, Elderand and others.