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The Grim and I

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87%Game Brain Score
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monetization, atmosphere
87% User Score Based on 366 reviews

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The Grim and I is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Hosted Games and was released on August 8, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

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87%
Audience ScoreBased on 366 reviews
story64 positive mentions
monetization5 negative mentions
  • Powerful and emotionally engaging story with complex characters, especially the Grim Reaper who is portrayed with depth, wit, and charm.
  • Multiple impactful endings and high replayability, encouraging players to explore different choices and perspectives on death and letting go.
  • Well-written narrative that provokes introspection, makes players contemplate life and death, and successfully evokes strong emotions including tears.
  • The game is short with uneven pacing, especially slow at the start, leaving some players wanting more content and depth.
  • Only first few chapters are free; continuation requires payment, which frustrates and disappoints many players who feel misled or priced out.
  • Some players found the protagonist's personality forced and certain choices limited or railroaded, reducing player agency and immersion.
  • story
    136 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story receives widespread praise for its emotional depth, compelling themes of death and letting go, and well-developed characters—particularly the witty and engaging Grim Reaper. Many players highlight its immersive, thought-provoking narrative and impactful choices, though some express frustration about unavoidable character dialogue and story elements, as well as the paywall limiting access to later chapters. Overall, it is regarded as a powerful, poignant, and beautifully written interactive experience that resonates deeply with players.

    • “I highly recommend The Grim and I, it's a seriously beautiful story that I now hold very near and dear to my heart.”
    • “It is a well written interactive story about death and letting go. It is nice not having to constantly keep track of stats and just enjoy the story as it comes.”
    • “It was an amazing experience, I absolutely loved the ending I got, it gave me chills, the characters were so well made and the story really makes you think about real life and death.”
    • “But I didn't really like that my character says some insensitive things that you can't avoid in the story and would never say.”
    • “The story was a bit too linear for me, Grim kept pushing me towards the vices when I didn't want to care about any of them. I wanted to see if I could end the game early if I took his hand but the story kept forcing upon me choices I didn't want to make. Might give it another try someday but for now I'll read something else.”
    • “Okay story, but not worth the money.”
  • emotional
    51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is widely praised for its deeply emotional and heart-wrenching storytelling, often evoking tears and a strong sense of attachment to the characters and narrative. Players appreciate its bittersweet themes of love, loss, and acceptance, with multiple endings that add to its emotional impact and replay value. Many find it uniquely moving, offering a rare and powerful experience that prompts self-reflection and lasting emotional resonance.

    • “I first played this a couple of years ago, and some parts are so good and emotional that I actually cried.”
    • “The message I got from this, in the end, was really heart-wrenching and I play it over and over again with different goals to see what happens - it's really heartbreaking to end up not making it to the other side.”
    • “Just absolutely incredible; moving, heartbreaking, infuriating, but it ended with a rare sense of total closure and sombre satisfaction.”
    • “Not the typical candy-coated, predictable, boring story.”
    • “Boring story.”
  • humor
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's humor is praised for its witty, sarcastic, and sometimes rude tone, especially embodied by the grim reaper character, providing surprising bursts of levity amidst introspective and solemn themes. Reviewers appreciate how humor complements the serious exploration of death and acceptance, making the experience both entertaining and thought-provoking.

    • “Filled with introspection and surprising bursts of humor, I deeply encourage anyone reading this review to purchase and experience it for themselves.”
    • “Death, burdens of the past, and acceptance are key ingredients to a story that's already filled to the brim with excellent writing and witty humor.”
    • “I like the grim reaper's personality; he's sarcastic and kind of rude sometimes, but I think it's funny, and he's nice at the end.”
  • monetization
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users find the monetization model restrictive, as only the first two chapters are free and the rest require purchase. Some suggest adding an ad-supported option to access more content without paywalls, allowing those unable to buy the full story to still engage while generating revenue through ads. The current approach with limited free content and in-app purchases feels limiting and leads to lower ratings.

    • “Maybe you could have people pay for the whole story and no ads; while others who can't afford that option could watch ads for every page and you'd earn money that way.”
    • “I want to read it so badly but I can't because I have no money. Maybe you could have it like Vampire House where you can just watch ads?”
    • “I know you said the first two chapters are free, but why can't there be an option to watch ads?”
    • “By in-app purchases they mean you get 2 chapters then buy the rest.”
  • replayability
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Replayability opinions vary, with some players appreciating multiple story routes and character experiences that encourage revisits, while others feel the changes between playthroughs are minimal, limiting replay value. Overall, the game offers a mix of compelling first runs and potential for exploring different outcomes.

    • “My ending had me sobbing but in a hurt-so-good kind of way. Despite being a shorter CYOA, there’s lots of replayability for different routes which I intend to explore!”
    • “Replayability is awesome and I love the Grim Reaper character!”
    • “A really good novel, high replay value <3”
    • “Not much replayability value for me, but my first run-through was superb!”
    • “Very little replay value; it felt like there was barely any change in the story each time.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users praise the story for its fantastic, well-written narrative that effectively captures atmosphere and emotions with a strong sense of mystery, though some felt the ending slightly diminished the overall atmosphere.

    • “I would recommend the story to anyone; it is fantastic and well written. The game captures the atmosphere and emotions very well and is full of mystery.”
  • graphics
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics aspect is criticized for being entirely text-based with no visual elements, leading some users to question the value of paying $4 for a game without any images or graphical content.

    • “I love the game, the controls, the graphics, the gameplay.”
  • gameplay
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users praise the gameplay for being engaging and well-designed, complemented by smooth controls and appealing graphics.

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The Grim and I is a casual role playing game.

The Grim and I is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, iPad and others.

The Grim and I was released on August 8, 2019.

The Grim and I was developed by Hosted Games.

The Grim and I has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked The Grim and I for its story but disliked it for its monetization.

The Grim and I is a single player game.

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