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2021 PCPlayStationXbox 20.99 € 👍 85 % Very positive, 5,788 reviews on Steam

A surreal 2.5D soulslike Metroidvania set in a strange, organic world obsessed with anatomy. Combat centers on parrying and absorbing enemies, backed by interconnected exploration full of shortcuts and secrets.

What defines Grime:

  • Dark, serious atmosphere
  • Lots to discover
  • Fantasy setting
  • Distinctive, stylised art style

The closest matches for Grime are Blasphemous II, Moonscars and Salt and Sanctuary. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Grime special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Blasphemous II

97 %

2023 PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch −66 % 37.99 € 12.91 € 6 days left 👍 91 % Very positive, 14,237 reviews on Steam

  • Dark, serious atmosphere
  • Fantasy setting
  • Lots to discover

A grim pixel-art Metroidvania where the Penitent One wields three distinct weapons through a world steeped in religious horror. Precise duels, tough bosses and plenty of secrets make exploring rewarding.

Moonscars

Dark, serious atmosphere

A grim 2D Metroidvania with soulslike combat in which you play a warrior shaped from ash exploring a decaying, macabre world. Punishing boss fights and oppressive pixel-art atmosphere define the experience.

Salt and Sanctuary

Dark, serious atmosphere

A 2D Soulslike wrapped in Metroidvania design: stamina-driven combat, punishing bosses and a huge skill tree in a grim, interconnected world. Its hand-drawn look and rewarding exploration set it apart.

Mortal Shell

Dark, serious atmosphere

A compact soulslike where you possess fallen warriors as "shells", each with its own abilities. The Harden mechanic lets you briefly turn to stone to absorb hits, making combat tense and tactical in a bleak, decaying world.

Mortal Shell II

Dark, serious atmosphere

A grim soulslike where you possess the bodies of fallen warriors and use them in fast, punishing fights against false gods. The sequel offers a more open, ruined world with horror undertones.

The Last Faith

Lots to discover

A dark, gothic pixel-art Metroidvania that blends Soulslike combat with sprawling interconnected exploration and plenty of weapon and build options. You fight through a decaying world ravaged by plague and a corrupt religion as Eric.

Blasphemous

Lavish presentation

A brutal Metroidvania in gorgeous pixel art that twists Spanish Catholic iconography into a nightmarish world of guilt and penance. Tight parries, gory executions and plenty of hidden secrets define the Penitent One's journey.

Minoria

Dark, serious atmosphere

Minoria is a dark Metroidvania from the Momodora developers where a nun fights witches and monsters using parries, dodges and spells. Hand-painted backdrops and precise, reflex-driven combat define it.

False Hero

Challenging difficulty

A fast-paced soulslike where you steal enemy attacks and chain them into your own combos. You explore a corrupted land of the gods and face demanding boss fights.

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