GRIME II
Action
Indie
RPG
Single-player
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Custom Volume Controls
Adjustable Difficulty
Playable without Timed Input
Steam Cloud
Family Sharing

Become the stealer of forms in GRIME II, a surreal action-adventure metroidvania. Launch tendrils made of hands to absorb foes and summon molds in their shape, as you explore a bizarre lived-in-world obsessed with art.

Developers: Clover Bite
Publishers: Kwalee
Release Date: Mar 31, 2026
Price (USD): $27.99
Current Players: 656

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Very Positive(91%)
art direction
combat system
music and soundtracks
unique visuals
exploration
story elements
difficulty
dialogue
NPC interaction
bugs
performance issues
limited healing
crashes
Overall, players express enthusiasm for the improvements made in the sequel, especially regarding combat and graphics. While the art direction and music are widely praised, some technical issues such as bugs and performance problems detract from the experience. The sentiment towards the story elements and dialogue is mixed, with some players preferring to focus on gameplay. The game's difficulty also receives varied feedback. Despite these issues, the game is generally appreciated for enhancing and expanding on the original.

Positive Points

  • The sequel is widely considered an improvement over the first game, with better combat, visuals, and exploration.
  • The art direction is praised for its uniqueness and aesthetic appeal.
  • The game offers a wide variety of customization options and weapons, making combat and exploration exciting.
  • Music and soundtracks are highly appreciated for enhancing the gaming experience.
  • Many players highlight the engaging combat system and the improved platforming and traversal mechanics.
  • Negative Points

  • Some users report the game being buggy and unpolished, especially in the latter half, impacting the overall experience.
  • The game has performance issues, including stuttery gameplay and crashes.
  • Healing is considered too limited, making certain parts of the game feel unfair.
  • Mixed Points

  • The dialogue and story elements are less appreciated by some players who focus more on gameplay.
  • The game receives mixed feedback on its difficulty, being described as 'a bit too easy' by some players.
  • Common Themes

  • Many players find the sequel to be a significant improvement over the first game.
  • The game's art, atmosphere, and music consistently receive high praise.
  • Buggy performance and crashes detract from the overall experience for some players.
  • The engaging and varied combat system is a highlight for many players.
  • Updated 4/2/2026, 12:00:57 AM UTC