GRIS is a Adventure game from Nomada Studio with a 95% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Nomada Studio
- Release year
- 2018
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $2.99
- Review signal
- 95% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7 or later Processor: Intel Core2 Duo E6750 (2 * 2660) or equivalent / AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5000+ (2 * 2600) or equivalent Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Geforce GT 430 (1024 MB) / Radeon HD 5570 (1024 MB) Storage: 4 GB available space
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: Mac OS X 10.11 (El Capitan) or later Processor: Intel Core i5-4570 (4 * 3200) Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GT 755M Storage: 4 GB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
GRIS is worth a closer look if you want emotional story, strong atmosphere, hand-drawn, and exploration.
Best for players who want emotional story, strong atmosphere, hand-drawn, and exploration.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
hand-drawn
SettingThe look is closer to illustration than generic 3D assets.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
narrative-adventure
Play styleThe experience is more story-and-place driven than systems-heavy.
melancholic
ToneThe emotional register is quieter, sadder, or bittersweet.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
Steam review snapshots
From the watercolour artstyle, to the soothing sound design, striking music and the simple, yet beautiful story, [i]GRIS[/i] is a simply marvelous…[b]Gameplay:[/b] Gris is a 2d platformer, so the controls are super simple, movement is A and D or directional inputs if you’re…It's important to mention that this game is practically a walking simulator.It's a sensory adventure where the atmosphere is captivating, and the story unfolds through the journey of Gris, the protagonist.Why it fits
Best for players who want emotional story, strong atmosphere, hand-drawn art, and exploration. Emotional story and melancholic tone Strong atmosphere and striking music Hand-drawn presentation Exploration-driven narrative adventure
Who might skip it
You want systems-heavy gameplay You prefer fast-paced action You are not drawn to story-first adventures