Grim Dawn is a Action, Adventure, RPG game from Crate Entertainment with a 95% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player, co-op.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Crate Entertainment
- Release year
- 2016
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $2.49
- Review signal
- 95% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10 Processor: x86 compatible 2.3GHz or faster processor (Intel 2nd generation core i-series or equivalent) Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 6800 series or ATI Radeon X800 series or better DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 5 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible 16-bit sound card Additional Notes: 4GB of memory is required to host multiplayer games
- Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7 / Windows 10 Processor: x86 compatible 3.2GHz or faster processor (Intel 4th generation core i-series or better) Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: 1.5GB NVIDIA GeForce 500 series or ATI Radeon 6000 series or better DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 5 GB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Grim Dawn is worth a closer look if you want solo-friendly, replayable, boss rush, and strong atmosphere.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, rural cozy, solo-friendly, and replayable.
Check more carefully if you dislike technical roughness.
solo-friendly
FitIt still makes sense as a solo play choice.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
boss-rush
Play styleA major part of the game is learning and beating standout fights.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
buggy
FrictionTechnical roughness or instability comes up often enough to check.
rural-cozy
SettingThe setting has a quieter village, countryside, or small-town pull.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
Steam review snapshots
You need to max out a ridiculous number of resists, and tough end game areas/bosses need some to be even higher.The atmosphere is fantastic, each class feels different and the build variety is endless.Beat the first difficulty solo have two other play throughs going on with my buddies, all three different characters ive made feel…Cairn is bleak, atmospheric, and packed with environmental storytelling that gives every ruined village, forgotten crypt, and battlefield a sense of history.Why it fits
Good if you want a solo-friendly, replayable RPG with strong atmosphere and a weird tone. Strong atmosphere and environmental storytelling Solo-friendly structure with replay value Weird mood with action, adventure, and RPG elements Single-player and co-op support
Who might skip it
You dislike technical roughness You do not want boss-focused challenge You want something without a weird tone