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Grim Trials
Developer Glory Jam
Prove your worth. Hack and blast your way through the Grim Trials. Explore the (after)life of the Academy – a training ground for aspiring Grim Reapers. Befriend fellow Reapers, learn from your mentors, and uncover the secrets of your life and love before your death. From the Steam store page
85 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Oct 16, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
91
LovedLoved
39 positive · 4 negative
95% range 78–96%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 39 | 4 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 6 | 1 | 32 |
| Lemmy * | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 1 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Positive
41 of 45 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
91% recommend · 40 yes, 4 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 44 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (63 of 70 positive).
Some note the game is short and lacks content variety, especially in weapons and bosses. [1][2][3]
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- [3]
I've been playing this game for a bit of time, I cleared the second boss. Here's my quick review on this game: The good: -Music is a banger. -New QTE crafting system, which is fresh, but can be improved. The "can be improved": -The biggest flaw this game has is the "dopamine hit". After playing for ~10-ish cycle, I've basically seen every iteration of the skill that we can get from the game, there's nothing to …
- [4]
First, I was quite familiar with the local Indonesian developer "Glory Jam," having played and thoroughly enjoyed even unlocking 100% of the achievements for their previous title "Hello Goodboy" which featured a beautiful art style and a simple yet unique story. Additionally, one of their game testers, @fabahrulous (@playerdua), recommended Glory Jam's upcoming project, "Grim Trials" which draws inspiration from …
- [17]
Looks like a cheap knock off of Hades when you first start playing. Trust me, it's not.
- [1]
Hi, I'm not gonna touch too much on if you should buy the game, just try the demo if that's your why you're here. My one and only complaint for the devs, is that after beating the game, it feels like there's nothing to do. I beat the final boss long before unlocking the full tree, but runs are so easy between having great gear and no boss rematches unless you go out of your way, but then you're still missing the …
- [2]
Grim Trials is an enjoyable action roguelite, with crafting and build customization being its biggest strengths. Gathering materials, crafting equipment, and combining it with skills and blessings gives you a reason to keep experimenting. Unfortunately, the amount and variety of content left me wanting more. Bosses, enemies, and weapon options feel limited. I finished the game in around three hours without …
Summarised from 34 of the 84 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 13, 2026. How summaries are made
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Players who liked Grim Trials talk about combat is fast-paced and engaging; those who didn't talk about limited weapon and enemy variety. Which matters more to you?
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60 of 85 · most liked firstHey! It's Gamescom month! Summer is in full swing and I bring you a list of 97 notable gaming releases! Including games like Star Wars Zero Company, Grim Trials, Marvel Tõkon, Mortal Shell II, Brigandine Abyss and more! What's your most anticipated game of the month? 5 pages:
neutral · AI labelView post →First, I was quite familiar with the local Indonesian developer "Glory Jam," having played and thoroughly enjoyed even unlocking 100% of the achievements for their previous title "Hello Goodboy" which featured a beautiful art style and a simple yet unique story. Additionally, one of their game testers, @fabahrulous (@playerdua), recommended Glory Jam's upcoming project, "Grim Trials" which draws inspiration from action roguelikes like the Hades series. Combat is fast-paced, featuring a mix…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Physical collectors rejoice! Two new Switch 2 physical release imports with game on card are up for pre-order at VGP Grim Trials: bit.ly/4zvamgk #ad Ninja Baseball League-Man: Bases Loaded: bit.ly/4ckzw7B
neutral · AI labelView post →Short and sweet roguelite with a gearing/crafting twist. Your quest is to defeat 7 sinful souls spread across 4 worlds/biomes. I completed the game to 100% (minus the skill tree) in 9 hours and 40 minutes of in-game time. Don't worry about crafting, the game respects your time. There's a QTE minigame whenever you craft gear. Nail every prompt and you'll create a mastercrafted item. Miss a few (or all of them) and you'll receive a weaker version instead. Thankfully, you can easily reforge those…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Preorders are live for Grim Trials [Multi-Language Asian Import] PS5 / NSW 2 [Game on Cart] at VGP! 💿 tinyurl.com/6a3bwwaa PS5: $49.99 / 36 USD NSW2: $54.99 / 39.99 USD - September 24, 2026 - Enjoy Free Shipping when you spend $75 / 53 USD
neutral · AI labelView post →Level Up KL was 🔥! Judged, paneled, and somehow didn’t break anything. Big love to MDEC for flying me over, @xsolla.bsky.social for parties that could level up your liver, and General Arcade for the chill lounge. AND our game Grim Trials won Best Game Design! #indiedev #gamedev #winning
neutral · AI labelView post →Its got good bones. But the powers and upgrades are boring/terrible. When the upgrades are the least interesting thing on a rougelite then its been done wrong. Ill check back in a few months to see if they did something with their odd upgrade choices. There are a few decent action rogues with exiting powers to take a look at. This ain't it
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Full Walkthrough: https://youtu.be/cwWOTIEN3pU Gameplay: Very Good Story: Good Graphics: Very Good Here I will leave the cat, friends who pass by can pet it and give it a thumbs up ／＞ フ | l ／` ミ＿xノ / | / ヽ ﾉ │ | | | ／￣| | | | | (￣ヽ＿ヽ)__)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is really, really enjoyable! I played the demo and absolutely loved the music, especially the metal soundtrack combined with the Reaper theme in this action roguelike. One of the hidden gems of this game is the crafting system. You can craft weapons and equipment that support different playstyles, giving you a lot of freedom in how you want to play. I highly recommend checking this game out ASAP. It deserves way more visibility!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Looks like a cheap knock off of Hades when you first start playing. Trust me, it's not.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've been playing this game for a bit of time, I cleared the second boss. Here's my quick review on this game: The good: -Music is a banger. -New QTE crafting system, which is fresh, but can be improved. The "can be improved": -The biggest flaw this game has is the "dopamine hit". After playing for ~10-ish cycle, I've basically seen every iteration of the skill that we can get from the game, there's nothing to chase, no OP skill, no legendary tier, no game-changing buff. Every run, I just try…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →GRIM TRIALS, the hack and slash action roguelite that I worked on with @rollinggloryjam.bsky.social since Q2 last year as the game writer IS OUT NOW! 🔥🙌 Support this Indonesian-made indie game! store.steampowered.com/app/2621930/...
neutral · AI labelView post →Obviously takes inspiration from Hades, but it has its own charm. Particularly fond of the character design (the animals!) and the writing so far.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →NEXT WEEK ON XBOX New Games for August 17 to 21: • S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope (DLC) • The Sinking City 2 • Mortal Shell II • Backyard Baseball • Grim Trials • Driving is Hard • Gallipoli • Yet Another Zombie Survivors (Game Preview) news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/0...
neutral · AI labelView post →[Xbox] Grim Trials.
neutral · AI labelView post →The showcase may be over. But the horrors remain. Just a Shadow Game Grim Trials Cold Abyss Athanasia Thanks to @horrorgameawards.bsky.social for opening the door. Horror lives on. We’re just getting started. 🖤 #HorrorGameAwards #IndieHorror
neutral · AI labelView post →These two tricks made my game feels way smoother! ✌️ New updates for Grim Trials, check it out on Steam! ↗️ Enhanced diagonal movement ✋ Animation cancelling #grimtrials #indiegame
neutral · AI labelView post →Here we go playing Grim Trials on the Nintendo Switch 2. So far it's a fun game and the music is really good! #GrimTrials #NintendoSwitch2 #Nintendo #Switch2
positive · AI labelView post →Yesterday @rollinggloryjam.bsky.social (Indonesia) released Grim Trials on Steam and consoles. This game features a lot of customization from armors to weapons. If you love roguelite games like Hades, check out Grim Trials. It is also a "sequel" to Rage in Peace in terms of the story #indie
neutral · AI labelView post →Grim Trials - anybody played it?. It looks good but Mom says we have Hades at home. But seriously I need to get further in REDACTED before I think about adding another Hades-like to my backlog. Anybody playing this?
neutral · AI labelView post →GRIM TRIALS NEW DEMO DECEMBER UPDATE RELEASED! 🎮 Based on your feedback on previous demo, we improve the game a lot! Thank you so much~ You can find the new re-crafting mechanic, balanced blessing, and new gear visualization feature in this demo. Dare to try? #SEAGO2025 #indiegame
neutral · AI labelView post →Grim Trials: Honestly, we almost didn't push through with demo night because i was sooooo hyperfixated on this game. Can't wait to see this further developed. @rollinggloryjam.bsky.social #indiedev #indiegame store.steampowered.com/app/2621930/...
positive · AI labelView post →Grim Trials is an Action Roguelike about a girl named Avelin where she wakes up in a place after dying and she has to go through what is called "Grim Trials" challenges and defeat the sinful souls in order to find out more about the truth of this place. The game has 5 main zones including the final zone where each has 2 bosses for you to challenge led by many screens of enemies will try to kill you. The game starts off a bit tough because you won't have any skills or gear to equip, but as…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →We're working with LEGENDS: - Hunter Studio on @lostcastle2.bsky.social - @opneongames.bsky.social on TCG Card Shop Simulator - @rollinggloryjam.bsky.social on Grim Trials - Wala Interactive on @spookaboo.bsky.social - Indie Lab on Just A Shadow Game - @kaiganhq.bsky.social on Deadly Rehearsal
neutral · AI labelView post →Looking for good indie games to play? You come at the right time! Southeast Asia Games Onward 2025 ✨ Steam page is now LIVE! 🔴 Play our heavy metal roguelite game — Grim Trials — and more games, special on the event here 👇 store.steampowered.com/curator/4087... #SEAGO2025 #indiegame
neutral · AI labelView post →This game was not what I expected in an era where rougelites are far too common. This game stands out for its story that connects existential issues. NPCs further enhance the story; combat is simple and engaging due to the quest that requires you to change builds but also rewards you for the attempt. Rouge lite can be complex at times, but this game makes it really simple and easy to digest. Great game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A wonderful mix of genres of dungeon crawler, RPG and roguelike. Every level is randomized, but not crazily so. In time you'll learn to orient yourself throught the map layout. The story is great, reminded me of Silent Hill in some aspects, I won't spoil here, you just have to experience it yourself. The crafting mini-game is fun, but for people that has good relationships with rhythm, haha. The only thing that was lacking for me is more weapons and the russian localization, I saw so many…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Huge congrats to @rollinggloryjam.bsky.social for the launch of Grim Trials! A game I saw early at Xbox and fell in love immediately. The team has a good sense for what makes a Hades-like and elevate it in their own way. Honored to have supported it and so proud to see the launch ❤️
neutral · AI labelView post →Other than making Tabletop RPG stuff, I also write video game stuff! If you love action hack & slash roguelite, check out Grim Trials! Try the demo and wishlist the game!
neutral · AI labelView post →Hi, I'm not gonna touch too much on if you should buy the game, just try the demo if that's your why you're here. My one and only complaint for the devs, is that after beating the game, it feels like there's nothing to do. I beat the final boss long before unlocking the full tree, but runs are so easy between having great gear and no boss rematches unless you go out of your way, but then you're still missing the cool boons from doing room clears. My request is just giving us a way to refight…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →played the demo , great game really liked the weapons and the combat .
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →UPDATE: The first boss of the game has been balanced so it shouldn't take you too long to beat it now. Art is beautiful and the music is very good. Definitely the strongest part of the game. Gameplay loop is pretty solid. You go to combat, collect resource, most likely die, and then go back to the academy to craft potions and gears for your next run. Its probably good idea to do grocery runs to stack up resources and potions until you're really ready to fight the boss. The first part of the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game immediately gave me HADES vibes and drew me in, but it's so much more. It has an amazing soundtrack, an interesting storyline, and lots of different ways you can play the game. I actually don't mind the fact that there isn't any "save point" with this game, because it encourages me to go back and upgrade things or check out things I wouldn't normally. This game is a easily addictive game, and I am excited to see where it goes.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Really fun game, reminds me a bit of Hades. It's shorter but adds a fun gear crafting aspect to it. There's a QTE event which is a different spin and adds a little bit more during the crafting process. You sometimes get stuck in the terrain and get stuttering but overall, I would recommend picking this up if you enjoyed the Hades games.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →First, I’d like to congratulate "Glory Jam" on the official release of the game *Grim Trials*!!! The gameplay is incredibly fast-paced, blending melee and ranged combat. There are so many customization options available that you’ll never get bored experimenting with different builds and strategies. And let's not forget the combat, it’s accompanied by heavy metal music that really gets your adrenaline pumping! The story is quite unique, featuring plenty of NPC interactions that provide extra…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →As someone who really enjoys Hades, Grim Trials immediately clicked with me, but I also like that it brings a very different vibe to the action roguelite formula. The crafting system might be a bit hit or miss depending on what kind of player you are. I can imagine some players wanting to jump straight into the action without spending too much time crafting and customizing their equipment. But as someone who enjoys crafting games, I actually found the balance between combat and crafting really…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I had so much fun playing Grim Trials! I’m honestly not very good at this kind of game, so learning the mechanics and figuring out how everything works took me quite a bit of time. But somehow, I managed to beat Sinful Soul 1 after only 2 hours of playing. That felt like a huge achievement for me!!! 😂 The game is really fun, challenging, and satisfying once things start to click. I’m definitely going to keep playing until I can kill all the bosses. One important tip for anyone…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Super Fun! It makes me lose track of time. No complex mechanics. You can just sit back and relax while dodging all the annoying projectiles. I really love the art style too
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A neat little roguelite that puts a bit more emphasis on crafting while also pulling back on the mid-exploration progression. I think for people who like the chaotic action elements on roguelites but aren't a big fan of RNG determining their runs too much, this is the game for them. While I'm not that far in, my biggest gripe is probably about weapon variety. I'm sure the variety opens up a bit more further down the line, but early into the game your choices are basically non-existent. This…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →🇲🇾 Deadly Rehearsal @kaiganhq.bsky.social 🇮🇩 Grim Trials @rollinggloryjam.bsky.social 🇻🇳 Just A Shadow Game 🇮🇳 Spook-A-Boo 🇲🇾 ZHEN: Shattered Legacy
neutral · AI labelView post →Stream was wonderful today! Grim Trials was a great time. We managed to finish the demo just as we were finishing up. Definitely a game worth checking out. See you Monday, Loventurers!
positive · AI labelView post →Completion(?) #152 - Grim Trials Feel a bit dirty after this I’m ngl. A game that was accidentally released for free, with the debug menu still available… I’d never play this genre normally, it’s not my thing at all so it is what it is, but it seems like a Hades clone (music included) 🤷🏻♂️
negative · AI labelView post →Grim Trials is currently FREE (MMRP $19.99) on the Xbox Store Looks like a store glitch because the game is releasing on August 20, so you may get the license pull off your account later. Xbox Store: xbox.com/en-US/games/...
neutral · AI labelView post →I challenged myself to showcase a game I streamed during the #HungryGhostFestival2025 in 60 secs. First up: GRIM TRIALS! Guys, do check out @rollinggloryjam.bsky.social's game and thank you @seagamethetic.bsky.social for curating spooktacular games! store.steampowered.com/curator/4502...
neutral · AI labelView post →Announced at the Southeast Asian Games Showcase: SGF Edition The official announcement of Grim Trials - a new game from Glory Jam. Wishlist on Steam now! Watch the trailer: youtu.be/Vlna0GS3uaM
neutral · AI labelView post →Grim Trials is an enjoyable action roguelite, with crafting and build customization being its biggest strengths. Gathering materials, crafting equipment, and combining it with skills and blessings gives you a reason to keep experimenting. Unfortunately, the amount and variety of content left me wanting more. Bosses, enemies, and weapon options feel limited. I finished the game in around three hours without completing everything, so your playtime may vary. Still, just as I was getting into my…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →@rollinggloryjam just launched physical version of Grim Trials for Nintendo Switch 2 and Playstation 5 Did you hear that? PLAYSTATION 5 and NINTENDO SWITCH 2 physical version. Support SEA dev by buy the game! Available on Playasia www.play-asia.com/en/search/Gr...
neutral · AI labelView post →Good Hades clone roguelike, but too short
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A fun short game. The blessing list feels a little small, but most of the cool stuff comes from the gear you make. Monster drops are pretty generous so failing the crafting minigame isn't too punishing and stocking up on potions doesn't feel too grindy. The art style is nice and there's a good bit of dialogue to read. P.S. The Reaper Crossbow is goated interrupting enemy attacks with it made the way to the boss much easier
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Really easy to pick up and play, fast and addicting!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's a fun little play. Better with controller than mouse.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I suck at fighting games like this one but I push through because it's so addicting!! would love more weapon/gear blueprint in the beginning of the game though (mainly because I suck and need more support lol)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great game! As a fan of the rougelite genre, on top of the underworld theme settings with grim reaper and schyte as a weapon, this game really resonates with me The art is really well done, the character I met so far has really nice art. It really captures the nuance of the underworld theme. Regarding the story i have not progressed very far, so i can't really tell much at this point. But so far at the start with so many things still a mistery has spark the interest for me to continue…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great for those who want to jump in and get some action hackin slashin and dodging! no lags, no crashes on my end. sound design is great too, tho there is no chill when it comes to the music, even at the base i feel so tense..
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Preorders are live for Grim Trials [Multi-Language Asian Import] PS5 / NSW 2 [Game on Cart] at VGP! videogamesplus.ca/si75L6 PS5: $49.99 / 36 USD NSW2: $54.99 / 39.99 USD - September 24, 2026 - Enjoy Free Shipping when you spend $75 / 53 USD
neutral · AI labelView post →we sent the stream over to the ever so gracious @talavt.bsky.social who was playing Grim Trials on stream! www.twitch.tv/talavt
neutral · AI labelView post →Been a while since I played a roguelike that actually pulled me in, and **GRIM TRIALS** is one of the freshest releases I've tried lately. There’s a surprising amount of customization here, with plenty of options to build around and experiment with. It really lets you find your own playstyle instead of forcing you into one specific way of playing. Personally, I’m a huge scythe enjoyer, so naturally I went straight for the fast-paced, aggressive playstyle. And man, it feels GOOD. The music…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Good game... Inspired by Hades and Cult of The Lamb. The battle is fluid but the weapon is too slow for my liking. And some enemy doesn't have clear intent or telegraphing, so it's hard to dodge. Especially when I already used to in Hades combat, it takes me by surprise that the enemy could change direction when they telegraphing the attack. The crafting part is not the best... it's kinda weird there's two step to craft something... because you don't really need the intermediate item, for me…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →super boring it was like Hades 0.0001
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Huge congratulations to Glory Jam and Soft Source on the release of your game! "Grim Trials" on Steam!
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