Action · December 8, 2023
Grimhook (2023)
Embark on a harrowing journey beneath the ruins of the once-vibrant city of Miletos. Grimhook, a fast-paced, first-person action-adventure game, thrusts you into the heart of a flooded wasteland where robotic minions reign supreme and an ancient deity lies dormant beneath the city's surface. As Dart, you'll harness powerful abilities to navigate through cavernous depths; grapple, bounce, dash, and slash your way through relentless automata in intense combat arenas while you experience a grim world and a somber narrative. Game Features: Fast-paced First-Person Platforming: Unleash a myriad of Lovecraftian abilities as you navigate the caverns of Miletos. Time and combine your powers to swiftly traverse the game's terrain and outmaneuver your enemies. Tightly Tuned Combat: Engage in intense battles in multiple combat arenas, utilizing your powers to dodge bullets and decimate robotic foes. Watch as fully destructible adversaries explode, leaving a chaotic aftermath on the battlefield. Explore a Cavernous World: Traverse dilapidated skyscrapers, rushing rapids, and forgotten excavations in a sprawling subterranean world. Encounter diverse biomes that add depth and variety to your adventure. Hand-Painted Art Style: Immerse yourself in a somber environment brought to life by a carefully hand-painted art style, capturing the melancholic beauty of a city on the brink of ruin. Immersive Audio Experience: Immerse yourself in the tragic journey with over 10 electronic tracks in the musical score, composed by BelowCloudNine. Voiced Characters: Two fully voiced characters bring intimacy to the narrative and characterize the unlikely camaraderie between Dart and the dormant deity beneath the city. Dynamic Animations and Cutscenes: Dynamic first-person animations strike a vivid contrast with the desaturated world. Multiple fully authored first-person cutscenes enhance the immersive storytelling experience.
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Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Action · 414
- Adventure · 411
- First-Person · 406
- Action-Adventure · 385
- Platformer · 380
- 3D Platformer · 374
- Shooter · 362
- FPS · 349
- Bullet Hell · 341
- Atmospheric · 329
- Stylized · 320
- Combat · 310
- Dystopian · 293
- Puzzle-Platformer · 280
- 3D · 268
Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 3.6k Steam reviews | Top 71% in Action |
| Positive rating | 98% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 3% |
Press Quotes
“A sweet, free first-person platformer with a touch of Lovecraft” Rock, Paper, Shotgun
Release & Availability
| Release date | Dec 8, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Unlimited Fries |
| Base price | Free-to-play |
| DLC / Add-ons | 1 released |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | Official site · Support · [email protected] |











