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Gris

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First release
Dec 13, 2018
Developer
Nomada Studio
Engine
Unity
Genres
Indie, Adventure, Platform, Puzzle · Drama, Action, Fantasy
Platforms
Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, iOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S

Gris is a 2D platformer developed by Nomada Studio and published by Devolver Digital. It is a visually striking game that follows the journey of a young woman named Gris as she navigates a world of grief and loss. The game features no dialogue, relying on its hand-painted art style, evocative music, and environmental storytelling to convey its themes. Gameplay involves exploration, light platforming, and puzzle-solving, with Gris gaining new abilities as the story progresses. It received critical acclaim for its artistic design and emotional depth.

Also known as GRIS, Gris+, GRIS.exe

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Storyline
Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality. As the story unfolds, Gris will grow emotionally and see her world in a different way, revealing new paths to explore using her new abilities.Read more

Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality. As the story unfolds, Gris will grow emotionally and see her world in a different way, revealing new paths to explore using her new abilities.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Dec 13, 2018
Mac
Dec 13, 2018
Nintendo Switch
Dec 13, 2018
All 12 release dates
Nintendo Switch
Dec 14, 2018
iOS
Aug 09, 2019
PlayStation 4
Nov 26, 2019
PlayStation 4
Nov 28, 2019
PlayStation 4
Dec 12, 2019
Android
Mar 24, 2020
Xbox One
Dec 13, 2022
PlayStation 5
Dec 13, 2022
Xbox Series X|S
Dec 13, 2022
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
3h
Main + Extras
4h
Completionist
5h
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Keywords
female protagonist, side-scrolling, walking simulator, atmospheric, singing
… All 14, emotional, hand-drawn, puzzle platformer, ambient music, immersive, beautiful, non-violent, apple arcade, previously on - apple arcade

At a Glance

Critic Score
81
Main Story (IGDB)
3h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
4h
Completionist (IGDB)
5h
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Overview

Steam review summary

Steam users rate this Overwhelmingly Positive, 84,167 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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