Game

Gris

2018 · Xbox Series X|S · PlayStation 4 · Android · PC (Microsoft Windows) · iOS · PlayStation 5 · Platform · Puzzle · Adventure

81IGDB player score
578 ratings

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An 81 average from 578 ratings. Does what it sets out to do, no more and no less. An adventure game where the writing does the heavy lifting. Fantasy, drama that stick with you after the credits. One player, no compromises. This was built for the solo run.

About this game

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.

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.