Grim Quest - Old School RPG

Grim Quest - Old School RPG

Released Apr 2022

A dark fantasy RPG blending dungeon crawling, turn-based combat and roguelike mechanics with hand-drawn art and written storytelling. Part solo tabletop campaign, part choose-your-own-adventure, it offers an immersive experience designed for both quick ventures and night-long sessions.

91% positive · 156 reviews
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Evaluation

Grim Quest launched on April 1, 2022 and has received consistent updates ever since. The developer has shipped three named major content releases — including a full localization update (version 1.4.0) on March 19, 2026 adding support for 16 languages — alongside numerous feature patches and bug fixes throughout the game's lifetime. Most recently, the developer shipped a combat animations overhaul across three incremental updates: version 1.5.0 on May 8, 2026, version 1.5.1 on May 21, 2026, and version 1.5.2 on June 10, 2026. This ongoing stream of improvements — as recently as 12 days before today — demonstrates that the developer remains actively engaged with the game. No specific future content has been announced for Grim Quest itself, and the developer has not stated that development is complete. The 2023 announcements about a prequel game (Grim Tides) were announcements of a separate product, not indicators of Grim Quest's development winding down. The developer has shown no signs of stepping away from this title.
Evidence
Version 1.4.0 shipped a major localization update, adding full support for 16 languages beyond English.
news post · Mar 19, 2026 source content shipped
high
Version 1.5.2 shipped, adding 10 more spell animations to bring the total to 22 — the most recent developer update on record.
news post · Jun 10, 2026 source development ongoing
medium

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Details

Developer
Publisher
Monomyth
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Single-player

About this game

Part dungeon crawler, part choose-your-own-adventure book, Grim Quest blends turn-based combat and roguelike mechanics with the kind of written storytelling and worldbuilding you'd expect from a solo tabletop campaign, all the while respecting your time. If you love getting lost in dark fantasy worlds, this one has plenty to get lost in, even in short, bit-sized sessions.

"When the Dark closes in, your own mind is your worst enemy..."

Welcome to Ashborne, an ancient city teetering on the brink of destruction and madness. Take control of one of its many hired mercenaries, and shape the city's destiny alongside your own.

Explore the ruins of a fallen civilization and, at the same time, plumb the hidden depths of your own mind to face your inner demons. Uncover sinister secrets of the Dark, a mysterious force that ended an era of prosperity. What will you find amidst all that horror and desolation? Do you even know what you're looking for?

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"Mundane human failings eat at the core of Ashborne from within, just as the hordes of eldritch horrors, shaped by subconscious thoughts of its own inhabitants, besiege it from without."

*** FEATURES ***

  • immerse in a rich dark fantasy setting with its own history and lore

  • defeat unique enemies and fight boss battles in a classic turn-based combat system

  • manage your character's sanity or suffer unexpected consequences

  • customize your character in a classless system with more than 50 skills and spells

  • select one of 27 character backgrounds that each affect gameplay in a different way

  • experience the game world through a variety of interactive, text-based events

  • manage defences of a besieged city, endure raids and other calamities

  • tailor your experience with 4 difficulty levels, optional permadeath and other adjustable settings

  • play at your own pace, completing a single dungeon run in a few minutes, or sink into hours-long sessions

"Can you bring a glimmer of hope to a decaying world gone mad... and at what cost?"

Last evaluated Jun 22, 2026
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