Grimshade

Grimshade

Released Mar 2019

Grimshade is a party-based role-playing game inspired by JRPG of the 90s, featuring a tactical turn-based combat system and a grim story of war and personal choices.

72% positive · 140 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Evaluation

Grimshade launched on Steam on March 26, 2019 as a complete, story-driven RPG. Following launch, the developer (Talerock) issued a steady stream of patches and improvements through 2019 — adding new battle scenes, cosmetic items, a redesigned final boss, a healing system overhaul, and a glossary — before going quiet after December 19, 2019. The only post in 2020 was a June 25, 2020 Summer Sale announcement that also noted the game's release on Nintendo Switch. There have been no developer communications since that date (June 25, 2020). The one DLC listed is the Grimshade Soundtrack, released April 16, 2019 — a music pack, not a content expansion. Prior to launch, a February 2019 developer note mentioned that during story development "we managed to come up with some pretty good DLCs (hope we will be able to bring them to life)" — but this was a tentative, hopeful aside made before release, and no DLC content was ever formally announced, listed on the store, or followed up on in any subsequent post. Given that the developer went silent over six years ago with no roadmap, no unreleased DLC, and no further mention of any planned content, this pre-release musing does not constitute an outstanding commitment. The game shipped as a complete narrative experience (the store description emphasizes "more than 20 hours of an exciting journey" with a clear beginning and end), received post-launch polish updates, expanded to Nintendo Switch, and then development activity ceased. All evidence points to Grimshade being a finished product with no further content planned.
Evidence
Summer Sale announcement and Nintendo Switch launch — the last official developer communication on record.
news post · Jun 25, 2020 source ambiguous
high
Patch v1.5 with bug fixes and optimizations — the last content-related update before the final 2020 post.
news post · Dec 19, 2019 source development ongoing
medium

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Released
Apr 2019

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Asterion Games
Achievements
41
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player

About this game



Grimshade tells the story of the company of heroes, by a twist of fate involved in the cycle of events unfolding in the world of Ree'fah. Numerous dreadful monsters infested the forest around the city of Brann and high walls could no longer protect residents from the attacks. The menacing army of the neighbouring kingdom suddenly landed on the outskirts of the city, wreaking havoc. There is no hope for salvation — the strength of the defenders is running low, but the King and his loyal Champions had vanished.

Series of sudden events and odd coincidences force people to act. Get acquainted with each of the heroes and unite them — entirely different, sometimes bizarre and frightening, with their motives, but one purpose for all — to find out the real causes of what happened to them.

Lead the group of the adventurers on a journey and explore a varied and intricate world, meet new characters and reveal plot-related secrets. Remember, beauty is deceptive — danger lurks everywhere. Test your skills in challenging turn-based battles, adjusting your combat tactics and optimal team combinations for each foe you met on the way.

Key Features


  • Seven memorable characters, including Kiba, the dark child, Charlie, the talking sniper badger, Alister, the brave guy with an Ether gauntlet, and Ruby, the princess of the thieves. Each of them has their role (sometimes more than one) on the battlefield and their own mission on a big journey.

  • Character development system is based on equipment: each piece of armour, weapon or accessory gives a unique skill to a particular hero, expanding their range of attack types and defensive boosts. Find, trade for, or craft new equipment to improve your characters and make them versatile and adaptable.

  • Complex tactical turn-based battles: a variety of elaborate enemies won't let you complete the whole game using a single tactic or invincible team build. Choose wisely the squad you take in a fight — proper positioning and awareness are essential to your success struggling against powerful foes.

  • The vivid and diverse world of Ree'fah: immerse yourself in the hand-painted fantasy universe of Grimshade and discover an impressive history in more than 20 hours of an exciting journey.
Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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