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Legend of Grimrock

Legend of Grimrock:A monster behind bars and the equipment screen
A monster behind bars and the equipment screen1 / 10

Reviews enjoy investigating the dungeon and discovering overlooked secrets. It invites curiosity about what the walls and surroundings hide, rather than simply passing through.

What makes it fun

  1. A clue hidden in the wall

    Study the stone walls for subtle differences and hidden buttons. A spot you nearly passed can lead to a secret and its treasure.

  2. Turn clues into a way forward

    Read a cryptic clue, then test the nearby pressure plates and wall buttons. Seeing a mechanism respond to your interpretation makes opening the way satisfying.

  3. Fight on the move

    Shift position on the dungeon grid as you attack. Combat keeps moving in real time while you use each character's weapons or enter runes, making positioning part of the fight.

Game details

As of Oct 29, 2026
Playtime at review
22.5 hoursMedian at the time of review (based on 100 helpful reviews)
Languages
English / 1 language total

A typical run

Build a party and traverse grid-based dungeons. Combat is real-time, with rune spells and potion crafting.

A monster beside a torch (Legend of Grimrock, via Steam)
A monster beside a torch (Legend of Grimrock, via Steam)
Stone statues and a rune panel (Legend of Grimrock, via Steam)
Stone statues and a rune panel (Legend of Grimrock, via Steam)

What sets it apart

One reviewer enjoys finding treasure by following vague signs that something is different. They also praise a layout suited to drawing their own maps.

Learning curve and difficulty

One player initially struggled with clicking to use weapons and items, but came to find it fluid as they progressed. Their experience included learning that control rhythm.

A monster behind bars and the equipment screen (Legend of Grimrock, via Steam)
A monster behind bars and the equipment screen (Legend of Grimrock, via Steam)

What longtime players say

A returning player says they replayed while looking up secrets they had missed. They chose to fill gaps in their discoveries with help, rather than find everything unaided.

What players like

Reviewers value exploration or discovering treasure and secrets.

Common complaints

Reviewers struggled with puzzles or unclear clues.

Armored enemies with shields and polearms (Legend of Grimrock, via Steam)
Armored enemies with shields and polearms (Legend of Grimrock, via Steam)

Who it’s for

Players who want to inspect dungeons carefully for secrets.

Who might not enjoy it

Players who want to avoid spending time puzzling over unclear clues.

Floor pits and fire from the walls (Legend of Grimrock, via Steam)
Floor pits and fire from the walls (Legend of Grimrock, via Steam)
Legend of Grimrock
Legend of Grimrock

93% Very Positive ・ US$14.99

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