A watercolor dreamscape that washes over the senses, keeping 378 players hooked across two to ten hours of platforming bliss. Global reception sits at an overwhelming 96 percent positive across 95,575 reviews, matching the post-release sample where 468 of 487 reviewers left satisfied.
In-game
« Une DA incroyable, bande son exceptionnelle et un message particulièrement touchant. Une vrai expérience vidéoludique »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played« L'un des pilliers des jeux contemplatif , musique et DA magnifique ! »👍 anonymous review · 10 h played« Jeu magnifique autant sur la forme que sur le fond »👍 anonymous review · 8 h played« SHE CAN TURN INTO A CUBE !!!!!! 10/10 »👍 anonymous review · 7 h played« A beautiful game that tells an amazing, emotional story using only visual graphics and sound. I liked the attention to detail in the level design. »👍 anonymous review · 5 h played
« Abandonné à cause d'un bug qui m'a bloqué complètement, impossible d'avancer et en quittant ma sauvegarde a disparu. Dommage pour un jeu sorti en 2018. Parce que ce que j'en ai vu était vraiment beau, visuellement et dans l'ambiance. »👎 anonymous review · 2 h played« Beautiful art but got super bored, sorry »👎 anonymous review · 8 h played« Well this is dull, like very very dull. When the game description says, "free of danger, frustration or death", it just means interminably dull. Looks nice. ..but reeaaally dull. »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« J'ai adoré la proposition artistique de ce jeu, c'est beau, très poétique, une belle balade envoutante avec un gameplay sympa et plein de bonnes idées. »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played« Attention, elle a les cheveux bleus, le titre est un scam !!!! »👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
In players' words
« Une DA incroyable, bande son exceptionnelle et un message particulièrement touchant. Une vrai expérience vidéoludique »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played« Abandonné à cause d'un bug qui m'a bloqué complètement, impossible d'avancer et en quittant ma sauvegarde a disparu. Dommage pour un jeu sorti en 2018. Parce que ce que j'en ai vu était vraiment beau, visuellement et dans l'ambiance. »👎 anonymous review · 2 h played« L'un des pilliers des jeux contemplatif , musique et DA magnifique ! »👍 anonymous review · 10 h played« Beautiful art but got super bored, sorry »👎 anonymous review · 8 h played« Jeu magnifique autant sur la forme que sur le fond »👍 anonymous review · 8 h played« Well this is dull, like very very dull. When the game description says, "free of danger, frustration or death", it just means interminably dull. Looks nice. ..but reeaaally dull. »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« SHE CAN TURN INTO A CUBE !!!!!! 10/10 »👍 anonymous review · 7 h played« J'ai adoré la proposition artistique de ce jeu, c'est beau, très poétique, une belle balade envoutante avec un gameplay sympa et plein de bonnes idées. »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played« A beautiful game that tells an amazing, emotional story using only visual graphics and sound. I liked the attention to detail in the level design. »👍 anonymous review · 5 h played« Attention, elle a les cheveux bleus, le titre est un scam !!!! »👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Graphics / art
98 % pos · n=120
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=76
Story / writing
97 % pos · n=72
Gameplay
86 % pos · n=65
Value for money
50 % pos · n=4
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=4
Interface / UX
50 % pos · n=2
Performance
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Graphics / art
120
118
0
2
Audio / music
76
76
0
0
Story / writing
72
70
1
1
Gameplay
65
56
1
8
Value for money
4
2
0
2
Stability / bugs
4
0
0
4
Interface / UX
2
1
0
1
Performance
1
1
0
0
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 5.4 h on median; those who dislike it: 2.5 h.
🪤 42 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
<2h
68 % (n=25)
2-10h
98 % (n=378)
10-25h
99 % (n=79)
>25h
80 % (n=5)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
➡️ Stable reception over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Dec 13, 2018 · All-time low: €1.47 (Oct 08, 2024)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
5,5 %Moderate
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 17 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 9,1 % of players.
Breathtaking visual direction anchors the praise, with 118 positive mentions out of 120 dedicated to the art style.
An arresting soundtrack carries players completely, earning 76 positive mentions out of 76 without a single complaint.
The emotional narrative deeply resonates, driven by 70 positive mentions out of 72 focusing on the story and themes of grief.
Engaging mechanics complement the aesthetic, accounting for 56 positive mentions out of 65 for overall gameplay.
Weaknesses
Technical instability surfaces in rare instances, resulting in 4 negative mentions out of 4 concerning bugs.
Minor mechanical frustrations exist, marked by 8 negative mentions out of 65 regarding gameplay.
Who is it for?
Art-game enthusiasts and narrative-driven adventurers seeking a serene, emotionally resonant journey through gorgeous animated tableaux.
Is GRIS worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 96% of 95,575 Steam reviews are positive (player score 96/100). Most-praised strength: Breathtaking visual direction anchors the praise. Current price: 14,79€.
Verdict
This masterpiece proves that interactive art can transcend traditional boundaries, supported by a staggering 96 percent positive historical rating. Anyone looking for a brief yet unforgettable emotional voyage will find it here, provided they can overlook a handful of isolated technical hiccups.
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