# GRIME II

> Become the stealer of forms in GRIME II, a surreal action-adventure metroidvania. Launch tendrils made of hands to absorb foes and summon molds in their shape, as you explore a bizarre lived-in-world obsessed with art.

## Game facts

- Developer: Clover Bite
- Publisher: Kwalee
- Release status: Released
- Release date: Mar 31, 2026
- Region for this schedule: GLOBAL
- Platforms: PC
- Genres: Action, Action-Adventure, ActionRPG, Adventure, Metroidvania, RPG, Souls-like
- Steam Deck: Playable (Steam, checked Nov 3, 2026: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2529790/)
- Languages: Interface: Japanese (Japan), French (France), Italian (Italy), German (Germany), European Spanish, Korean (South Korea), Chinese (China), American English, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Taiwan), Russian (Russia); Subtitles: Japanese (Japan), French (France), Italian (Italy), German (Germany), European Spanish, Korean (South Korea), Chinese (China), American English, Brazilian Portuguese (IGDB, checked Nov 3, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/grime-ii)

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Sep 1, 2026

### Strengths

- Unique and beautiful surreal 2.5D art style with distinct regional identities
- Large, interconnected Metroidvania map and rewarding exploration
- A form system using the shapes of absorbed enemies, along with varied builds and weapon choices

### Weaknesses

- Progression in some areas is formulaic and monotonous, repeatedly requiring players to find seals
- Platforming sections and complicated map routes can be excessive or make navigation difficult
- The paint skill and some equipment and weapons have low practicality, allowing progression with only the basic weapon

## Links

- [GRIME II on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/2357)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/2357/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-10T09:52:12.475Z