# Garm Ruins

> An exploration-type action game in which "Fluffy Girl Doge" is the main character. Get the skills of "Doge" and explore the unknown ancient ruins.

## Game facts

- Developer: kiukiu
- Publisher: kiukiu
- Release status: Released
- Release date: May 1, 2024
- Region for this schedule: GLOBAL
- Platforms: PC
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Action-Adventure
- Steam Deck: Playable (Steam, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2806660/)
- Languages: Interface: American English, Japanese (Japan); Subtitles: American English, Japanese (Japan) (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/garm-ruins)

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Sep 1, 2026

### Strengths

- A robust Metroidvania structure featuring exploration, combat, bosses, ability unlocks, puzzles, and collectibles despite being free
- A cute and distinctive dog-girl protagonist with appealing furry character designs
- Strong attack hit detection and satisfying skills, with a natural progression loop built around unlocking abilities

### Weaknesses

- The final boss is criticized as highly unfair because it is designed in a way that disregards the established action system
- Platforming controls are awkward, with floaty and slippery jumps and the character’s head or feet catching on terrain
- Key bindings and the options interface are unintuitive and may take time to configure

## Links

- [Garm Ruins on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/5390)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/5390/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-10T07:57:57.084Z