Games like Grimhook

Fast-paced first-person action-adventure with platforming and combat. Players use abilities to traverse and fight robotic enemies in a hand-painted, somber world.

98% positive from 4,079 · 2023 · Steam Deck Playable · Free

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Six games like Grimhook

The Ball

74% positive from 1,148 reviews201016% finish itDeck Playable

First-person action-adventure with physics-based puzzles using a controllable artifact. Explore ancient ruins, fight creatures, and uncover secrets.

What players likedPlayers praise "The Ball" as a Heretic-meets-Marble Madness puzzle-combat hybrid that's simple, chill, and enjoyable for its content and story.

The catchPuzzles are too easy and the clumsy enemy combat drags it into a tedious slog.

Both are tagged 3D Platformer, First-Person and Action.

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SEUM: Speedrunners from Hell

95% positive from 1,157 reviews20163% finish itDeck Playable

This is a fast-paced, first-person platformer focused on speedrunning through deadly arenas. Players race against time, utilizing movement mechanics to achieve the fastest completion times.

The catchMovement feels slippery and floaty, which hurts a game built on precise speedrunning.

Both are tagged 3D Platformer, First-Person and Platformer.

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September 7th

88% positive from 3,006 reviews202363% finish itDeck Playable

This is a short, realistic psychological horror walking simulator about a student experiencing strange events after receiving a Christmas elf doll. The game focuses on atmosphere and a simple narrative.

What players likedPlayers praise its eerie atmosphere, graphics, and jump scares, comparing it to other horror games from Emika Games.

The catchHorror rests almost entirely on cheap jump scares with little real tension.

Both are tagged 3D Platformer, First-Person and Indie.

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Quantum Conundrum

85% positive from 2,143 reviews20122% finish itDeck Playable

A first-person puzzle-platformer where players switch dimensions to manipulate object properties and solve environmental challenges in a surreal mansion.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a clever first-person puzzler with inventive challenges using unique dimensional mechanics.

The catchSolutions are easy; the real challenge is fiddly, frustrating precision platforming.

Both are tagged 3D Platformer and First-Person.

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Ben and Ed

83% positive from 4,796 reviews201512% finish itDeck Unsupported

A 3D zombie platformer where you lose limbs to solve puzzles and overcome deadly obstacle courses in a grotesque game show. The feel is dark humor and challenging survival.

What players likedPlayers praise its creative, challenging platforming with interesting narrative and music, reminiscent of classic fun and engaging titles.

The catchFrequent crashes and broken ragdoll physics make much of the difficulty feel unfair.

Both are tagged 3D Platformer, Action and Adventure.

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Praey for the Gods

81% positive from 3,115 reviews20215% finish itDeck Verified

This is an open-world boss climbing adventure game. Players scale massive beasts and explore a frozen world to survive and uncover secrets.

What players likedPlayers praise "Praey for the Gods" for its "Shadow of the Colossus"-like giant titan boss fights, open world, and sense of scale.

The catchTacked on survival and durability chores add busywork without improving the boss fights.

Both are tagged 3D Platformer, Action-Adventure and Action.

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More about Grimhook

What players liked

Players praise its smooth grappling hook movement, parkour, and engaging combat, feeling like a promising demo for a full game.

The catch

Runs badly for its simple visuals, with poor optimisation and creeping input lag.

Reviews: 98% positive from 4,079
Released: 2023
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: Free
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 98% positive, but with 4,079 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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