The WhatsNext verdict
If you like short, melancholy RPGs with distinctive pixel art, an affecting family story, and a strong soundtrack, Grimm’s Hollow is a good fit, provided you can tolerate awkward timed combat and tedious cave navigation.
What it does best
A look you cannot mistake
Perfect in short bursts
A story that hits hard
A soundtrack that carries it
What might put you off
The active turn-based combat feels clunky and unclear
The caves can feel tedious and confusing
The setup
What you are walking into
A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.
Where it lives
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Genre
Role-playing (RPG)AdventureIndie
Vibe
FantasyComedyDrama
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