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GRIME vs Reknum Fantasy of Dreams

GRIME and Reknum Fantasy of Dreams both land in Action, Indie on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Indie on Steam. GRIME (2021) is 3 years older than Reknum Fantasy of Dreams (2024). Reknum Fantasy of Dreams is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than GRIME (19.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

Which should you pick?

Choose GRIME

Choose GRIME if you want a RPG game with Subtitle Options, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 2,198 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Reknum Fantasy of Dreams

Choose Reknum Fantasy of Dreams if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Reknum Fantasy of Dreams launched in 2024.

Both GRIME and Reknum Fantasy of Dreams sit in Action and Indie on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.

Side-by-side comparison

GRIME vs Reknum Fantasy of Dreams — Steam metadata comparison
GRIME — Steam game coverGRIMEReknum Fantasy of Dreams — Steam game coverReknum Fantasy of Dreams
Released20212024
GenresAction, Indie, RPGAction, Indie, Adventure
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price24.99 USD19.99 USD
Steam reviews90% positive (2,198 reviews)2 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersClover BiteNAPE GAMES

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GRIME vs Reknum Fantasy of Dreams — FAQ

Should I play GRIME or Reknum Fantasy of Dreams first?
If you want chronology, GRIME (2021) came out before Reknum Fantasy of Dreams (2024). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
Are GRIME and Reknum Fantasy of Dreams similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
Does GRIME run on Steam Deck?
Yes — GRIME is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Reknum Fantasy of Dreams doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
GRIME vs Reknum Fantasy of Dreams — Verdict (2026) · imho.run