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Games like Grim

Below are 11 hand-picked alternatives to Grim for fans of action, indie, adventure, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in Grim also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. Sections below cover closest matches, reviewer cross-mentions, cheaper alternatives. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.

About Grim: GRIM is an Exclusive VR Multiplayer Survival game where you must immerse yourself, stranded on a secluded part of Earth. Survival is not just a choice but a grueling battle against nature and other players. Gather resources, craft, and build your base, all to stay alive.

2025ActionIndieAdventureSimulationMassively Multiplayer19.99 USDWindowsby Spoonfed Interactive, Combat Waffle Studios
Grim — Steam game cover
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Ranked by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries plus content overlap on genres, tags, and developers.

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    Out of Reach — Steam game cover

    Out of Reach

    Top pick for Grim fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Grim.

    You’re a castaway stranded in the middle of nowhere. Storm is gone, the worst certainly not. Look for food and resources, craft gear, make shelters. These are the basics, you need much more to stay alive on this cut-off-the-world, yet not desert island. Build & burn, sail & explore, be Out of Reach!

    2018ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Strayed — Steam game cover

    Strayed

    Second-strongest match for Grim fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Grim.

    Strayed is a fast paced open world VR survival game where every session feels like a new adventure. Start with nothing on a fresh island, gather materials, craft weapons, build bases, and battle other players for the best loot.

    2024ActionStrategyIndie14.99 USDSteam ↗
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    XERA: Survival — Steam game cover

    XERA: Survival

    Third-strongest match for Grim fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Grim.

    Action-focused, open world survival shooter, PvPvE against fellow mercenaries and lethal XOIDS. Raid for resources alone or with team-mates, build and defend your base, stash your gear and survive against the odds. You are the hunters. You are the hunted. And the robots never sleep…

    2021ActionStrategyIndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    DUCKSIDE — Steam game cover

    DUCKSIDE

    Ranked #4 for Grim fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Grim.

    Imagine DayZ or Rust but you're a duck. A persistent world survival game with PVP, PVE, crafting, base building and hat wearing ducks, wielding weapons.

    2024ActionIndieSimulation7.49 USDSteam ↗
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    Deadside — Steam game cover

    Deadside

    Ranked #5 for Grim fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Grim.

    An Open World Survival Shooter blending hardcore PVP and PVE action. Secure precious loot in safe zones or build your own fortress in the wild. With intense gunfights, stunning visuals, and performance smooth enough for any system, the challenge awaits!

    2024ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Hide & Hold Out - H2o — Steam game cover

    Hide & Hold Out - H2o

    Ranked #6 for Grim fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Grim.

    Hide & Hold Out is a multiplayer survival game taking place in a devastated water world. Gather, build, team up with your friends and establish the foundations of your future floating empire utilizing the heavy guns of your battle ships!

    2016ActionIndieAdventure17.99 USDSteam ↗
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    DeadPoly — Steam game cover

    DeadPoly

    Ranked #7 for Grim fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Grim.

    DeadPoly is a polygon arcade zombie survival looter shooter with base building, crafting, scavenging, leveling, questing, and more, but your only goal is survival, everything else is optional.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Survival Nation — Steam game cover

    Survival Nation

    Ranked #8 for Grim fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Grim.

    An open-world online RPG, survival game designed for VR. In this game, you will kill hundreds of zombies, acquire weapons, learn new skills, craft, explore the world, complete quests, and fight for survival. Choose from three modes: Solo, PVE, and PVP. Will you join a Survival Nation?

    2023ActionIndieAdventure29.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Grim at current Steam store prices.

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    DUCKSIDE — Steam game cover

    DUCKSIDE

    Priced ~63% under Grim on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Grim.

    Imagine DayZ or Rust but you're a duck. A persistent world survival game with PVP, PVE, crafting, base building and hat wearing ducks, wielding weapons.

    2024ActionIndieSimulation7.49 USDSteam ↗
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    Deadside — Steam game cover

    Deadside

    Priced ~50% under Grim on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Grim.

    An Open World Survival Shooter blending hardcore PVP and PVE action. Secure precious loot in safe zones or build your own fortress in the wild. With intense gunfights, stunning visuals, and performance smooth enough for any system, the challenge awaits!

    2024ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDSteam ↗
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    DeadPoly — Steam game cover

    DeadPoly

    Priced ~50% under Grim on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Grim.

    DeadPoly is a polygon arcade zombie survival looter shooter with base building, crafting, scavenging, leveling, questing, and more, but your only goal is survival, everything else is optional.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Grim

Does Grim work on Steam Deck?
Grim is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does Grim cost?
Grim is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Grim have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Grim supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online PvP).
What games are most similar to Grim?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Grim are Out of Reach, Strayed, XERA: Survival.
Who developed Grim?
Grim was developed by Spoonfed Interactive, Combat Waffle Studios and published by Beyond Frames.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Grim.

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