Choose The Forbidden Arts
Choose The Forbidden Arts if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Forbidden Arts launched in 2019.
The Forbidden Arts vs GRIME
The Forbidden Arts and GRIME 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. The Forbidden Arts (2019) is 2 years older than GRIME (2021). GRIME scores higher on Steam reviews (90% positive) than The Forbidden Arts (69.2% positive). 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.
Both The Forbidden Arts and GRIME 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
 The Forbidden Arts |  GRIME | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 69.2% positive (13 reviews) | 90% positive (2,198 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Stingbot Games | Clover Bite |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- The Forbidden Arts (2019) is 2 years older than GRIME (2021).
- GRIME scores higher on Steam reviews (90% positive) than The Forbidden Arts (69.2% positive).
- The Forbidden Arts is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than GRIME (14.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- GRIME is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Forbidden Arts has no Deck rating yet.
The Forbidden Arts vs GRIME — FAQ
- Should I play The Forbidden Arts or GRIME first?
- If you want chronology, The Forbidden Arts (2019) came out before GRIME (2021). 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 The Forbidden Arts and GRIME 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.