Grotto

Buy90%

Very Positive · 353 player reviews · Low confidence

Reviews look positive, but there are only a few so far.

Brainwash Gang · Choices Matter · Oct 26, 2021

Player review score
90%
Very Positive
Price
$12.99
Playing right now
All-time peak
Not charted

Steam only charts its most-played games, and this one isn’t among them.

Achievements
21
total to unlock
Steam does not publish achievement rarity.
Languages
1
Full audio1 of 1
Subtitles1 of 1

Should I buy Grotto?

Buy it if you like
  • Story: 121 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Gameplay: 58 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Graphics: 28 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • No recurring complaint surfaced in 265 sampled reviews

Based on 353 player reviews · updated

What players think

The recurring themes across 265 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
83% of themes are praise17% are divided0% are complaints
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
121 of 265 sampled reviews raised it
While its measured pace and minimalist mechanics may divide players, those who appreciate narrative adventures driven by philosophical questions and meaningful choices will find a compelling journey filled with mystery, symbolism, and lasting emotional impact.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
58 of 265 sampled reviews raised it
The game itself takes only 4 hours to complete on your first playthrough, but there's enough replayability for a second or third playthrough, especially if you're hunting achievements.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
28 of 265 sampled reviews raised it
Every location is filled with symbolic imagery, earthy colors, and subtle lighting that strengthen the mysterious tone of the world.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
21 of 265 sampled reviews raised it
A haunting soundtrack accompanies the quiet pace of the adventure, blending atmospheric melodies with ambient environmental sounds that deepen the sense of solitude.
Characters
Players who bring up Characters mostly praise it.
9 of 265 sampled reviews raised it
Character design is excellent, even if you generally are not fond of anthropomorphism, as it contributes to the more primitive feel of the setting.

Theme by theme

Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.

Players love
Story121 reviews
Gameplay58 reviews
Graphics28 reviews
Audio21 reviews
Characters9 reviews
Divided opinion
Crashes
100% still recommend
Players complain

No recurring complaints in this sample.

What you get

Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.

Play modes

  • Single-player

Controller

  • Full controller support

Store features

  • Family Sharing
  • Steam Achievements

Platforms

  • Windows

Valve device support

Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachinePlayable

Should I buy it now?

Based on Steam price history.

Prices have been lower
$12.99

The lowest we've tracked is $1.29.

6 points recordedtoday · $12.99

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