- Grim Trials - v1.0.20260930 Update Changelog - 1 October 2026
Hello fellow Reapers!As always, thank you so much for playing Grim Trials and sending us your feedback! Thanks to your input, we can keep improving the game to make it even better and more enjoyable.For this October update, we have implemented several improvements:FPS Cap RemovedThe game was previously capped at 60 FPS due to technical limitations. We have now fixed this, so you can enjoy Grim Trials at higher framerates!Improved Attack Animation Canceling & Diagonal MovementWe tried several methods to make movement feel smoother and less clunky, especially during combat. In this month's update, we’ve implemented smoother animation canceling and improved diagonal movement. Let us know if combat feels better on your end!Weapon Damage & Blessing Effect AdjustmentsTo keep game progression balanced, we’ve adjusted weapon damage values and tuned several Blessing effects.Once you head back in…
- Update on What's Next for Grim Trials! - 30 September 2026
Hi there, Reapers! First off, a huge thank you to everyone who played Grim Trials! Since launch, we’ve been diving deep into your feedback, reviews, and gameplay clips. We've seen what makes you sweat, what keeps you coming back, and where the experience can be improved. Our team is fully committed to making the game as enjoyable and polished as possible. Based on that, we're excited to let you guys know that Grim Trials will have a MASSIVE update in early 2027!🔥🔥 We'll be breaking the update into several parts and opening a special playtest branch on Steam. This is so that we won't disrupt your game experience in the default branch, and give us a safe environment to polish our ideas from your feedback before it goes out to the public. We're still preparing all the technical stuff, so we'll let you know as soon as it's ready. We've made a roadmap so it's easier for us to keep track of…
- Grim Trials is Now Steam Deck Verified!🎉 - 16 September 2026
Great news, Reapers! We heard you asking for it, and now here it is: You can finally enjoy the heavy metal Afterlife anywhere on your Steam Deck!🎉🎉 Time to hack and blast your way through the unforgiving Afterlife, and fulfill your promise on the go. Get Grim Trials NOW, and don't forget to leave a review: ⭐Follow Grim Trials on Instagram, and join our Discord ⭐Follow Glory Jam on Twitter/X ⭐Follow SoftSource on socials
- Grim Trials is Part of Best Indie Games Fall Showcase! - 1 September 2026
Hey there, Reapers! What better way to spend the chilling autumn than hacking and blasting your way through the Afterlife during Clemmy Games' Best Indie Games Fall Showcase? Get Grim Trials NOW and head down there in heavy metal style: ⭐Follow Grim Trials on Instagram, and join our Discord ⭐Follow Glory Jam on Twitter/X ⭐Follow SoftSource on socials
- Grim Trials - v1.0.20260829 Update Changelog - 31 August 2026
Hey there, Reapers! Thank you so much for playing Grim Trials! We've been keeping up with all of your feedback, and this update aims to address some of the issues you've reported. V1.0.20260829 Changelog Trial Ground Adjustments Boss Room Visual Cue: Added a clearer visual cue before entering a boss room, so players have a better idea of what they're about to encounter. Movement Improvements: Reduced several obstacles that could unintentionally interrupt dashes and get the player stuck. Enemy Attack Telegraphing Adjusted melee attack telegraphing and behavior to make dodging feel fairer and more responsive, particularly addressing cases where attacks could feel like they were still tracking the player after they had already dodged. Boss Balancing Acedia: Rebalanced the summoned enemies during the encounter. What's Next? We're working on more substantial changes to strengthen Grim Trials…
- Grim Trials - v1.0.20260824 Update Changelog - 26 August 2026
Hey there, Reapers! Thank you so much for playing Grim Trials! We've been reading all your feedback, and this update aims to address some of the issues you've reported. V1.0.20260824 Changelog Soul Rune & Late-Game Progression Fixes Fixed an issue affecting some players in the late game where Soul Runes could no longer be obtained. Fixed an issue where Soul Runes removed from the Skill Tree could disappear instead of being refunded correctly. Fixed an issue that could prevent Crafting from producing an item, effectively blocking players from using the system. Gear Enchantment Quest & Tutorial Improvements Improved the Gear Enchantment quest and tutorial flow to make the feature easier to understand. Added clearer terms to ensure players understand how to access Gear Enchantment through the Skill Tree and are less likely to miss the feature during progression. Crafting Recipe QoL Improve…
- Grim Trials is OUT NOW!💀⚔️ - 20 August 2026
Hey there, Reapers! The Academy is open and you just got enrolled. It's time to whip out your weapons and slaughter the sinners in Grim Trials, OUT NOW! It's been an incredible journey developing Grim Trials. This is a game that's very important to us at Glory Jam; it's vastly different from the other titles we've developed before, and the team is proud to have overcome all the challenges that came with it. None of this would have been possible without all your support. Thank you so, so much for being there for us and for believing in Grim Trials!❤️❤️ Now, your loved one is waiting for you... Make each death count, Reaper. Get Grim Trials NOW for 10% off: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2621930/Grim_Trials/ Let us know what you think of Grim Trials in the reviews, or you can also head to our Discord to share your feedback directly to the team! All the love from the Afterlife, Glory J…
- 💀 Grim Trials - FINAL Demo Update - Remapping and More Languages! - 18 August 2026
Hey there, Reapers! First of all, thank you so much for playing our demo! We've been lurking, reading and noting down your feedback, and though we're on the cusp of launch, we thought it was important to push this update as soon as possible so you can enjoy the academy and we can show our commitment to making Grim Trials the best game possible! Thanks to all of you who took the time to leave a review, comment, or post, your feedback makes us better 💖 What's new? 1. Gamepad and Keyboard RevampThe remap button is here! You can finally remap both your gamepad & keyboard bindingsAccess the menu via Controls panel on the Pause Menu or Settings menu in the Main Menu 2. All Languages LocalizationOur demo is now available in the following languages: French, Italian, German, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Bahasa Indonesia, Brazilian Portuguese, Latin American Spanish3. Bug f…
- Grim Trials Joins Busan Indie Connect Festival! - 7 August 2026
Slaughter the sins of Afterlife, die a thousand times, and rise again... for a promise.🥀 Hey there, Reapers! We're excited to announce that Grim Trials is part of the awesome lineup of indie games in Busan Indie Connect Festival on Steam!🔥 Show your support by playing the demo and leaving your feedback before we launch on August 20! We also have a Discord where you can talk directly with the devs, so don't forget to join and we'll see you there❤️❤️ We'll also attend the offline festival in Bexco, Busan, South Korea from August 14 - 16! Come say hi if you're coming👋👋 Play the demo and WISHLIST Grim Trials (our game is releasing in 15 days!!): ⭐Follow Grim Trials on Instagram, and join our Discord ⭐Follow Glory Jam on Twitter/X ⭐Follow SoftSource on socials
- Grim Trials Joins East Asia Indie Games Celebration! - 5 August 2026
Slaughter the sins of Afterlife, die a thousand times, and rise again... for a promise.🥀 Hey there, Reapers! We're excited to announce that Grim Trials is part of East Asia Indie Games Celebration!🔥 What better way to celebrate than headbanging to the heavy metal action in the Afterlife? Play the demo now and let us know what you think! Also, don't forget to join our Discord to chat or hang out with the team if you haven't already! See you there👋👋 Play the demo and WISHLIST Grim Trials (our game is releasing in 15 days!!): ⭐Follow Grim Trials on Instagram, and join our Discord ⭐Follow Glory Jam on Twitter/X ⭐Follow SoftSource on socials
- 🎉50. THOUSAND. WISHLISTS.🎉 - 3 August 2026
Reapers, you did it. Grim Trials has now hit 50 THOUSAND WISHLISTS, less than one month to release!!🎉🎉🎉 As a small indie studio from Indonesia, this is an extremely important milestone for us. It means that Grim Trials resonates with a lot of people, and hopefully, it can bring happiness to your lives as well, which is what our studio aims to do. August 20 can't come soon enough, we can't wait to show you the full game! From the bottom of our hearts, thank you, so, so much.❤️❤️ Don't forget to play the demo and WISHLIST Grim Trials: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3622980/Grim_Trials_Demo/ ⭐Follow Grim Trials on Instagram, and join our Discord ⭐Follow Glory Jam on Twitter/X ⭐Follow SoftSource on socials
- Grim Trials is Part of Six One Demo Days! - 31 July 2026
Slaughter the sins of Afterlife, die a thousand times, and rise again... because a promise is worth any price.🥀 Hey there, Reapers! We're excited to announce that Grim Trials is joining Six One Demo Days by Six One Indie! As always, thank you for your feedback. Your input is greatly appreciated, and we can't wait to show you the full Afterlife on August 20! ❤️❤️ Reminder that we also have a Discord where you can interact with other Reapers and be the first to see EXCLUSIVE content from the devs...👀 ➡️➡️ JOIN OUR DISCORD HERE ⬅️⬅️ 💡 Check out Six One Demo Days to find more indie game demos! Play the demo NOW and don't forget to wishlist, because we're releasing next month! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3622980/Grim_Trials_Demo/ ⭐Follow Grim Trials on Instagram, and join our Discord ⭐Follow Glory Jam on Twitter/X ⭐Follow SoftSource on socials
- Grim Trials is Part of ChinaJoy 2026! - 31 July 2026
Hey there, Reapers! We're excited to announce that Grim Trials is part of ChinaJoy Game Show on Steam! Slaughter your way through the Afterlife to fulfill a promise, one death at a time... Not going to the offline event? No worries, you can check out the games on Steam instead! Don't forget that we have a Discord server where you can chat directly with the devs! See you there~👋👋 Play the updated demo NOW and don't forget to wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3622980/Grim_Trials_Demo/ ⭐Follow Grim Trials on Instagram, and join our Discord ⭐Follow Glory Jam on Twitter/X ⭐Follow SoftSource on socials
- Grim Trials Releases on August 20, 2026! - 16 July 2026
The Sinful Souls are awaiting your redemption. Get ready for an Afterlife rampage because Grim Trials will be released on August 20, 2026 on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch & Switch 2, and PlayStation 5! We're excited to finally bring you the full Grim Trials experience IN JUST ONE MONTH! Thank you so much for always supporting us with your feedback, reviews, and your presence since day 1, we really appreciate you all.❤️ As part of the Convergence Showcase, check out the Release Date Announcement trailer here: See you REAL soon, Reapers! Don't forget to poke your friends, neighbors, pets, schoolmates, or aliens you know to PLAY THE DEMO and WISHLIST Grim Trials: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3622980/Grim_Trials_Demo/ ⭐Follow Grim Trials on Instagram, and join our Discord ⭐Follow Glory Jam on Twitter/X ⭐Follow SoftSource on socials
- 💀 Grim Trials - June Demo Update! - 29 June 2026
Craven monsters and scornful sinners alike prowl the Grounds, each thirsting for a fight with a worthy Reaper. Hey there, Reapers! Once again, thank you so much for playing the Grim Trials demo during the Steam Next Fest! We heard your feedback loud and clear, and with this update, we bring you improvements on difficulty balancing when facing Acedia. We adjusted the difficulty and attack patterns, and improved quality of life:Added a maximum limit on spawned minionsDecreased the number of Eye Hazards in the 2nd phase (Eye Hazard = oval-shaped ground damage from the boss)Added a visual cue for the Eye Hazard boss attackAdjusted the boss's idle time between attacks to give players a larger attack window Other Adjustment:Adjusted long-range combat by increasing the auto-aim angle and accuracy As for the control remapping, we're in the process of implementing it and we will add it in a futu…
- Thank You for Playing The Grim Trials Demo on Steam Next Fest! - 26 June 2026
Hey there, Reapers! Thank you so much for playing the demo during the Steam Next Fest! We've noticed that some of you were having difficulties facing Acedia, and we're also taking notes on the movement feedback when using the Axe. Aside from the mentioned feedback, we're always reading all of your comments and taking notes! We appreciate you sharing your thoughts and feedback on Grim Trials with us ❤️ To address some of your feedback, we'll be pushing a demo update as soon as possible. In the meantime, if any of you have more notes for us, feel free to join our Discord so our dev team can discuss directly with you! Looking forward to seeing you there! As always, we're looking forward to hearing your thoughts, and thank you for playing our demo~👋👋 Play the Grim Trials new demo NOW and don't forget to wishlist: ⭐Follow Grim Trials on Instagram, and join our Discord ⭐Follow Glory Jam on…
- Play The New Grim Trials Demo Now! - 19 June 2026
Hello, Reapers! Reminder that we have a new demo that's a part of Steam Next Fest until June 22! What's new?A new characterNew Endless Mode in the Training GroundsBrazilian Portuguese, LATAM Spanish, and Simplified Chinese Sharpen your scythes, Reapers. The sinners of the Afterlife await. Join our Discord for updates directly from our devs! If you enjoyed playing as Avelin, please consider helping our game reach more players:Leave a review Follow our socialsShare Grim Trials to people who will enjoy it Thank you so much for playing Grim Trials this Steam Next Fest! Your support means a lot to us.❤️ Play the brand new demo NOW and don't forget to wishlist: ⭐Follow Grim Trials on Instagram, and join our Discord ⭐Follow Glory Jam on Twitter/X ⭐Follow SoftSource on socials
- Grim Trials is on Steam Next Fest with A New Demo!🔥 - 15 June 2026
Hey there, Reapers! We're excited to announce that Grim Trials is finally participating in Steam Next Fest from June 15 to 22 with a brand new demo!🔥🔥 Return to the sinner-infested Afterlife and prove yourself as the ultimate Grim Reaper!💀⚔️ What's NewNew CharacterAvelin isn't alone in her Purification journey. Meet Kai, a fellow Cocoon who will challenge her to get stronger so he can tell the Grim Reaper secrets as her senior. Training Ground & Combat ArenaInteracting with Kai will allow Avelin to access the endless Training Ground where you could experiment with your builds before you head to the real Afterlife. Additional LanguagesThe new demo will include 3 new languages: Simplified Chinese, Latin American Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese! Grim Trials is a heavy metal roguelite where you play as Avelin, a young girl who met her untimely end and found herself in the Afterlife. No…
- Grim Trials Just Hit 40,000 WISHLISTS!!!🎉🎉 - 12 June 2026
Amazing news, Reapers! 🔥We're incredibly proud to announce that Grim Trials has reached 40,000 wishlists!!!🔥 Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who supported us, from the events we joined, to every single one of you who wishlisted, played the demo, and spread the word. This means the world to us.❤️ Next up: Steam Next Fest and 50,000 wishlists!💪Reminder that we also have a Discord where you can interact with other Reapers and be the first to see EXCLUSIVE content from the devs...👀➡️➡️ JOIN OUR DISCORD NOW HERE ⬅️⬅️Don't forget to keep supporting us by playing the demo and wishlisting the game: ⭐Follow Grim Trials on Instagram, and join our Discord ⭐Follow Glory Jam on Twitter/X⭐Follow SoftSource on socials
- Grim Trials Joins Southeast Asian Games Showcase! - 6 June 2026
Hey there, Reapers! We're excited to announce that Grim Trials is part of the amazing Southeast Asian Games Showcase lineup! Slaughter the Afterlife, die a hundred times, and rise again... because a promise is worth any price.🥀 Check out the full event on Steam and support indie games made in Southeast Asia! Play the updated demo NOW and don't forget to wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3622980/Grim_Trials_Demo/ ⭐Follow Grim Trials on Instagram, and join our Discord ⭐Follow Glory Jam on Twitter/X ⭐Follow SoftSource on socials
