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Steam News8 December 20257mo ago

Return to the Trial Grounds In Grim Trials' Updated Demo!

The Grounds are crawling with monsters and sinners alike, begging for battle with a Reaper. First, a massive thank you to everyone who played our previous demo and shared feedback!

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changedThe Grounds are crawling with monsters and sinners alike, begging for battle with a Reaper. First, a massive thank you to everyone who played our previous demo and shared feedback!🔥 Based on your feedback and bug reports, we've adjusted mechanics and polished the game to deliver a much-improved experience.
addedAs a result, we're thrilled to announce that the Grim Reaper Demo December Update is now available to play!Steam post imageReenter the Grounds. Craft new builds. Cut it all down. ⚔️💀 Prove yourself as Death's latest, greatest Grim Reaper! 💀⚔️
changedWhat's NewGear Visualization - Avelin will now wear her cape and masks when you equip them as gear (boots and gloves will also be wearable in the full game). Even the undead need to keep up with fashion!
addedWhat's NewNew Mechanic: Recrafting - Avelin can now further refine her gear with recrafting using cheaper ingredients. Mastercraft quality now requires perfect execution in the crafting minigame.
addedWhat's NewNew and Balanced Blessings - New blessings have been added to runs, and a weighted probability system has been implemented that increases the odds of repeat blessings appearing, making it easier to upgrade your blessings.
addedWhat's NewYou can now manually aim ranged attacks with the right stick instead of a shoulder button, allowing more fluidity in combat

Grim Trials changes

changedThe Grounds are crawling with monsters and sinners alike, begging for battle with a Reaper. First, a massive thank you to everyone who played our previous demo and shared feedback!🔥 Based on your feedback and bug reports, we've adjusted mechanics and polished the game to deliver a much-improved experience.
addedSteam post imageReenter the Grounds. Craft new builds. Cut it all down. ⚔️💀 Prove yourself as Death's latest, greatest Grim Reaper! 💀⚔️
changedGear Visualization - Avelin will now wear her cape and masks when you equip them as gear (boots and gloves will also be wearable in the full game). Even the undead need to keep up with fashion!
addedNew Mechanic: Recrafting - Avelin can now further refine her gear with recrafting using cheaper ingredients. Mastercraft quality now requires perfect execution in the crafting minigame.
addedNew and Balanced Blessings - New blessings have been added to runs, and a weighted probability system has been implemented that increases the odds of repeat blessings appearing, making it easier to upgrade your blessings.

The Grounds are crawling with monsters and sinners alike, begging for battle with a Reaper. First, a massive thank you to everyone who played our previous demo and shared feedback!🔥 Based on your feedback and bug reports, we've adjusted mechanics and polished the game to deliver a much-improved experience.

As a result, we're thrilled to announce that the Grim Reaper Demo December Update is now available to play!

Steam post imageReenter the Grounds. Craft new builds. Cut it all down. ⚔️💀 Prove yourself as Death's latest, greatest Grim Reaper! 💀⚔️

What's New

  • Gear Visualization - Avelin will now wear her cape and masks when you equip them as gear (boots and gloves will also be wearable in the full game). Even the undead need to keep up with fashion!

  • New Mechanic: Recrafting - Avelin can now further refine her gear with recrafting using cheaper ingredients. Mastercraft quality now requires perfect execution in the crafting minigame.

  • New and Balanced Blessings - New blessings have been added to runs, and a weighted probability system has been implemented that increases the odds of repeat blessings appearing, making it easier to upgrade your blessings.

  • You can now manually aim ranged attacks with the right stick instead of a shoulder button, allowing more fluidity in combat

  • Adjusted room composition and path lengths to breathe some more variety into runs

  • Various balancing changes and quality of life fixes to improve your gameplay experience!

Your Voice Shapes the Game

Your feedback matters. Play the updated demo and let us know what's working, what's not, and what needs to be even more brutal!

  • Hit the Forums: Got a detailed bug report or an idea you can't shake? Drop it in the Steam Discussions! We read everything.

  • Talk to Us Directly: Want the fast track to the dev team? Join our Discord! It’s the best place for quick chats, showing off your builds, and getting real-time updates.

Purification by blade and bow awaits! Play the Grim Trials demo NOW and WISHLIST: Grim Trials Demo

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Steam News / 8 December 2025

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