Grim Soul: Survival

-2.72
Bad
Price: Free
Ads: Unknown
In App Purchases: Yes

iOS App Store

Temporal Dark PatternsTemporal Dark Patterns

This game has 7 reported Temporal Dark Patterns. There are 2 votes indicating the absence of a dark pattern.

-2.4

2 votes
Grinding -
2 / 0 votes
Being required to perform repetitive and tedious tasks to advance.

1 votes
Infinite Treadmill -
1 / 0 votes
Impossible to win or complete the game.

1 votes
Can't Pause or Save -
1 / 0 votes
The game does not allow you to stop playing whenever you want.

2 votes
Wait To Play -
2 / 0 votes
In-game timers that make you arbitrarily wait for something.

1 votes
1 votes
Playing by Appointment -
1 / 1 votes
Being forced to play according to the game's schedule instead of yours.

1 votes
Advertisements -
0 / 1 votes
Forced to watch ads or given rewards for watching ads.

Monetary Dark PatternsMonetary Dark Patterns

This game has 14 reported Monetary Dark Patterns. There are 2 votes indicating the absence of a dark pattern.

-3.41

2 votes
Premium Currency -
2 / 0 votes
Exchange rate between real money and in-game currency disguises the real price of items.

2 votes
Pay to Win -
2 / 0 votes
A player can spend real money to purchase something that gives them an advantage in the game.

1 votes
Artificial Scarcity -
1 / 0 votes
Limited time offers with unnecessary urgency.

2 votes
Pay to Skip -
2 / 0 votes
Spend money to avoid waiting for a timer to expire.

1 votes
Recurring Fee -
1 / 0 votes
Encourages players to play as much as possible to get their money's worth.

1 votes
Gambling / Loot Boxes -
1 / 0 votes
Spending real money to play a game of chance for a reward.

2 votes
Power Creep -
2 / 0 votes
A permanently purchased item in the game becomes less valuable over time.

2 votes
Waste Aversion -
2 / 0 votes
Capped inventory forces you to destroy items or upgrade inventory. Also, having small amounts of left over premium currency.

1 votes
Anchoring Tricks -
1 / 0 votes
Placing a cheap item next to an expensive item to make it look more affordable.

1 votes
Accidental Purchases -
0 / 1 votes
Making it easy to accidentally spend money with no confirmation or ability to undo or refund the action.

1 votes
Pay Wall -
0 / 1 votes
The game becomes impossible to continue playing without payment.

Social Dark PatternsSocial Dark Patterns

This game has 3 reported Social Dark Patterns. There are 2 votes indicating the absence of a dark pattern.

-0.54

1 votes
Social Pyramid Scheme -
1 / 0 votes
You get a bonus for inviting your friends and then they have to invite their friends.

1 votes
Social Obligation / Guilds -
1 / 0 votes
To avoid letting down your friends, you are obligated to play when you don't want to.

1 votes
Fear of Missing Out -
1 / 0 votes
If you stop playing you'll miss out on something or be left behind and unable to catch up.

1 votes
Reciprocity -
0 / 1 votes
Feeling obligated to return a favor, share resources, trade an item, etc.

1 votes
Competition -
0 / 1 votes
The game makes you compete against other players.

Psychological Dark PatternsPsychological Dark Patterns

This game has 5 reported Psychological Dark Patterns. There are 3 votes indicating the absence of a dark pattern.

-1.43

2 votes
Invested / Endowed Value -
2 / 0 votes
Having already spent time and money to improve your status in the game, it's difficult to throw it away.

1 votes
Complete the Collection -
1 / 0 votes
The urge to collect all the items, achievements or secrets in a game.

1 votes
Variable Rewards -
1 / 0 votes
Unpredictable or random rewards are more addictive than a predictable schedule.

1 votes
1 votes
Aesthetic Manipulations -
1 / 1 votes
Trick questions or toying with emotions or our subconscious desires.

1 votes
Badges / Endowed Progress -
0 / 1 votes
Reluctancy to abandon a partially completed goal, even one forced upon the player.

1 votes
Illusion of Control -
0 / 1 votes
The game cheats or hides information to make you think you're better than you actually are.

App Store Ratings

iOS:  (4.50) with 9,626 votes.



Recent Dark Pattern Reviews

Playing by Appointment reported on Mar 2, 2023
Actually, once I start playing dungeon zone, I have to play at least 2 hours (up to 4-5 hours) a day not to lose final reward.
Grinding reported on Mar 2, 2023
It is crazy, I spend 40% of play time to grind for basic resources every day.
Grinding reported on Sep 17, 2022
Unless you pay, you need to do the same low level locations over and over in order to get materials to replace your gear. Because your gear breaks. Fast.
Premium Currency reported on Sep 17, 2022
It is not so "in your face" as most games imo but Thalers are a thing.
Pay to Win reported on Sep 17, 2022
Very much. You need to work hard in order to get even the most basic cheap armour and weapons or just buy metal plate straight from the start.
Wait To Play reported on Sep 17, 2022
There is an energy bar and it replenishes with either time or money.


Report a Dark Pattern

Screenshot Grim Soul is a free-to-play dark fantasy survival game. A once-prosperous Imperial province, the Plaguelands are now covered in fear and darkness. Its inhabitants have turned into endlessly wandering souls. Your goal is to survive as long as you can in this dangerous land. Collect resources, build a fortress, defend yourself from enemies, and survive combat with zombie-knights and other monsters in this new Souls-like game!

● EXPLORE NEW LANDS

Explore the Empire afflicted by the Grey Decay. Discover mysterious Places of Power. Try infiltrating ancient dungeons and other survivors’ castles to obtain the most valuable resources.

● LEARN CRAFTING

Build workbenches and craft new resources. Discover new designs and create realistic medieval weapons and armor to battle with the Plaguelands’ most dangerous inhabitants.

● IMPROVE YOUR CASTLE

Evolve your shelter into invulnerable stronghold. Build a sound foundation for defenses against the undead and other survivors. Defend your citadel, construct and place traps for uninvited guests. But don’t forget to explore your enemies’ territory to collect valuable loot.

● DEFEAT ENEMIES

Morning star? Halberd? Maybe an arbalet? Choose from an arsenal of deadly weapons. Deal critical hits and evade enemy attacks. Use different fighting styles to crush the rivals. Find an effective strategy for wielding every type of weapon!

● CLEARE THE DUNGEONS

Descend into the great orders’ secret catacombs. An entirely new dungeon awaits you every time! Fight epic bosses, attack undeads, look out for deadly traps, and reach the treasure. Find the legendary flaming sword!

● SADDLE YOUR HORSE

Build a stable and don’t miss your chance to gallop into battle against hordes of undead on your war horse or ride through a grim medieval landscape. You can build a boat, a cart, and even a carriage - if you can obtain the necessary parts.

● OVERCOME HARDSHIP

Life in the Plaguelands is solitary, poor, nasty, brutish and short. Hunger and thirst will kill you faster than cold steel in this sinister medieval game. Conquer nature, hunt dangerous animals, prepare their meat over an open fire, or kill other survivors to replenish your reserves.

● BEFRIEND THE RAVENS

Build a raven cage and these smart birds will be your messengers. Watch the skies. Ravens always circle over something of interest. And that which ravens take interest in will always be of interest for a lonely Exile.

● JOIN A CLAN

A clan will increase your chances of surviving one more day in this cruel and bitter medieval world. Call your brothers in arms to cut down damned knights and bloodthirsty witches. Set your own rules in the Kingdom.

● PREPARE FOR THE NIGHT

When night descends, darkness floods the world, and you’ll need light to escape the terrifying Night Guest.

● RECEIVE REWARDS

You may feel alone, but you are not. There’s always something to do. Complete quests that bring ravens and receive rewards. Take every chance - that’s the best strategy for survival in the grim reality of this forgotten kingdom.

● SOLVE THE MYSTERY

Search for letters and scrolls to learn about the Empire’s ancient history. Find keys to solving the mystery of your past and the truth behind this unfolding catastrophe.

Life in the Plaguelands is a constant battle not only with hunger and thirst but with hordes of undead and cursed beasts. Conquer nature and fight in this action RPG for real heroes. Become a legend! Storm enemy castles, collect loot, and rule the Plaguelands from an iron throne!

Grim Soul is a free-to-play action game, but it contains in-game items that can be purchased. You must be at least 13 years of age to download this game and begin your adventures in Grim Soul. Your strategy for survival will determine everything. Begin your journey and become a hero in a brutal game for fearless warriors.