Grindy Games

Addictive games with satisfying grinding loops.

18 games

Project Zomboid

7.6/10
Zombie SurvivalPCSteam DeckMac

Recommended: Project Zomboid excels at deep simulation despite steep learning curve. Score: 7.6/10.

Monster Hunter: World

7.5/10
Action RPGPCSteam DeckXbox

Recommended: Monster Hunter: World excels at seamless ecosystems despite grindy progression. Scor...

Stardew Valley

7.5/10
Farming SimulationPCSteam DeckNintendo Switch

If you only have 30 seconds: Stardew Valley earns 7.5/10 — well worth your time in the farming si...

RimWorld

7.4/10
Colony SimulationPCSteam DeckMac

Recommended: RimWorld excels at ai story generator despite steep learning curve. Score: 7.4/10.

Elden Ring

7/10
Action RPGPCSteam DeckPS5

A strong action rpg pick. Incredible world design outweighs late-game balance. 7/10.

Diablo IV

6.7/10
Action RPGPCSteam DeckPS5

A strong action rpg pick. Gorgeous dark art outweighs grindy endgame. 6.7/10.

Hollow Knight

6.7/10
MetroidvaniaPCSteam DeckNintendo Switch

Recommended: Hollow Knight excels at vast interconnected world despite can get lost. Score: 6.7/10.

Monster Hunter Wilds

6.7/10
Action RPGPCSteam DeckPS5

If you only have 30 seconds: Monster Hunter Wilds earns 6.7/10 — well worth your time in the acti...

Into the Breach

6.4/10
Turn BasedPCSteam DeckNintendo Switch

A strong turn-based strategy pick. Perfect game design outweighs minimal graphics. 6.4/10.

Remnant II

6.4/10
Third PersonPCSteam DeckPS5

A strong third-person shooter rpg pick. Unique genre blend outweighs balance issues. 6.4/10.

Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon

6.3/10
Mech ActionPCSteam DeckPS5

Recommended: Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon excels at deep mech customization despite short st...

Baldur's Gate 3

6.3/10
CRPGPCSteam DeckPS5

Recommended: Baldur's Gate 3 excels at d&d 5e ruleset despite act 3 performance. Score: 6.3/10.

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree

6.3/10
Action RPGPCSteam DeckPS5

Recommended: Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree excels at vast new region despite very high diffic...

Black Myth: Wukong

6.2/10
Action RPGPCSteam DeckPS5

A strong action rpg pick. Gorgeous visuals outweighs no co-op. 6.2/10.

Hollow Knight: Silksong

6.2/10
MetroidvaniaPCSteam DeckNintendo Switch

A strong metroidvania pick. Beautiful art outweighs high expectations. 6.2/10.

Lies of P

6.2/10
Soulslike ActionPCSteam DeckPS5

A strong soulslike action rpg pick. Unique setting outweighs derivative areas. 6.2/10.

Frostpunk

5.9/10
City SurvivalPCSteam DeckXbox

A decent city survival pick. Incredible atmosphere outweighs punishing. 5.9/10.

Frostpunk 2

5.8/10
City SurvivalPCSteam Deck

A decent city survival strategy pick. Deeper politics outweighs less personal. 5.8/10.