Bloom 04 · Platform adventure · Nomada Studio, 2018
Gris
A young woman walks through a watercolour world that slowly regains its colour. A gentle game about grief, with no way to die.
Edition reviewed: Gris (2018).
Official artwork © Nomada StudioWhat you do
Explore, jump and solve light puzzles as Gris gains new abilities and brings colour back to each area.
Who it suits
Anyone who wants calm and beauty. There is no fail state, so it suits beginners.
01The first hour
Gris wakes in a grey world and cannot sing. The first hour is mostly walking and listening, and it is stunning to look at.
02The middle
Each colour you restore changes the world and gives Gris a new ability, from heavy steps to swimming. The music swells with each one.
03Where to stop
Each restored colour is a natural chapter end. Two evenings is perfect.
Why it works
- Some of the most beautiful art in games
- Calm and stress-free
- Lovely score
Watch out for
- Light on challenge
- Story is abstract
The score
Overall 4.6 out of 5 · Full bloom · how we score
Our verdict
A watercolour you walk through. Gentle, moving, finished in two evenings.
Written by the Foxglove Save Point desk. Updated 23 October 2026. Facts were checked against the publisher and store pages at that date; prices and platforms can change.