Soft Source and Glory Jam have set a firm release date for Grim Trials, their heavy metal action roguelite: the game will launch digitally on August 20, 2026, on Nintendo platforms via the Nintendo eShop.
A demo is available now on the Nintendo eShop, and the full title will be sold digitally for $19.99.
Grim Trials places players in the afterlife of The Academy, a training ground for Death's Reapers.
Players control Avelin, a young woman recruited as a Reaper after an untimely death.
According to the developers, Grim Trials blends fast-paced combat with crafting, progression, and character-driven storytelling as Avelin hunts impure souls, confronts demons, and strives to reunite with a still-living love.
In developer statements, Grim Trials is described as a heavy metal action roguelite with a focus on weapon crafting and customization.
Players will build and modify scythes, crossbows, armor, and consumables using materials gathered from battlefield spoils and mentor-guided crafting systems.
The game features an expansive skill tree players invest in at the start of each run, and a randomized mid-run Blessing system that shapes temporary builds.
Gameplay centers on endless hex-grid arenas populated with monsters, traps, sinful souls, and seven named bosses.
The combat design encourages dual-wielding tactics: mastering both scythe and crossbow yields the best damage output and strategic options.
Developers emphasize that every Reaper carves a unique progression path, combining crafted equipment, chosen skills, and Blessings to create varied playstyles.
Outside of the arenas, The Academy acts as a hub where players can interact with mentors and other Reapers, pick up quests, deepen relationships, and learn the stories of the dead.
The developers note that progression persists across deaths: experience and materials earned during a run remain with Avelin, enabling steady advancement over multiple attempts.
A trailer for Grim Trials accompanies the announcement, and interested players can sample the game now via the demo on the Nintendo eShop.
With its August 20, 2026 release date and $19.99 digital price, Grim Trials positions itself as a notable indie roguelite release on the Nintendo Switch platform.
For readers tracking Nintendo announcements and eShop updates, this title will be among the late-2026 additions to monitor.
A demo is available now on the Nintendo eShop, and the full title will be sold digitally for $19.99.
Grim Trials places players in the afterlife of The Academy, a training ground for Death's Reapers.
Players control Avelin, a young woman recruited as a Reaper after an untimely death.
According to the developers, Grim Trials blends fast-paced combat with crafting, progression, and character-driven storytelling as Avelin hunts impure souls, confronts demons, and strives to reunite with a still-living love.
In developer statements, Grim Trials is described as a heavy metal action roguelite with a focus on weapon crafting and customization.
Players will build and modify scythes, crossbows, armor, and consumables using materials gathered from battlefield spoils and mentor-guided crafting systems.
The game features an expansive skill tree players invest in at the start of each run, and a randomized mid-run Blessing system that shapes temporary builds.
Gameplay centers on endless hex-grid arenas populated with monsters, traps, sinful souls, and seven named bosses.
The combat design encourages dual-wielding tactics: mastering both scythe and crossbow yields the best damage output and strategic options.
Developers emphasize that every Reaper carves a unique progression path, combining crafted equipment, chosen skills, and Blessings to create varied playstyles.
Outside of the arenas, The Academy acts as a hub where players can interact with mentors and other Reapers, pick up quests, deepen relationships, and learn the stories of the dead.
The developers note that progression persists across deaths: experience and materials earned during a run remain with Avelin, enabling steady advancement over multiple attempts.
A trailer for Grim Trials accompanies the announcement, and interested players can sample the game now via the demo on the Nintendo eShop.
With its August 20, 2026 release date and $19.99 digital price, Grim Trials positions itself as a notable indie roguelite release on the Nintendo Switch platform.
For readers tracking Nintendo announcements and eShop updates, this title will be among the late-2026 additions to monitor.