Version 1.1.40Fri Nov 21 2025
Thanks to yours truly there's a new statue in that Shrjine Church! I'm pretty sure Jjertrude expects a bunch of sacrifices there so go and check out what's new. She said it was "really good" but she said it funny. Kinda like "goo'ed" but maybe that's a fancy new way of speaking. Who can tell.
Anyway, I did my part, now it's your turn to sacrifice some of your time!
- Bossmin
Grindstone is a critically acclaimed puzzle game developed by Capybara Games, the award-winning creators of Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP and Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes. Set on Grindstone Mountain, overrun with vicious Creeps, players control Jorj or Jorja, navigating through over 250 levels of intense color-matching puzzle battles. Chain together attacks by matching like-colored Creeps, use grindstones to switch colors for massive combos, and face challenging bosses. Collect resources and blueprints to craft powerful gear, unlock new modes like boss-rush, and compete on daily leaderboards. With a vibrant cartoon art style and an award-winning soundtrack by Sam Webster, Grindstone offers a thrilling mix of strategy and action.
In Grindstone, you play as Jorj or Jorja, slashing through Creeps by connecting same-colored enemies in a single move. Move in any of eight directions to create chains. Link 10 or more Creeps to spawn a grindstone, which lets you switch colors mid-chain for bigger combos. Complete level goals, like defeating a set number of enemies, to open the exit gate. Stay cautious—enemies become enraged over time and can attack if you end a turn adjacent to them.
To maximize rewards, aim for secondary objectives like unlocking treasure chests or stealing a Slob’s crown before exiting. Use special abilities, like the bow, to clear tough enemies from a distance. Craft gear with collected resources to gain advantages, such as increased damage or health. In tougher levels, prioritize paths that avoid enraged enemies, and use grindstones strategically to chain multiple colors for massive damage.
Progress through over 250 levels on Grindstone Mountain, each with unique enemy layouts and obstacles. Complete primary goals to advance, but tackle optional challenges for extra resources. The game gets harder the longer you stay in a level, so balance risk and reward.
Test your skills in daily challenge modes with competitive leaderboards, offering fresh puzzles every day. Unlock the boss-rush mode for intense battles against powerful foes. These modes provide replayability and a chance to prove your prowess against other players.
Grindstones spawn when you chain 10 or more Creeps of the same color. Including a grindstone in your path lets you switch to a different color, allowing for longer combos and more damage to enemies.
Yes, Grindstone is available on Nintendo Switch, PC (via Epic Games Store and Steam), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, in addition to Apple Arcade on iOS, macOS, and tvOS.
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