What this wiki covers

This is an independent fan-made wiki for GRAIN ROT. It is structured around the most common player queries, with one canonical page per keyword rather than overlapping articles. Every fact is sourced; uncertain items are marked 待确认.

Game identity

  • Title: GRAIN ROT
  • Developer: Beck & Branch Games
  • Publisher: Neem Interactive
  • Genre: Horror co-op extraction builder
  • Platform: PC (Windows, Steam) — App ID 4450620
  • Release: 2026-08-07
  • Price: USD 19.99 (launch-week 10% off)
  • Co-op: Online up to 4 players
  • Solo / Family Sharing: Supported

Core lore (verified)

The world is a post-apocalyptic ruin. The surface is a scorched wasteland where exposed objects ignite. Players are Living Sparks — sentient artificial souls created by the Ancients — inhabiting fragile wooden Vessels. Two NPCs, Biggie and Murch, rescue the player at the start.

Core systems (verified)

  • Vessel classes — Builder is the default; more unlock through Outpost upgrades.
  • Tools — Mallet (early), swords, heavy hammers, firearms, compasses.
  • Grinder — Converts debris into gold at the Outpost.
  • Outpost / Sanctuary — Acts as a talent tree with dining hall, warehouse, second floor.
  • Rot mechanic — Deep layers distort geometry, voices and enemy behavior.

Uncertain items (待确认)

  • Exact demo-download figures (200k wishlists and 350k demo downloads are repeated across outlets; 待确认 whether official).
  • Specific recommended-tier GPU models on the official store page.
  • First-party Chinese localization beyond Steam auto-translate.

Browse by topic

  • Gameplay — Beginner Guide, Tips, Extraction, Weapons.
  • Mechanics — Living Spark, Vessel, Corrupted.
  • Progression — Outpost, Base Building, Quest.
  • Multiplayer — Co-op, Multiplayer.
  • Store — Price, Release Date, System Requirements, Review.