The Grinch Dreamcast box art

Sega Dreamcast · Action-Adventure

The Grinch

Deep cut

SystemSega Dreamcast
GenreAction-Adventure
DeveloperBehaviour Interactive
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Developed by Behaviour Interactive, The Grinch arrived on the Sega Dreamcast as an action-adventure game.

Among the 16 Dreamcast action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #16 by legacy score.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you've played the Dreamcast hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a game you can finish in one short session
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing The Grinch is like

Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.

Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.

The Grinch gameplay screenshot on Dreamcast
In-game screenshot (Dreamcast)

The Grinch walkthroughs & guides

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The Grinch FAQ

Who made The Grinch?

It was developed by Behaviour Interactive.

Is The Grinch multiplayer?

No. The Grinch is a single-player game.

How long does The Grinch take to play?

As an action-adventure game, The Grinch typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about The Grinch on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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