Dark magic, shattered order, and a world on the brink. Grimoire of Domance has launched on Xbox, inviting players to step into a dangerous 2D action-platformer where power is taken, not given.
Available now for £4.19, this spell-slinging adventure challenges you to dominate your enemies, absorb their essence, and use forbidden magic to stop an ancient evil from consuming everything.
Alongside its Xbox Series X|S Optimised release, Grimoire of Domance is also available on Xbox One and Windows PC, giving players multiple ways to experience its elemental combat system.
There’s also extra value to be found via the Axes & Spells Bundle, which includes Grimoire of Domance and Frozen Axe across all three platforms for £19.99.
Magic Built on Dominance
In Grimoire of Domance, the natural balance of the world has collapsed. You play as a highmage of a powerful Mage Order, wielding a legendary Grimoire capable of absorbing the essence of fallen foes. Your former master has been possessed by the ancient entity Bahg’Val, and only by mastering forbidden magic can the world be saved.
Every enemy you defeat becomes a source of power. Their elemental essence fuels your abilities, transforming combat into a constantly shifting puzzle of strategy, timing, and adaptation.
Six Elements, Six Ways to Fight
Combat in Grimoire of Domance thrives on flexibility. At any moment, you can switch between six distinct elements, each offering a completely different playstyle and approach to battle.
- Fire focuses on sustained damage and explosive area control
- Water freezes enemies in place with icy projectiles
- Earth uses physics-driven attacks, bouncing boulders, and aggressive plant summons
- Air prioritises speed, agility, and chain lightning between targets
- Holy enhances movement with double jumps and devastating laser attacks
- Dark trades safety for power, sacrificing health and mana for extreme damage output
Choosing the right element is critical. Enemy weaknesses, environmental obstacles, and puzzle mechanics all demand careful elemental selection rather than button-mashing aggression.
Combat That Rewards Thinking
Grimoire of Domance is designed around deliberate, tactical encounters. Some enemies can only be efficiently defeated with specific elements, while environmental puzzles require destroying certain blocks or triggering reactions with the correct magic type.
This approach keeps combat fresh throughout the adventure, leading up to an inevitable confrontation with Bahg’Val himself in a climactic final battle that tests everything you have learned.
Grimoire of Domance – Key Details At A Glance
- Game: Grimoire of Domance
- Genre: 2D Action-Platformer
- Price: £4.19
- Platforms: Xbox Series X|S Optimised, Xbox One, Windows PC
- Bundle: Axes & Spells Bundle (£19.99) including Frozen Axe and all platform versions
- Core Mechanic: Absorb enemy essence to power elemental magic
- Elements: Fire, Water, Earth, Air, Holy, Dark
- Developer / Publisher: Gray Boss Game Studio
A Compact Spell With Serious Bite
With its sharp pixel art, flexible elemental combat system, and focus on smart decision-making, Grimoire of Domance delivers a surprisingly deep experience at a budget-friendly price.
Whether you’re hunting achievements, mastering every element, or diving in via the Axes & Spells Bundle, this is a dark fantasy platformer that rewards those willing to dominate rather than simply survive.
The Xbox Store is handling a fully optimised Xbox Series X|S edition, another that runs perfectly on Xbox One, and that for Windows PC.
