GRIMWORKS is a free-to-play asymmetrical survival horror experience on Roblox created by developer puliltz. Inspired by the Five Nights at Freddy's universe, the game pits eight survivors against a single player-controlled Attraction in a struggle to survive from midnight until 6:00 AM.
You can jump into public Alpha servers directly on Roblox or apply for closed developer testing waves through the official community Discord.
How to Access and Play GRIMWORKS on Roblox
GRIMWORKS is currently accessible on Roblox in an Alpha state. The game is free to access and supports up to nine players per server (eight survivors and one killer).
| Access Feature | Details and Official Specifications |
|---|---|
| Platform | Roblox (Place ID: 115874214832372) |
| Creator | puliltz |
| Pricing Model | Free-to-play |
| Server Capacity | 9 players (1 vs 8 asymmetrical format) |
| Current Build Phase | Public Alpha |
| Subscriber Perks | Roblox Plus users receive +5% Grimcoins and Killer Leveling |
To ensure you join the legitimate experience, navigate directly to the official puliltz creator profile or use the verified place link on Roblox. The developer notes that data corruption can occasionally occur during the Alpha build phase, and players should avoid unofficial duplicate listings.
Applying for Pre-Release Tester Access
In addition to open public Alpha servers, the development team conducts private testing sessions for unreleased features and balance changes. When recruitment cycles open, announcements are published within the official GRIMWORKS Discord community announcements channel.
Applicants must navigate the selection process using the following criteria:
- Age Requirement: Applicants must be at least 16 years of age.
- Discord Activity Level: The team recommends an account standing of Discord Level 25, though candidates with demonstrable prior QA or bug-testing experience are also considered below this threshold.
- Application Window: Testing application forms typically open for limited windows (such as two weeks).
- Submission Details: The application form requires an accurate Roblox username, Roblox User ID, Discord username, time zone, testing platform (such as PC or console), and availability.
- Contribution Details: Applicants must provide concrete examples of how they investigate bugs, reproduce mechanical failures, and submit actionable feedback to developers.
Official GRIMWORKS Controls
GRIMWORKS uses a standard first-person and third-person hybrid keybind layout for movement, evasion, and utility management on PC.
| Keybind | Action | In-Game Function |
|---|---|---|
| W / A / S / D | Move | Navigates the pizzeria corridors, rooms, and hazards. |
| SHIFT | Sprint | Consumes stamina to outrun the killer during chases. |
| CTRL | Crouch / Slide | Allows players to slide under low obstacles or crawl through vents. |
| E | Interact | Restores generators, revives downed teammates, and charges tools. |
| F | Ability | Triggers character-specific utility or killer abilities. |
| M1 | Attack / Use | Activates primary killer melee hits, tools, or items. |
Gameplay tests also demonstrate that crouching while running executes a momentum slide, which helps break sightlines or quickly clear office doorways before the Attraction catches up.
Core Gameplay: How to Survive the Night
Every standard round in GRIMWORKS begins at 12:00 AM following a brief setup countdown at 11:59 PM. The objective for the survivor team is to stay alive until the clock strikes 6:00 AM.
Managing Power Outages and Generators
Time does not advance automatically throughout the night if the power grid fails. When the power goes out, the round clock pauses, forcing survivors to search the pizzeria and restore the central generator:
- Gasoline Collection: Players must locate gas cans across the map, bring them to the generator, and hold interaction inputs while completing a cursor-balancing mini-game.
- Cables and Plugs: Missing cables and jump-start kits must be found in maintenance areas and reconnected to restore the circuit.
- Mini-Game Alignment: Restoring systems requires steady interaction without failing mechanical skill checks, which can alert the Attraction.
Survival, Revival, and Evasion Mechanics
Survivors must balance defensive positioning with active team support to avoid being picked off one by one:
- Health and Revives: If the killer strikes a player with a basic M1 or triggers a jumpscare, the survivor is knocked down. Downed teammates have a bleeding health bar that counts down; teammates must rush in with the E interaction to revive them. Revived players return to their feet with low health (typically 50 HP or less).
- Office Defense: Survivors can retreat to the security office and trigger physical door buttons to seal off the doorway. In current builds, map design features a working right-side defensive door, while other paths remain structurally open.
- Ventilation Shafts: Vents offer alternative escape routes across the pizzeria. However, entering ducts triggers an oxygen gauge that depletes rapidly, preventing survivors from hiding in vents indefinitely.
- Flashlight Battery: Handheld flashlights help illuminate dark corridors, but battery charge drains with use. Players must locate wall recharge stations to restore their battery capacity before entering unlit zones.
- Last Man Standing (LMS): If the rest of the team is eliminated, the final survivor enters Last Man Standing mode. This triggers a focused timer countdown and grants defensive recovery adjustments to give the lone survivor a final chance to reach 6:00 AM.
Playing as the Attraction
Players selected as the Attraction take control of iconic animatronics, starting with The Leader (and previewed variants such as the Puppet).
The killer hunts survivors using aggressive tracking and specialized abilities:
- Direct Attacks: Basic M1 swings deal heavy damage, while point-blank lunges trigger takedown jumpscares that incapacitate survivors on the spot.
- After Hours: An activation ability that alters pacing and map awareness to catch survivors off-guard in high-traffic hallways.
- Eternal Lova / Stinger: Stinger abilities disrupt survivor audio cues and apply debuffs to targets caught near curtains or tight corridors.
Spectator System and Cameras
When eliminated or waiting between revive attempts, survivors transition to an interactive spectator interface. Players can toggle between security cameras positioned around the pizzeria or switch into a first-person survivor POV camera to track their remaining teammates' escapes in real time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GRIMWORKS free to play?
Yes. The official Alpha release on Roblox is free for all players. Optional in-game purchases include donor tiers that reward Grimcoins and exclusive Bling skins for the cast attractions.
How many players can join a single match?
Official servers support up to nine players per lobby. A full match features eight survivors working cooperatively against one Attraction.
What happens when the power cuts out in GRIMWORKS?
When the power grid fails, the match timer freezes. Survivors must find fuel, connect cables, and repair the generator to restore electricity before the clock can resume counting toward 6:00 AM.
Can you hide inside the vents forever?
No. Crawling into ventilation ducts activates an internal oxygen meter. If you remain inside too long, oxygen depletion forces you out into the open corridors.
