Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful personal experience. As the story unfolds, Gris grows emotionally and gains new abilities that let her interact with the world in different ways, all rendered through hand-drawn, watercolor-style animation.
The game blends platforming and light puzzle-solving with a wordless narrative told entirely through art, color, and an original musical score, as Gris's world gradually regains its color and form.