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Grounded 2

Grounded 2

Shrunk again, but the world is much larger. In this open-world, single-player or co-op survival adventure, craft weapons and armor, build your base, and traverse the playground on your buggy. But something else is out there—and it hasn’t forgotten you.

82%
Very Positive
DevelopersEidos-Montréal, Obsidian Entertainment
PublisherXbox Game Studios
Release DateJul 29, 2025
$29.99
Peak Players48.9K
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
Early Access
Action
Adventure
Early Access
AI Review Summary

Grounded 2 expands on its predecessor's micro-scale survival formula with a vast, secret-filled open world and engaging lore. However, the experience is currently hindered by significant technical issues, including severe multiplayer lag and poor optimization that affects frame rates even on high-end PCs. While the core gameplay is praised as thoughtful and challenging, many players suggest waiting for further stability patches.

Pros

  • Thoughtful and challenging survival gameplay with fun combat mechanics.90%
  • Vast open world with numerous nooks and crannies that reward exploration.85%
  • Engaging narrative continuity and lore drops for fans of the first game.80%
  • Significant amount of content available even in its early access state.75%
  • Stunning scenery and environmental design that enhances the sense of scale.70%

Cons

  • Severe multiplayer connectivity issues and lag, particularly for client players.95%
  • Poor optimization resulting in frequent frame drops and freezing.90%
  • Game-breaking technical bugs that can lead to unfair character deaths.85%
  • Mandatory Xbox account and constant internet connection required for hosting.75%
  • Updates occasionally introduce new stability issues or break existing features.60%

Notable Mentions

  • The game is currently in Early Access, which accounts for many of its technical shortcomings.
  • Highly recommended for players who enjoyed the original Grounded.
  • Steam Deck users represent a very small portion of the current player base at 2%.
Confidence: 83%
Based on the 200 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Sep 5, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
4.3K
Peak · last 90 days
19.8K
All-time peak
48.9K

Price

Current price
$29.99
Lowest tracked
$26.99since Jan 3, 2026

Review Sentiment

Last 30 days
95%
All-time positive
82%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews25.2K
Positive: 20.5K (82%)Negative: 4.6K (18%)

2%

Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

43h

Avg Playtime at Review

78%

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