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Grounded

Grounded

The world is a vast, beautiful and dangerous place – especially when you have been shrunk to the size of an ant. Can you thrive alongside the hordes of giant insects, fighting to survive the perils of the backyard?

90%
Very Positive
DeveloperObsidian Entertainment
PublisherXbox Game Studios
Release DateSep 27, 2022
-50%
$39.99$19.99
Peak Players31.9K
Metacritic83
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
Action
Adventure
AI Review Summary

Grounded is a highly-regarded survival game that shrinks players down to explore a backyard filled with realistic insects and rewarding progression. While it offers a premier co-op experience with deep building and combat mechanics, it is marred by significant multiplayer connectivity issues and a heavy resource grind.

Pros

  • Exceptional world design and exploration that feels rewarding regardless of quest progression.90%
  • Strong co-op gameplay that makes it one of the best multiplayer survival titles in recent years.85%
  • Deep survival mechanics including diverse weapon builds, boss fights, and a solid progression system.80%
  • High level of realism in insect behavior and environmental atmosphere.70%
  • High replayability with players spending dozens of hours without getting bored.75%

Cons

  • Severe multiplayer connectivity issues including frequent disconnects and high jitter for non-hosts.90%
  • Heavy resource grinding that can feel like hours of farming for minimal progression.80%
  • Frustrating gameplay mechanics such as animation locks and delayed animations.60%
  • Regional pricing concerns, specifically noted as being overpriced in markets like Mexico.40%
  • Some players find the writing and certain core mechanics to be frustrating or poorly designed.50%

Notable Mentions

  • Reviewers frequently compare the experience to the classic Honey, I Shrunk the Kids film premise.
  • Multiplayer often requires a VPN for stable connections in certain regions like the EU or USA.
Confidence: 62%
Based on the 169 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Jul 24, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
2.6K
Peak · last 90 days
9.9K
All-time peak
31.9K

Price

Current price
$39.99$19.99-50%
Lowest tracked
$19.99since Nov 24, 2025

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
96%
All-time positive
90%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews95.6K
Positive: 85.8K (90%)Negative: 9.8K (10%)

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Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

89h

Avg Playtime at Review

81%

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