Grounded
What to Know
Average Score
- September 27, 2022
- Obsidian Entertainment
- Action, RPG, Adventure
Critics Consensus
- Users Interact
- September 27, 2022
- Action, RPG, Adventure
- Users Interact
Critics Consensus
# Reviews: 18
Grounded is a breath of fresh air in a tired space, taking the best elements of the genre and presenting them in a simple, charming way.
Rate and Review
Critic Reviews for Grounded
Critic Reviews
Score Distribution
18
Reviews
Silver
59% of scored reviews fell within the range of 80 to 86 / 100
Ranges
Grounded’s charming, Honey I Shrunk the Kids premise is elevated by its uniquely welcoming approach to wonder.
Grounded is a delightfully creative and occasionally terrifying survival sandbox.
Grounded has always been a solid idea on paper, but Obsidian brings that potential to full fruition for launch, delivering on the thrills and fun of its brilliantly Spielbergian conceit.
Vikki Blake (Eurogamer)
Recommended - (Read Review)
Grounded’s charming, Honey I Shrunk the Kids premise is elevated by its uniquely welcoming approach to wonder.
Fraser Brown (PC Gamer)
90/100 - (Read Review)
Grounded is a delightfully creative and occasionally terrifying survival sandbox.
Alex Avard (GamesRadar+)
3.5/5 stars - (Read Review)
Grounded has always been a solid idea on paper, but Obsidian brings that potential to full fruition for launch, delivering on the thrills and fun of its brilliantly Spielbergian conceit.
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Atomix | Sebastian Quiroz | 85 / 100 | 09-26-2022 | Obsidian Entertainment has done it once again. Grounded is an extremely fun survival game that takes the best elements of the genre and presents them in a simple way, where the experience is much bigger than it seems | Read review |
Attack of the Fanboy | Marc Magrini | 4.5 / 5 stars | 09-26-2022 | Grounded is a charming survival experience that mixes exploration, action, and crafting into one grand package. There are plenty of options for those wishing to get immersed in the world, and anyone willing to put up with the odd multiplayer requirements will surely get hours of enjoyment out of this game. | Read review |
Checkpoint Gaming | Elliot Attard | 8 / 10 | 09-26-2022 | Featuring a fun and slightly silly setting for this genre, Grounded comfortably provides the basics that allow it to create an engrossing and at times horrifying survival experience. Add a good amount of worldbuilding and a narrative that compliments the gameplay nicely and you have a cooperative experience well worth your time, even if a few bugs (and not the good kind!) have stuck around throughout its pre-release period. | Read review |
COGconnected | Mark Steighner | 87 / 100 | 09-26-2022 | Although it doesn’t reinvent survival game mechanics, Grounded’s setting goes a long way towards making the familiar seem new. The world is great fun to explore. It’s easy to lose yourself for hours in the game’s satisfying loops and creative environments. The narrative does a good job of giving you direction but not a rigid path, so you’re always free to take your time and enjoy. Slightly tepid combat and a few minor technical issues aside, Grounded is one of the most engaging survival crafting games I’ve played in quite a while. | Read review |
Destructoid | Jordan Devore | 8.5 / 10 | 09-26-2022 | Impressive efforts with a few noticeable problems holding them back. Won’t astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash. | Read review |
DualShockers | Jack Coleman | 8 / 10 | 09-26-2022 | Overall, the survival genre is very saturated. Grounded is a unique take on a tired formula and is genuinely a breath of fresh air in the space. It doesn’t reinvent the wheel but it doesn’t have to, it’s chosen a premise and has adapted it beautifully and skillfully. While some improvements can be made in combat and other areas, the game is a well-made experience that survival fans will love. I personally can’t wait to jump in with three friends following the full launch. It can get lonely out there all alone in suburbia. | Read review |
Eurogamer | Vikki Blake | Recommended | 09-26-2022 | Grounded’s charming, Honey I Shrunk the Kids premise is elevated by its uniquely welcoming approach to wonder. | Read review |
Everyeye.it | Giovanni Panzano | 8 / 10 | 09-26-2022 | Quote not yet available | Read review |
GameSpot | Mark Delaney | 8 / 10 | 09-26-2022 | Grounded doesn’t revolutionize its genre, but it does imbue it with the endearing heart of a child. | Read review |
GamesRadar+ | Alex Avard | 3.5 / 5 stars | 09-26-2022 | Grounded has always been a solid idea on paper, but Obsidian brings that potential to full fruition for launch, delivering on the thrills and fun of its brilliantly Spielbergian conceit. | Read review |
Generación Xbox | Javier Gutierrez Bassols | 8.5 / 10 | 09-26-2022 | Grounded is the perfect survival, building and role-playing game, with a good story and a miniature world full of life. | Read review |
IGN Italy | Davide Ambrosiani | 8.7 / 10 | 09-26-2022 | Finally mature and complete, Grounded is a game that has a lot to offer and little to be forgiven for. | Read review |
PC Gamer | Fraser Brown | 90 / 100 | 09-26-2022 | Grounded is a delightfully creative and occasionally terrifying survival sandbox. | Read review |
Press Start | James Berich | 8.5 / 10 | 09-26-2022 | In a genre that’s markedly saturated, Grounded stands tall. Dripping with charm, its unique setting and premise give it ample space to impress players who think they’ve seen it all. | Read review |
SpazioGames | Marino Puntorieri | 7.5 / 10 | 09-26-2022 | This final release for Grounded confirms that Obsidian gave its soul to the game, crafting a survival game which is still improvable, but unique in a lot of ways. | Read review |
The Games Machine | Marco Bortoluzzi | 8 / 10 | 09-26-2022 | At the standard settings and medium difficulty, Grounded is more demanding than it might appear at first glance: at the start of the game, everything that’s bigger than a tick will slaughter you and it takes a bit to figure out how to progress; equipment also needs not only to be crafted but also maintained. Luckily, the game also offers settings that allow for a more forgiving experience, perhaps better suited to anyone who’s planning on going solo. Other than that, Grounded is technically solid, and its audio can be incredibly atmospheric (and a little bit scary). | Read review |
Twinfinite | Kristina Ebanez | 4 / 5 stars | 09-26-2022 | If you are in the mood to try out something new in the survivalist genre, Grounded may be the game you are looking for due to its unique shrunken environment and formidable enemies. All things considered, I can’t wait to see what will happen next in this first-person narrative from Xbox Game Studios. | Read review |
Windows Central | Zachary Boddy | 4.5 / 5 stars | 09-26-2022 | Grounded concluded its early access tenure with one final update to pull everything together and add hours of fresh new content, resulting in one of the best games of 2022. Grounded is bound to inspire other titles in the survival genre for years to come. | Read review |
About Grounded
The world is a vast, beautiful and dangerous place – especially when you have been shrunk to the size of an ant. Explore, build and survive together in this first person, multiplayer, survival-adventure. Can you thrive alongside the hordes of giant insects, fighting to survive the perils of the backyard?
RELEASE DATES:
DEVELOPER(S):
- Obsidian Entertainment
PUBLISHER(S):
- Xbox Game Studios
GENRES:
- Action, RPG, Adventure
SERIES/FRANCHISE:
- n/a
GAME MODES:
- Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
GAME ENGINE:
- Unreal Engine 4
DLC:
- -
BUNDLED IN:
- -
DIRECTOR(S):
- Adam Brennecke
PRODUCER(S):
- -
DESIGNER(S):
- Bobby Null
PROGRAMMER(S):
- -
ARTIST(S):
- -
WRITER(S):
- -
COMPOSER(S):
- Justin E. Bell
GAME MODES:
- Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
GAME ENGINE:
- Unreal Engine 4
DLC:
- n/a
BUNDLED IN:
- n/a
DIRECTOR(S):
- Adam Brennecke
PRODUCER(S):
- n/a
DESIGNER(S):
- Bobby Null
PROGRAMMER(S):
- n/a
ARTIST(S):
- n/a
WRITER(S):
- n/a
COMPOSER(S):
- Justin E. Bell