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Grounded
Action
Adventure
Single-player
Multi-player
Co-op
Online Co-op
Full controller support
Steam Trading Cards
Steam Cloud
Remote Play on Tablet
Family Sharing

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?

Developers: Obsidian Entertainment
Publishers: Xbox Game Studios
Release Date: Sep 27, 2022
Price (USD): $19.99
Current Players: 3.5k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Very Positive(92%)
unique concept
detailed world
quality of life features
co-op mode
difficulty
story
inventory complexity
grindy
technical issues
multiplayer problems
inventory management
The general sentiment around the game is largely positive, with many players enjoying the unique concept of surviving in a shrunken world. Players appreciate the thoughtful design and the level of detail that brings the backyard to life. However, the game is not without its challenges—many players note a grindy nature and technical issues, particularly regarding multiplayer connectivity and durability mechanics. Despite these critiques, the game generally stands out for its creativity and provides a fun, collaborative experience, especially when played with friends. The complex inventory management and intense difficulty of certain combats present a mixed reception, reflecting varied player preferences.

Positive Points

  • Many players praise the game's unique shrink-down survival concept that combines creativity and intrigue, effectively capturing a 'Honey, I Shrunk the Kids' experience.
  • The world design, level of detail, and sheer amount of content including hidden elements and expansive areas are highly appreciated.
  • Players enjoy the depth of the crafting and building systems, highlighting quality of life features such as crafting from nearby storage and versatile base-building opportunities.
  • The game effectively offers a strong co-op mode, making it highly enjoyable and engaging to play with friends, enhancing the overall experience.

    • Negative Points

  • Several players criticize the game for being overly grindy, especially in the mid to late game stage, with tedious material gathering and durability issues.
  • There are frequent complaints about technical issues, such as bugs in multiplayer connectivity, leading to lag and desync problems.
  • Players find the inventory management cumbersome and overwhelming due to the sheer volume of items and lack of efficient organization tools.

    • Mixed Points

  • While some players love the intense challenge and high difficulty of certain boss fights and game stages, others find them excessively hard and frustrating.
  • Some appreciate the story and find the narrative compelling, but others feel it's secondary and not the main draw of the game.

    • Common Themes

  • The fear of insects and arachnophobia setting is a consistent theme, with many players noting the added thrill or fear factor, often mentioned in a humorous or lighthearted way.
  • The sense of progression and achievement in the game, both in terms of upgrading personal skills and improving base facilities, keeps players engaged, though sometimes leading to grind-related frustrations.
  • Game performance and bugs were commonly mentioned issues, with varying experiences ranging from minor inconveniences to game-breaking incidents.
    • Updated 9/25/2025, 12:01:30 AM UTC
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