Grounded

Grounded

Released Sep 2022

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?

89% positive · 96K reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Evaluation

Grounded launched in full 1.0 form on September 27, 2022. After that the developer shipped three major content updates: the Super Duper update on April 25, 2023 (a Wasp Queen boss, an item duplication machine, and a base coziness system), the Make It and Break It update on November 13, 2023 (the Playgrounds creation mode and new building pieces), and the Fully Yoked update on April 16, 2024 (Ant Queens, New Game+, and PlayStation and Nintendo Switch support). On April 5, 2024 the developer announced Fully Yoked as the last planned content update for Grounded, and the update's patch notes repeat that message, saying the team will keep refining and perfecting the existing game. The store lists one add-on, the original soundtrack, which became available on October 5, 2022. Because the developer has stated that Fully Yoked is the final planned content, the game's content is complete as of April 16, 2024, and ongoing work is described as refinement of the existing game.
Evidence
Fully Yoked 1.4 update launched with Ant Queens, New Game+, and new platform support; the developer called it the last planned content update and pledged only continued refinement of the existing game
news post · Apr 16, 2024 source content shipped
high
Developer announced the upcoming Fully Yoked 1.4 update and described it as the last planned content update for Grounded
news post · Apr 5, 2024 source development ending
high

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Publisher
Xbox Game Studios
Achievements
45
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op

About this game


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?


Uncover the mysteries while playing through the story!

How did you wind up so small? Who did this to you? How do you go home? These are all answers you will uncover as you play through the story.


Solo or with friends – anytime!

You can face the backyard alone or together, online, with up to three friends. Not only that, but with the Shared Worlds feature, you can continue to play in your shared world even if the original host is not on, with all your progression saving!


Nowhere is safe – not even your base!

Creatures can be found roaming the yard in a multitude of environments, such as the depths of the pond, the caverns of the termite den, and even the sweltering heat found in the sandbox. You can even attract them to different places in the yard by activating the MIX.R devices. However, the more you interfere with the creatures in the yard, the higher the chance that they come knocking at your own door, so you better prepare.


Play true to your playstyle!

Use the in-game customization systems such as Mutations and Milk Molars to activate the bonuses and perks you want for your character. Not only that, but craft and upgrade your armor and weapons to give your character the stats and advantages you need in order to take on the perils of the backyard.


It’s time to go big, or never go home!
Last evaluated Oct 8, 2026
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