The Grounding
Released Sep 2020
If she catches you, she kills you. Smoke 6 times without getting killed.
88% positive · 675 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $2.99
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Evaluation
The Grounding is a small indie game released on September 16, 2020 by solo developer Gus Jewell. The store description defines the complete game loop in two sentences: smoke six times without being caught. There is no DLC, no post-launch update history, no roadmap, and no developer communications indicating planned future content. The game launched as a self-contained, finished product and has remained that way.
Evidence
Store description fully describes the game's mechanics and win condition in two sentences — smoke six times without being caught. No mention of additional content, updates, or planned features.
Short description confirms the complete objective: smoke 6 times without getting killed. The game is fully self-contained.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Gus Jewell
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
The more you smoke, the faster she moves, and she can only move when you are not looking at her. If she's far away, she might cheat, and if she catches you, she will kill you.
Press E to smoke and open doors
Press E to smoke and open doors
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Last evaluated Jun 24, 2026
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