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Grounded shrinks players to insect size in a suburban backyard, turning familiar objects into environmental scale landmarks. The survival loop includes base building against ant raids and spider attacks. GPA scores it high on Craft and Co-op, with Horror above average — the spider encounters are genuinely threatening regardless of prior arachnophobia.
Recommended for: Beginner to Advanced players (A score of 50 or higher indicates a good fit.)
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Grounded（グラウンデッド） leads with its サバイバルアクション identity, anchored by the core feel of "Grounded shrinks players to insect size in a suburban backyard, turning familiar objects into environmental scale land…." The headline profile reads Crafting 80% / Co-op 75% / Graphics 70%, making it a strong pick for fans of Crafting and Co-op. Accessible enough for newcomers while offering enough depth to satisfy veterans.
Our editorial team scored "Grounded（グラウンデッド）" by using its feel of survival, 昆虫世界, and Obsidian as the primary lens, weighting Crafting and Co-op most heavily. Top similar titles include "No Man's Sky", "パルワールド（Palworld）", "エンスラウデッド（Enshrouded）".
Obsidian Entertainment's Grounded (full release September 27, 2022) shrinks you to ant size in a suburban backyard where spiders and hornets become apex threats. Dew from grass, gear crafted from insect parts, and base building fuse into co-op survival — GPA's "perspective shift" is not a one-off gimmick but runs through exploration, combat, and crafting alike.
Up to four players split scout vs. haul roles naturally — our co-op games 20 list places it in category ④ survival-craft. GPA tags highlight Crafting 80%, Co-op 75%, and Graphics 70% — less sprawling open-world (50%) than a tight base-and-gear loop tuned for small friend groups versus Valheim or Core Keeper. Solo works, but Co-op 75% pays off most when calling out spider hunts and boss fights — PS5, Switch, and cross-play (April 2024) make matching friends across platforms easier.
* Based on GPA sub-tag scores. Tags: shrunken survival, insect world, Obsidian, crafting, co-op.
Q. Which platforms are supported?
PC (Steam and Microsoft Store), Xbox One / Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 / PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch. The 1.0 launch hit PC and Xbox in September 2022; PS5, PS4, and Switch followed on April 16, 2024. Cross-play across Xbox, Steam, PlayStation, and Switch rolled out with the console launch. Also on Xbox Game Pass (Ultimate / PC Game Pass). Check the platform badges at the top of this page for the live sheet data.
Q. Store ratings and awards?
Metacritic lists PC and Xbox as Generally Favorable (meta scores roughly 77–83). Steam shows Very Positive across 90k+ reviews. OpenCritic has ~89% critic Recommended. Awards: Xbox Game of the Year at the Golden Joystick Awards 2020; nominated for Innovation in Accessibility at The Game Awards 2020; nominated for Action Game of the Year at the D.I.C.E. Awards 2023.
Q. Can you switch between TPS and FPS?
Yes — toggle first-person (FPS) and third-person (TPS) anytime in settings. FPS suits melee and aiming; TPS helps base building and navigation. GPA's "perspective shift" covers both the shrunken-world scale and this camera choice. An Arachnophobia Safe Mode also softens spider visuals for accessibility.
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