Grounded

Obsidian Entertainment

PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/SPremium

Health Score

GOOD

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About This Game

Grounded is a survival-adventure game where players are shrunk to the size of an ant and must explore, build, and survive in a suburban backyard. Players gather resources, craft tools and weapons, construct bases, and fight giant insects. The game offers both a story-driven experience and cooperative online multiplayer for up to four players, focusing on teamwork to overcome the environment's challenges.

Score Breakdown

Positive Aspects

Educational Value

3/5

Creativity

4/5

Pro-Social

4/5

Risk Factors

Addictive Monetization

0/5

Time Pressure / FOMO

3/5

Social Risk

3/5

Content Intensity

2/5

Negatives

•Contains moderate fantasy violence where players fight giant insects, with some non-graphic green 'blood' effects.
•Rated Teen for mild language, with occasional use of words like 'piss' and 'crap', and minor blood effects in player-on-player combat.
•Online multiplayer with voice and text chat is limited to friends lists, but still presents a risk of unmoderated interactions.
•The game's themes and complexity are not suitable for younger children, reflected in its ESRB Teen rating.

Positives

•Strong cooperative multiplayer design encourages teamwork and communication with friends to achieve shared survival goals.
•Offers extensive creative freedom with robust base-building systems and character customization through crafting armor and weapons.
•Fosters problem-solving, resource management, and strategic thinking as players navigate a challenging environment.
•No in-game purchases, loot boxes, or battle passes
•the game is a one-time purchase.
•Lacks daily login rewards or limited-time events, allowing players to progress at their own pace without pressure.