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Grounded

#12 of 46 in Console Games

Grounded: A story-led backyard survival adventure for solo players and cross-platform groups. Ranked #12 of 46 in Console Games by our editors (8.3/10); pricing: From $39.99; best for groups wanting a cross-platform survival adventure.

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At a glance

  • Editor score
    8.3 / 10
  • Pricing
    From $39.99
  • Best for
    Groups wanting a cross-platform survival adventure
  • Free plan
    No
  • Paid from
    $39.99one-time
  • Console platforms
    Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch
  • Facts checked
    5 Oct 2026

  • Where it wins

    • Play online with up to three friends across Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch.
    • Shared Worlds let friends continue a multiplayer save while its host is offline.
    • Playgrounds supports creating, publishing, sharing, and playing custom experiences.

  • Where it doesn't

    • The listed $39.99 one-time price may vary by platform and region.
    • Online multiplayer is limited to four players total.
    • Its backyard survival-adventure focus may not suit players seeking other genres.

Our verdict on Grounded

Shrunk to the size of an ant in a suburban backyard, players in Grounded gather resources, craft weapons, tools and armor, build shelters, and face oversized insects while uncovering a story. It supports solo play or online multiplayer for up to four players, making it a fit for individuals and small groups who want a survival-adventure with both exploration and a campaign. Cross-play spans Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch; PC is also listed as an available platform, though the platform details do not specify its cross-play compatibility.

Shared Worlds are a useful fit for groups whose schedules do not line up: players can continue a saved multiplayer world when its original host is offline. Alongside the story campaign, customizable game settings allow adjustment of the experience, while Playgrounds adds tools to design, publish, share, and play custom experiences. That gives Grounded a creative layer beyond its core gathering, crafting, and base-building loop, while keeping the central appeal focused on backyard survival.

The listed price is a $39.99 one-time purchase, stated in an official March 2024 announcement; prices may vary by platform and region. There is no free plan. Choose Grounded if a small group wants cross-platform co-op, persistent shared progress, and a story to play through, or if custom experiences are part of the appeal. It is less suited to larger groups, since online play tops out at four players, and to buyers looking for a different genre or a free entry point.

Grounded pricing

Plans From $39.99 No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices re-checked Oct 2026.
See plans on grounded.obsidian.net

Grounded fact sheet

Free planNo
Paid from$39.99one-time
Console platformsXbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch
GenreAdventure
Play modesNot verified
Online co-opYes
Cross-playYes
ESRB ratingTeen
DeploymentCloud
PlatformsWindows
SupportEmail
PricingFrom $39.99 (source)
Websitegrounded.obsidian.net
Facts checked5 Oct 2026

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