Grounded
Grounded is a researched MMOFinder catalog entry whose broad genre and lifecycle classification were cross-checked against public MMO directory references.
Platform availability
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- Status
- Released
- Business model
- Buy-to-play
- Genre
- Online survival sandbox
- Release
- —
- Platforms
- Windows, PlayStation, Xbox
- Developer
- Obsidian Entertainment
- Publisher
- Xbox Game Studios
- Profile
- Full
MMO DNA
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PvE is the sole focus — there is no PvP mode
Solo survival is supported, though the game is designed around co-op
Base-building against a miniaturized backyard makes this a strong sandbox signal
Real-time survival combat is recorded
Not a persistent MMO
- A well-regarded survival game from Obsidian Entertainment with a distinctive miniaturized-world premise — exploring an ordinary backyard as if you were insect-sized.
- Fully released (not early access) since September 2022, with base defense, wild biomes, big bosses, and a complete story arc.
- Cross-platform support spans PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation, letting friends group up regardless of platform.
- Co-op focused design supports up to four players working together to build bases and survive.
- A direct sequel, Grounded 2, entered early access in July 2025, so the original game's systems have a clear creative lineage still being actively built on.
Things to consider
- This is a survival/crafting game, not a persistent-world MMORPG — it has no large-scale multiplayer server structure beyond small co-op groups.
- Its miniaturized-insect setting and tone are distinctly different from typical MMO fantasy or sci-fi worlds, which some players may find takes adjustment.
- As a finished, fully released game, it's no longer receiving the frequent major content updates that a live-service or early-access title would.
- Players interested in the franchise's current active development should look at Grounded 2 instead, which is where Obsidian's ongoing content updates are now focused.
- Base building and survival progression require sustained multi-session investment rather than quick drop-in play.
Research record
- Last checked
- 2026-08-28
- Profile depth
- Full
- Source note
- Discovered in MMORPG.com / MMO game directories; deeper fields pending verification
What MMOFinder has checked
- Gameplay featuresStructured gameplay fields were source-checked for this profile.Verified
- Gameplay mediaTwo source-attributed gameplay images are recorded.Verified
- Source trail1 linked source is recorded for review.Verified
- Last reviewedCatalog fields reviewed Aug 28, 2026.Verified
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Grounded relationship map
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Grounded timeline
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- —Released
MMOFinder records Grounded as released in —.
- CurrentCatalog status
Released
- 2026-08-16Research checked
Core catalog fields were reviewed for this profile.
Grounded screenshots & gameplay
Two verified gameplay images and a gameplay video for a quick look at the game in action.
Source: Obsidian Entertainment / official launch trailer
Gameplay, availability and research notes
Grounded is cataloged by MMOFinder as a Online survival sandbox. Its recorded status is Released, while the business model is listed as Buy-to-play. MMOFinder records its release year as —. Current platform data lists Windows, PlayStation, Xbox. The profile keeps uncertain fields explicit so incomplete research is not presented as established game information.
Gameplay metadata currently describes combat or multiplayer structure as Real-time survival combat against giant insects, primarily co-op (no PvP mode). Discovery tags on the record include Online Game, Catalog. The developer field lists Obsidian Entertainment, and the publisher field lists Xbox Game Studios. Together these catalog fields help distinguish this title from similarly named games and provide useful inputs for MMOFinder’s filtering and comparison tools.
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