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Metacritic 8213+

Grounded

Obsidian Entertainment|2022AdventureIndie

LumiScore

79

out of 100

Great pick for ages 13+ — low engagement risks

Up to120min/day

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💸 Monthly cost: $0–$20/mo

Growth

79/100

Strong

Growth Value

Risk

22/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage cooperative play with friends or family to maximize the social benefits. Discuss resource management and strategic planning with your child. Set clear time limits for play sessions, utilizing the game's natural stopping points like securing the base or completing a crafting goal.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Spatial Awareness5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Creativity5/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
88
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
73
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
65
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)79/100

What your child develops

Grounded offers a rich cooperative survival experience that fosters problem-solving, strategic thinking, and creativity as players work together to build bases, craft tools, and overcome environmental challenges. Its emphasis on teamwork and communication makes it an excellent platform for developing social-emotional skills in a shared adventure.

Base: UnknownPlaytime: ~6hReviewed May 2026

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About this game

The world is a vast, beautiful, and dangerous place – especially when you have been shrunken to the size of an ant. Explore, build, and survive together in this first person, multiplayer, survival-adventure.