Grounded (video game)

Grounded is a 2022 survival game developed by Obsidian Entertainment and published by Xbox Game Studios for Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. It was released for Windows and Xbox One in early access on July 28, 2020 and was fully released on September 27, 2022. The Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 versions were released on April 16, 2024. A small team of 13 Obsidian employees began working on Grounded following the completion of Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire, while the rest of the team began working on The Outer Worlds. In the game, the four protagonists are shrunk in size following a science experiment and must survive in a backyard, combating against various bugs and insects. The core premise of the game was inspired by the films Honey, I Shrunk the Kids and A Bug's Life. The game received generally positive reviews from critics and attracted more than 20 million players upon launch. The sequel, Grounded 2, was released in early access on July 29, 2025, and an animated series adaptation is currently in development.