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Online survival sandbox

Grounded

Grounded is a researched MMOFinder catalog entry whose broad genre and lifecycle classification were cross-checked against public MMO directory references.

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StatusReleased

Business modelNot yet verified

GenreOnline survival sandbox

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StructuredWorld structureSandbox

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Player fit

Why you might like it

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.

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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.

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Research record

Last checked: 2026-08-20
Profile depth: Researched
Source note: MMORPG.com directory / public MMO reference cross-check

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What MMOFinder has checked

5/6documented areas

Core factsCore catalog fields are recorded; deeper confirmation remains in progress.Partial
Current statusThe profile contains a checked lifecycle or availability record.Verified
Gameplay featuresDetailed feature verification is not yet complete.Unavailable
Gameplay mediaTwo source-attributed gameplay images are recorded.Verified
Source trail1 linked source is recorded for review.Verified
Last reviewedCatalog fields reviewed Aug 16, 2026.Verified

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Combat matchTrials of Ascension: ExileBoth cataloged with Not yet verified Genre & settingTree of LifeBoth cataloged as Online survival sandbox Shared featuresSkyclimbersShared: PvE, solo play Business modelSamuTaleBoth recorded as Not yet verified

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Game history

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Grounded screenshots & gameplay

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Gameplay, availability and research notes

Within MMOFinder's catalog, Grounded is classified as a Online survival sandbox. Its current status is Released, and the recorded business model is Not yet verified. MMOFinder records its release year as —. Platform availability is listed as Not yet verified. MMOFinder keeps incomplete fields visible instead of converting uncertain catalog data into unsupported claims.

The current record describes combat or multiplayer structure as Not yet verified. Discovery metadata associated with this profile includes Online Game, Catalog. Developer information is recorded as Not yet verified, with publisher information recorded as Not yet verified. These details provide a compact starting point for deciding whether the game belongs on a player's research list.

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