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Grounded

The world is a vast, beautiful and dangerous place – especially when you have been shrunk to the size of an ant. Explore, build and survive together in this first person, multiplayer, survival-adventure. Can you thrive alongside the hordes of giant insects, fighting to survive the perils of the backyard?

Role-playing (RPG)AdventureXbox Series X|SPlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)
ReleasedSep 27, 2022
Performance data3 GPU profiles
Catalog sourcemanual

This page is a PC performance guide. Check how the Windows version should run on your hardware, then raise the FPS target if you want SpecBeacon to suggest what to upgrade first.

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Choose your GPU and resolution first. If you want 90 or 120 FPS, SpecBeacon can suggest what to upgrade next.

Main stepEnter your PC here, then run Check FPS.The result card will jump into view as soon as the estimate is ready.
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Your PC

Start here. Pick your GPU first, then add CPU, resolution, and RAM if needed.

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1. Pick your graphics card2. Add your processor3. Choose resolution and RAM
GPU · Graphics card

This has the biggest impact on FPS. Start here.

CPU · Processor

Add this after GPU for a more accurate estimate.

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Step 3

Target FPS and upgrade plan

Want 90 or 120 FPS instead of 60? Pick a target and SpecBeacon will point to the first upgrade worth making.

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Guide

How to use this page

SpecBeacon mixes official PC requirements, benchmark coverage, linked review pages, and update notes so you can make a quicker hardware decision without hopping across multiple tabs.

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Benchmark coverage3 GPU / 3 CPU
Reaction signal1 sources
  • Use the FPS card first if you want a quick answer for your current PC.
  • Use the update and review links below when a game is new, patched often, or still getting mixed reports.
  • When benchmark coverage is thin, treat the estimate as directional and prioritize the GPU before chasing smaller CPU gains.
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If you are still deciding whether this game is worth an upgrade, these short guides explain how SpecBeacon reads FPS targets, PC requirements, and GPU-first upgrade decisions.

Updates

Latest notes

Steam App ID 962130

Grounded 2 Update: The Toxic Tangle – Available Now!
OfficialPatch Notes
Community Announcements · Obsidian Shyla2026-01-27If you haven’t jumped into Grounded 2 yet, now’s the perfect time to see what all the buzz is about.The Toxic Tangle is the game’s first major content update, expanding Brookhollow Park with a massive new biome, new creatures (including some familiar faces), and new systems like passive mutations. Oh—and did we mention you can now ride a fully tanked-out Ladybug Buggy with a water cannon strapped...
Hotfix 1.4.7.4815 is Now Available!
OfficialPatch Notes
Community Announcements · jhilton2025-05-12Playgrounds Mode Updates Creature Spawner Customization The Creature Spawner now supports customizing stats on spawned creatures Bug Fixes: Resolved a crash that could occur when a client placed an infused weapon in Playgrounds Mode Fixed a bug where time would stop permanently in Playgrounds mode Fixed a crash when respawning with a pet Corrected a bug that unintentionally increased the health of...
Patch 1.4.7 Has Been Released
OfficialPatch Notes
Community Announcements · Obsidian Aarik2025-04-17Patch 1.4.7 Notes General Changes Added an “AFK” state to Grounded Now when the player is inactive for 60 seconds, Hunger and Thirst is now reduced by 95% until the player returns Zipline Speed Boost: When using the ZIP.R, zipline speed is now 50% faster. Gamepad Movement: Walking slower than sprint speed no longer drains stamina. Natural Explorer Mutation and Aphid Slippers Speed Boosts: Now give...
The Grounded Series Bundle Is Here
Official
Community Announcements · anpritc2025-12-19The Grounded Series Bundle Is HereWhether you are stepping into the backyard for the first time or returning to face what lies beyond, the Grounded Bundle brings the current Grounded experience together in one tiny-but-mighty package. This bundle includes Grounded and Grounded 2, two survival adventures that transform the familiar into something vast, beautiful, and dangerous.In Grounded, the back...
Grounded 2 Available Today!
Official
Community Announcements · Obsidian Shyla2025-07-29Ride together, survive together Grounded 2 is now available in Game Preview | Early Access on July 29, 2025 When you've been shrunk to the size of an ant, what was once familiar is now a wild, uncharted frontier. Traverse sprawling manmade spaces overgrown with nature with buggies that can fight alongside with you, uncover hidden secrets, and fight to survive in a world much larger than the backya...
FAQ

Quick answers

Does this page include PC performance data?

Yes. SpecBeacon can estimate FPS for this game with the current seeded benchmark coverage.

Is the score an official review score?

No. The SpecBeacon Score is an internal reaction signal. It is not copied from Metacritic, OpenCritic, Steam, or the publisher.

What matters most for getting more FPS?

In most cases, GPU choice and resolution move the estimate the most. CPU and RAM usually refine the result rather than replace the GPU signal.