Grounded 2

Expanded sequel with more content but hampered by resource-gating and grind in solo play.

Strong survival crafting with compelling story but significant optimization issues. 20+ hours.

A sequel to the shrinking survival game with more bugs and early access issues than the first. Features fun co-op gameplay and excellent atmosphere but feels too similar to the original. Riddled with

Early access has everything to know, enjoyable for series fans

Grounded 2's early-access build already eclipses the stellar original. Mountable insect pets, leveled-up RPG specs, and a meaningfully improved story make this one of the best survival games the reviewer has played, with caveats for incomplete content and technical issues.