Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10/11 with updates Processeur : AMD Ryzen 5 2600 / Intel i5-8400 Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : AMD RX 5700 / Nvidia GTX 1070 / Intel Arc A580 DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 40 GB d'espace disque disponible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10/11 with updates Processeur : AMD Ryzen 5 5600X / Intel i7-10700K Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : AMD RX 6800 XT / Nvidia RTX 3080 DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 40 GB d'espace disque disponible
Grounded 2
Long sessions dominate the conversation: players who have logged more than 25 hours are overwhelmingly enthusiastic, while performance hiccups keep surfacing. Overall the title enjoys a Very Positive status on Steam, with 81% of the 22,229 reviews rating it positively and 84% of the 400 post‑release sampled reviews doing the same.
What it's about: Il y a à peine deux ans, vous avez découvert le monde à la taille d’une fourmi… aujourd’hui, c’est reparti, mais ce n’est pas tout à fait pareil
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What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 95 | 90 | 1 | 4 |
| Performance | 37 | 5 | 3 | 29 |
| Content / longevity | 35 | 31 | 1 | 3 |
| Stability / bugs | 35 | 1 | 9 | 25 |
| Graphics / art | 16 | 11 | 1 | 4 |
| Multiplayer | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 |
| Story / writing | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Interface / UX | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Value for money | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 46 h on median; those who dislike it: 28 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
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Strengths
- Gameplay shines with 90 positive mentions out of 95 total.
- The story receives unanimous praise: 9 positive mentions out of 9.
- Content depth is highlighted by 31 positive mentions out of 35.
- Graphics earn a solid approval rate, with 11 positive mentions out of 16.
- Multiplayer is appreciated by half of its discussants, with 6 positive mentions out of 12.
Weaknesses
- Performance is a major pain point, only 5 positive mentions out of 37 and 29 negative mentions.
- Bugs dominate the criticism, with 25 negative mentions out of 35 and 9 mixed references.
- The UI receives no positive feedback, 7 negative mentions out of 7.
- Price is questioned by the single reviewer who flagged it as negative.
Who is it for?
Fans of cooperative survival adventures who enjoy deep crafting and exploration will find plenty to love. Players tolerant of occasional performance hiccups and willing to invest time will get the most out of the experience.
Is Grounded 2 worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 81% of 22,229 Steam reviews are positive (player score 84/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay shines. Current price: 29,99€.
Verdict
Grounded 2 delivers a compelling core loop and a story that resonates, backed by strong gameplay and rich content. Yet its technical rough edges—especially performance and bugs—prevent it from reaching its full potential. If you can look past the glitches, the game rewards long‑term play with a genuinely enjoyable survival experience.
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