Grounded Sim

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Grounded Sim is a single player survival simulation game with a horror theme. It was developed by IanSteel and was released on April 27, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

You wake up outside of a bar and follow a strange man through a portal... You end up in a run down farm with something or even someone chasing after you, can you collect all 8 of his tokens to escape him?

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 100 reviews

humor7 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game is entertaining and funny, providing a unique experience that many players enjoyed.
It's free, making it accessible for anyone looking for a fun distraction.
The game has a certain charm and creativity that resonates with players, even if it's not perfect.

The gameplay is often criticized for being boring and uncreative, with many levels lacking depth and engagement.
There are significant technical issues, such as poor lighting and lack of settings, which detract from the overall experience.
The game's connection to the GoAnimate culture is questioned, leading to a lack of authenticity and identity in its design.

humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many players finding it entertaining and genuinely funny. While some reviews note that the humor can be hit or miss, the overall sentiment is that the game offers a hilarious experience that adds to its appeal, especially considering it's free to play.
- “This game is one of the most entertaining and funny experiences I've played; it's free, so you have no excuse not to try it.”
- “This was hilariously fun to play; I genuinely love this game for absolutely no reason.”
- “This game was funny and cool as hell!”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
28%
43%
The gameplay is largely criticized for being boring and uncreative, with only five floors that lack engaging mechanics and tension. Players find the experience to be barebones, with minimal challenge and atmosphere, particularly noting that the later floors suffer from poor music choices that detract from the horror experience. While some acknowledge that there are moments of potential, overall, the gameplay is seen as janky and in need of significant improvement.
- “Focus on the gameplay.”
- “Gonna be brutally honest, the gameplay is somewhat janky and there is no escape menu, but it's a good game that could use improvements.”
- “Almost all of the gameplay is boring and uncreative.”
- “When there are only 5 floors in total, it's quite embarrassing; floor 4's gameplay entirely involves just tying things (I'd assume to some level inspired by Mr. Mix or Mario Teaches Typing, but it has no tension or anything making it feel scary).”
- “There is no tension walking through an empty map with a simple AI chasing you, and while yes, this is mostly a gameplay issue from the gameplay being barren, the lack of atmosphere surely contributes. The longer this game goes on, the less atmosphere there is; by floors 4 and 5, unfitting, stolen, poorly covered music is playing that makes this a horror game with a question mark.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The music in the game has been criticized for its lack of originality and atmosphere, with some tracks being described as poorly covered or even stolen. While the first two floors feature somewhat fitting music, the later levels suffer from unfitting and generic soundtracks that detract from the overall horror experience. Overall, the music fails to enhance the game's tension and immersion.
- “This game even goes as far as literally stealing music in floors 4 and 5 (no, slapping a soundfont on a midi doesn't make it original).”
- “The longer this game goes on, the less atmosphere there is; by floors 4 and 5, unfitting, stolen, poorly covered music is playing that makes this a horror game with a question mark.”
- “Really only the first two floors really try with the atmosphere, and even then I have a hunch it's just stock music.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
The atmosphere in the game is criticized for diminishing over time, particularly after the initial levels, where it fails to maintain tension and immersion. Users note that the use of unoriginal and poorly fitting music detracts from the horror experience, leading to a lack of engagement as the game progresses. Overall, the atmosphere is seen as a significant weakness, impacting the overall horror elements of the game.
- “Horror games thrive through atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the game's world.”
- “The sound design and visuals create a haunting ambiance that keeps you on edge.”
- “There is no tension walking through an empty map with a simple AI chasing you. While this is mostly a gameplay issue due to the barren design, the lack of atmosphere surely contributes. The longer this game goes on, the less atmosphere there is. By floors 4 and 5, unfitting, stolen, poorly covered music is playing, making this a horror game with a question mark.”
- “Really only the first two floors really try with the atmosphere, and even then I have a hunch it's just stock music.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a unique blend of humor and nostalgia, incorporating elements from the popular "Undertale" narrative alongside a meme-inspired storyline involving Caillou. Despite its unconventional premise, players find the story engaging and worth the investment.
- “Even though it's a meme game that features Caillou and references the story of Undertale, it honestly isn't bad!”
- “Plus, it has a reference to the story of Undertale, and that alone is worth my money.”