Choose Grounded
Choose Grounded if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 40,087 Steam reviews back the pick.
Grounded vs The Rake
Grounded and The Rake both land in Action, Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Adventure on Steam. Grounded (2022) is 2 years older than The Rake (2024). Grounded scores higher on Steam reviews (92.7% positive) than The Rake (60% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose The Rake
Choose The Rake if you want an Indie, Free To Play, and Casual game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound. On Steam, it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Rake launched in 2024.
Both Grounded and The Rake sit in Action and Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Grounded |  The Rake | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Free To Play, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.7% positive (40,087 reviews) | 60% positive (25 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Obsidian Entertainment | Kanoleiro |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Grounded (2022) is 2 years older than The Rake (2024).
- Grounded scores higher on Steam reviews (92.7% positive) than The Rake (60% positive).
- The Rake is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Grounded (5.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Grounded has co-op; The Rake does not.
- Grounded is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Rake has no Deck rating yet.
Grounded vs The Rake — FAQ
- Should I play Grounded or The Rake first?
- If you want chronology, Grounded (2022) came out before The Rake (2024). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Grounded and The Rake similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does The Rake have multiplayer like Grounded?
- No. Grounded supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while The Rake is listed as single-player only.
- Does Grounded run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Grounded is rated Deck Verified by Valve. The Rake doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.