Choose Grounded
Choose Grounded if you want an Action and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 40,087 Steam reviews back the pick.
Grounded vs Venture
Grounded and Venture sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. 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: Grounded (2022) is 4 years older than Venture (2026). Grounded scores higher on Steam reviews (92.7% positive) than Venture (88.2% positive). Venture is free; Grounded is paid (39.99 USD). 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 Venture
Choose Venture if you want an Indie and Free To Play game with DualShock Controller Support, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Venture launched in 2026.
Both Grounded and Venture ship Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op on Steam, so either pick lands close enough that the choice is taste, not category. 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 |  Venture | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Indie, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 39.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 92.7% positive (40,087 reviews) | 88.2% positive (17 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Obsidian Entertainment | Venture Studios |
Side by side
- Grounded (2022) is 4 years older than Venture (2026).
- Grounded scores higher on Steam reviews (92.7% positive) than Venture (88.2% positive).
- Venture is free; Grounded is paid (39.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Grounded is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Venture has no Deck rating yet.
Grounded vs Venture — FAQ
- Should I play Grounded or Venture first?
- If you want chronology, Grounded (2022) came out before Venture (2026). 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.
- Do both Grounded and Venture have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Grounded ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Venture ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is Venture free?
- Yes — Venture is a free-to-play Steam title. Grounded is paid (39.99 USD).
- Does Grounded run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Grounded is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Venture doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.