Grounded vs V Rising

A full spec-by-spec comparison of Grounded vs V Rising — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.

Specification Grounded Xbox Game Studios V Rising Stunlock Studios
Overview
Release Date September 27, 2022 May 8, 2024
Availability Released Released
Age Rating Teen
Developer Obsidian Entertainment Stunlock Studios
Publisher Xbox Game Studios Stunlock Studios
Official Site https://www.xbox.com/en-us/games/grounded?source=lp https://playvrising.com/
Gameplay
Genre Adventure, Indie Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer
Game Modes Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op
Perspective First-person
Average Playtime 6 hours 7 hours
Platforms & Pricing
Platforms PC, PlayStation, Xbox PC
Available On Steam, Xbox Store Steam
PC Requirements
Minimum Requirements OS: Windows 7 Processor: x84 Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: DX10 Storage: 300 MB available space Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64 bit Processor: Intel Core i5-6600, 3.3 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X, 3.5 GHz Memory: 12 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti, 2 GB or AMD Radeon R7 360, 2 GB DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 7 GB available space Additional Notes: Minimum System Requirements might change in the future
Recommended Requirements Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64 bit Processor: Intel Core i5-11600K, 3.9 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, 3.7 GHz Memory: 12 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, 8 GB or AMD Radeon RX 590, 8 GB DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 7 GB available space Additional Notes: Recommended System Requirements might change in the future
Critic & Community Scores
Metacritic 82 / 100
Community Rating 3.8 / 5 (298 ratings) 3.7 / 5 (175 ratings)

Grounded vs V Rising: which should you buy?

For Filipino gamers, Grounded is the more accessible and broadly recommended choice. It runs on older PCs (Windows 7, 1GB RAM) and is available on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, whereas V Rising requires Windows 10, 12GB RAM, and a dedicated GPU, and is exclusive to PC. Grounded also boasts a higher Metacritic score (82 vs. none for V Rising) and a slightly better community rating (3.8 vs. 3.7). Its Teen rating and shorter average playtime (6 hours) make it a safer pick for casual or family play. V Rising is a newer, more demanding title with a vampire theme and MMO elements, offering a comparable playtime (7 hours) but requiring a stronger investment in hardware. Without price data, value can't be directly compared, but Grounded's availability on multiple stores (Steam, Xbox Store) and likely presence on Game Pass (as an Xbox title) could offer additional savings. For budget-conscious or casual gamers, choose Grounded; for those with a high-end PC seeking a focused online survival RPG, V Rising is worth considering.

Frequently asked questions

Which game has lower system requirements?

Grounded has much lower minimum requirements: Windows 7, 1GB RAM, and any DX10 graphics card. V Rising requires Windows 10, 12GB RAM, and at least a GTX 750 Ti.

Which game has better ratings?

Grounded has a Metacritic score of 82 and a community rating of 3.8/5. V Rising does not have a Metacritic score listed, and its community rating is 3.7/5.

Which game runs on more platforms?

Grounded is available on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. V Rising is only available on PC (via Steam).

Which game is newer?

V Rising was released on May 8, 2024, while Grounded was released on September 27, 2022. V Rising is the newer title.