The Grounding
Developed by Gus Jewell · Published by Gus Jewell
At a glance
Overview
An indie game by Gus Jewell, published by Gus Jewell — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “If she catches you, she kills you. Smoke 6 times without getting killed.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for The Grounding.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | No |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: x84
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: DX10
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Supported languages (1)
The Grounding FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is The Grounding?
Steam classifies The Grounding as a Indie game, developed by Gus Jewell. If she catches you, she kills you. Smoke 6 times without getting killed.
How much does The Grounding cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists The Grounding at $4.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is The Grounding single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for The Grounding: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is The Grounding on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The Grounding for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is The Grounding out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Sep 16, 2020.
What platforms is The Grounding on?
The Grounding is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is The Grounding single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does The Grounding cost?
Steam lists it at $4.99.
Who made The Grounding?
The Grounding is developed by Gus Jewell and published by Gus Jewell.
Where to get The Grounding
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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