Linux Review:

Grounded 2

Shrunk again, but the world is much larger. In this open-world, single-player or co-op survival adventure, craft weapons and armor, build your base, and traverse the playground on your buggy. But something else is out there—and it hasn’t forgotten you.

Grounded 2

PROTON TIER: GOLD


Grounded 2 - Technical Documentation (Proton)

Grounded 2 is an open-world survival adventure where players are shrunk down and must craft, build, and explore a backyard playground while facing mysterious threats. The game supports single-player and co-op modes.

Status Check

ProtonDB Tier: Gold

The game runs well over Proton.

TWEAKS & TRICKS

  • Resolution Issues: The game may attempt to initialize at a lower resolution, obscuring menu options.
    • Solution: PROTON_ENABLE_WAYLAND=1 %command% -screen-width 3840 -screen-height 2160
  • Bluetooth Microphone Issues: The game may force non-default bluetooth headsets into low-quality mode.
    • Solution: This appears to be a game-specific issue, regardless of platform. Adjust your system’s audio output settings to ensure the headset is operating at its intended quality.
  • Performance Issues (Luman): The game may exhibit performance issues due to “Luman.”
    • Solution: Edit the engine.ini file to disable Luman. (Specific steps to edit the file were not provided in the reports, this is dependent on player setup.)
  • Multiplayer Connection Issues: Users have experienced difficulties joining multiplayer lobbies or have been disconnected. Crossplay is currently unavailable.
    • Solution: As of current reports, no specific Proton command fixes the multiplayer issue. Waiting for the developers to implement Steam Deck Verified status or future updates may resolve this.

Verdict

Grounded 2 is a playable experience on Linux via Proton, despite some optimization concerns and multiplayer limitations. While tweaks might be needed to address resolution and performance issues, the Gold rating on ProtonDB indicates a generally positive experience. Players interested in single-player survival gameplay can likely enjoy the game. If multiplayer is a priority, consider waiting for further updates or Steam Deck Verified status.