Grounded vs The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Grounded wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™ is R$181.81 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Grounded | The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™ |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 63 | 66 |
| Quality | 88 | 67 |
| Value | 45 | 70 |
| Popularity | 40 | 33 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 199.00 | R$ 17.19 |
| Steam Review Score | 90.6% positive | 80.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 2.0K | 364 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™
Loaded Cheapest Authorized resellerR$17.19−81%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized resellerR$31.15−65%Buy 
Nuuvem Authorized resellerR$35.59−60%Buy Side by side over time
GroundedThe Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™
Details and requirements
| Item | Grounded | The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™ |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 27, 2022 | August 27, 2024 |
| Developers | Obsidian Entertainment | Free Range Games |
| Publishers | Xbox Game Studios | North Beach Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 11 64bit | Windows 10/11 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-7700K or Ryzen 5 1600 | Intel® Core™ i7 (6 Core or better) |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce GTX 1060 6GB or Radeon RX 470 | NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2060 |
| Storage (minimum) | 8 GB available space | 20 GB available space |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 12 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Grounded or The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™?
Grounded won the comparison against The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™ based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Grounded worth buying over The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™?
Based on the metrics, Grounded won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™ currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:20 PM UTC