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Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 81 | 23 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 86% | 80 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 88% | 82 | 80 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Apr 22, 2026) · 80 reviews sampled · 78 total reviews in window · weighted 42.5 up / 5.6 down · computed 4h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (35)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 90
“ScourgeBringer is a wonderfully slick and addictive roguelite adventure that flings its players headlong into non-stop frenetic combat and never lets up. This is an unapologetically tough game and if you struggle with the constant repetition and death inherent in the roguelite genre you may find it all a little hard to put up with. However, if you're not put off by a challenge, or if you're a Celeste or Dead Cells fan who is craving more, what Flying Oak Games has conjured up with this one is sure to absolutely delight.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“ScourgeBringer is certainly a valid title, which ensures frenetic and adrenaline-pumping action. Even the audio is consistent with the game and uses arcade music that tends to increase as the gameplay becomes more intense.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“It almost feels like nitpicking to find flaws in ScourgeBringer, as it has an answer for almost anything that might be a problem.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“There’s something about ScourgeBringer that deep down brings back my nostalgia for being in an arcade, pumping quarters into a game that consistently kicks my butt yet still puts a smile on my face...”
read full review ↗ - 75
“ScourgeBringer has strong pixel visuals, extremely tight gameplay, and a high level of challenge. But a lack of variety limits its appeal.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“ScourgeBringer offers everything you'd want from a roguelite experience. Fast-paced gameplay, amazing visuals and soundtrack, and understandable systems round out a truly enjoyable experience. Some button-heavy combat and hardcore difficulty aren't enough to damper the fun to be had in this top-notch action-platformer.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Overall, Scourgebringer is a wonderful addition to the world of rogue lite games. It has a wonderful fast-paced feeling to it that makes those who want more action to take it speedier, while you still have the option to slow down if needed. The upgrade system is lenient enough that you don't feel like you aren't making any progress, and each individual room that makes up the sprawling labyrinth of kill boxes is reasonably constructed so as to not screw you over while still making clearing the room challenging. Scourgebringer is a great choice for anyone looking for a little bit of fast paced action, or a nice helping of pain that isn't quite absusive like Dead Cells or Dark Souls.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“ScourgeBringer offers players an engaging roguelike challenge that will be a joy to play for fans of the genre. With its tight controls, beautiful graphics, and thrilling combat, ScourgeBringer is sure to keep you on your toes throughout a run.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Kinetic action, beautiful, horrible pixel-art and a sense of place that stays with you - this is a dark treat.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“A great looking, challenging rogue-like game with a crazy heavy metal soundtrack to pump you up. Some people may be turned off because of the high difficulty, but if you keep with it, you will find your skill level will improve making the game easier.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“ScourgeBringer has a mostly enjoyable flow to it and some great visuals, if you can see them in the chaos. However, it's joining the cavalcade of roguelites around at the moment, and brings little new to the table, outside of some often burdensome bullet hell elements. If you've got an itch for recurring death and frustration, this will definitely satisfy for a time, but there are far better examples of the genre out there.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“Like so many indies before it, rogeulike Scourgebringer has found its true home on the PlayStation Vita.”
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Nintendo Life
SpaceNerd.it
VGChartz
Nindie Spotlight
PC Invasion
NintendoWorldReport
Chalgyr's Game Room
Checkpoint Gaming
Eurogamer
GameGrin
TheSixthAxis
GameSkinny…and 23 more tracked reviews.
Patch history
- 1.62 update + new game announcement!Apr 23, 2026
- Experimental patch with Dash invulnerability available!Apr 22, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- 1.60 and modding tool now available!Jun 7, 2021
- 1.52 patch notesFeb 11, 2021
- Update 1.50 is out!Jan 27, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- New year's updateJan 5, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- 1.50 Update BETA availableDec 7, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- Version 1.44 is out with fixes!Oct 29, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- Out of Early AccessOct 21, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- 1.31 new controls code!Jul 30, 2020
- The Old World - Update Now Available!Jul 22, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- ScourgeBringer's roadmap latest update is here!Jul 10, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- The Living Walls Small Update - Beta 1.21May 1, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- The Living Walls Update Is Now Live!!Apr 29, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- New Update Coming This Week!Apr 27, 2020
- Development UpdateApr 10, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- Smoothness Update is Live!Mar 12, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- Beta 1.03 is live!Feb 7, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- Alpha 6 Is Now Available!Jan 10, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- Alpha 5 is now available!Oct 25, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- Alpha 4 is now available!Sep 9, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- Alpha 3 is now available!Jul 29, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- Alpha 2 is now available!Jul 8, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- Alpha 1 is now available!Jun 18, 2019significant · resets scoring window