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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) | – | 75 | 10 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 82% | 76 | 393 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 64% | 63 | 3 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 6 reviews sampled · 8 total reviews in window · weighted 3.4 up / 1.9 down · computed 59m ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (18)
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.
- 80
“The price may be a bit high for a cartoonish card game, but Pirates Outlaws is fun and light-hearted. Better, it has good playability and re-playability with its numerous locations and different heroes to engage in epic battles.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Pirates Outlaws is a very pleasant card game with clear rules and fairly soft entry conditions for beginners. A large roster of characters, several diverse worlds, from the tropics to cold seas, as well as increasing complexity leave an exceptionally positive impression. It is a pity that this project is not yet on the Nintendo Switch, where it would be most appropriate.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Pirates Outlaws offers dozens of hours of fun thanks to a varriety of game characters, environments and enemies. If you don't mind card games based mostly on luck, then buying Pirates Outlaws is a bet on the right card.”
read full review ↗ - 86
“With its smart and generally quick play, plenty of heroes to unlock, and a bit of roguelike flair this deckbuilder has a lot going for it”
read full review ↗ - 60
“50+ hours of addicting, fun, fast, and easy-to-understand gameplay awaits fans of roguelikes in Pirates Outlaws - plus some simple, yet beautiful, and varied visuals, and hundreds of unlockables (and achievements, for those who care about those).”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Pirates Outlaws is a good card game, you could even say that it is a great introductory proposal for those who want to give this type of experience in gaming a chance. The system is balanced, it is not kind when it does not have to be but it also lets luck do its thing. Of course, it is also a game with limitations and some details that are not overlooked, but it is definitely a game worth playing, having fun and getting away from the demands of the video games we are used to.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“A beautiful, simple and engaging card battler that draws you in, but might tire you out if you don’t have the patience to keep playing (and playing) to unlock the treasures buried deeper within the game.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Nothing wrong with getting this game if you need more Slay the Spire.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Lacklustre animation aside, Pirates Outlaws is a great addition to the strategy card game genre.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Roguelike, you say? Card battler? Deck-builder? In the vein of Slay the Spire? Well, why didn’t you say so? I adore Slay the Spire and adore roguelikes, so surely Pirates Outlaws (which I think is a weird name) will be a surefire hit. Load your pistol, grab a parrot, and let’s sail the high seas! AAAARRRRRGGGGGGHHH!”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Although there are problems with making most of its content available and also an excessive randomness for combat and progress, Pirates Outlaws is one of the best current roguelikes, with a lot of personality and a considerable challenge.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Don't let the lack of creativity in the main game mode fool you: Pirates Outlaws will get you addicted to its virtually infinite possible combinations of cards and character abilities. If roguelikes and deckbuilders are among your favorite genres, be prepared to keep doing run after run.”
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Nintendo Blast…and 6 more tracked reviews.
Patch history
- Pirates Outlaws V2.6 Patch NotesDec 19, 2023
- Pirates Outlaws V2.51 Patch NotesOct 27, 2023
- Pirates Outlaws V2.5 Patch NotesOct 10, 2023
- Pirates Outlaws V2.4 Patch NotesAug 21, 2023
- Pirates Outlaws V2.31 Patch NotesJun 21, 2023
- Pirates Outlaws V2.30 Patch NotesJun 13, 2023
- Pirates Outlaws V2.21 Patch NotesMar 3, 2023
- Pirates Outlaws V2.14 Patch NotesNov 25, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Pirates Outlaws V2.13 Patch NotesNov 1, 2022
- Pirates Outlaws V2.12 Patch NotesOct 28, 2022
- Pirates Outlaws V2.11 Patch NotesOct 20, 2022
- Pirates Outlaws V2.10 Patch NotesOct 12, 2022
- Pirates Outlaws Next Update PreviewApr 15, 2022
- Pirates Outlaws V2.02 Patch NotesApr 1, 2022
- Pirates Outlaws V2.01 Patch NotesMar 11, 2022
- Pirates Outlaws V1.91 Patch NotesNov 9, 2021
- Pirates Outlaws V1.72 Patch NotesJan 20, 2021
- Pirates Outlaws V1.71 Patch NotesDec 29, 2020
- Pirates Outlaws V1.62 Patch NotesNov 5, 2020
- Pirates Outlaws V1.61 Patch NotesOct 30, 2020
- Pirates Outlaws V1.52 Patch NotesSep 27, 2020
- Pirates Outlaws V1.51 Patch NotesSep 20, 2020
- Pirates Outlaws V1.41 Patch NotesAug 17, 2020
- Pirates Outlaws V1.31 Patch NotesJul 14, 2020
- Pirates Outlaws V1.21 Patch NotesJun 9, 2020
- Pirates Outlaws V1.11 Patch NotesJun 2, 2020
- Pirates Outlaws V1.01/V1.02 Patch NotesApr 16, 2020
- Pirates Outlaws V0.932 Patch NotesMar 25, 2020
- Pirates Outlaws V0.931 Patch NotesMar 20, 2020
- HAPPY 1ST ANNIVERSARY!Mar 5, 2020
- Pirates Outlaws V0.91 Patch NotesFeb 24, 2020
- NEW HERO | UNKOWN CAPTAINFeb 24, 2020
- Pirates Outlaws V0.81 Patch NotesJan 16, 2020
- NEW HERO | BEAR TAMER & CHINESE NEW YEAR EVENTJan 13, 2020
- Pirates Outlaws V0.72 Patch NotesDec 27, 2019
- Pirates Outlaws V0.71 Patch NotesDec 20, 2019
…and 6 earlier patch announcements.