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What players say
Why the number is what it is: aspect mentions counted across 440 sampled Steam reviews (420 positive / 20 negative), recent and most-helpful. Plain keyword counting, fully reproducible; nothing here is written by a machine.
What positive reviews talk about
Positive reviews don't converge on specific aspects.
What negative reviews complain about
- Controls & UI20% mention it
- Bugs & crashes15% mention it
Satisfaction by hours played
Same score, different games: see how sentiment holds up the longer people play.
Under 5h
97%
36 reviews
5-15h
85%
41 reviews
15-40h
98%
60 reviews
40-100h
96%
72 reviews
100h+
96%
231 reviews
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) | – | 79 | 10 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 97% | 93 | 2190 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 88 | 25 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 97% | 92 | 207 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Aug 30, 2026) · 207 reviews sampled · 0 total reviews in window · weighted 166.6 up / 5.8 down · computed 1h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (64)
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.
- 70
“That Terraria continues to receive ports to new systems is a testament to the game's playability. It continues to attract new fans while prompting long-time players to double- and even triple-dip. I don't think you need the Switch version if you're already set up on your other gaming system(s) of preference (especially at the current price). If the Switch is your only option, however, it's good enough for us to offer a recommendation. Let's just hope the developers manage to dig up and build couch co-op before night falls again.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Should you buy Terraria on the Switch? Well, that’s a rather nuanced question. On one hand, you have a stable version of an enjoyable, content-rich sandbox classic that can be played both at home and on the go, with that latter option proving to be an intuitive take. On the other hand, the current lack of local co-op is pretty damning for many, especially given that this Switch version is selling for a notably higher price compared to other modern versions.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Terraria is as enriching and fun as ever on the Switch.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“If players are seeking a big and deep adventure that is truly theirs and that they can share with their friends, then Terraria is the game for them. Terraria offers hours upon hours of content for gamers of any taste. Casual and hardcore, competitive and social; everyone will find something to enjoy. Few will, however, enjoy the whole package, but that is fine. This is a game where players themselves decide how it should be played. After the initial barrier of learning the game, a big world opens up and an unending adventure starts.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Whether you're into building giant masterpieces, defeating boss monsters for awesome loot, or exploring the depths of the map, Terraria offers up a variety of experiences and lets you pick and choose how to play based on your mood.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Collect, build, fight and customize your world in Terraria. There are dozens of items, materials, weapons and armors you can craft, as well as dangerous foes you will have to defeat if you want to get the best loot. Go solo or join your friends online and create the world you've always wanted to live in.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“A fantastic game of exploration and survival. You can occasionally feel lost in its open-world that lacks any real signposting, but the simple joy of digging and crafting means you’ll keep playing to discover the naturally-occurring progress.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“I believe 505 Games did an excellent job porting Terraria to the Switch and made the most of the buttons, triggers, and joysticks at their disposal. but after so many hours of playing with mouse and keyboard, it is hard to adjust. Though, being able to play Terraria from the comfort of my bed may be worth the effort.”
read full review ↗ - 97
“The whole point of Terraria is to explore, find weird contraptions and treasure chests, and use new items to make even more awesome things. I just wanted to keep unlocking the secrets of the game, and that is why this simple yet massive game just keeps giving and giving. I have barely scratched the surface, and I can’t wait to play some more.”
read full review ↗ - 91
“Terraria is at its best as a single-player experience, and in that regard the Switch version is a great port of that most important part. If you’ve never played the game before- or you have and you’d like it on your Nintendo console- this is definitely worth a look. Just keep in mind that, for now at least, it’s pricier here than you’ll find it on mobile or PC. ”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Part action game, part LEGO playset, Terraria is more or less Dig Dug taken to the extreme. The first hour or so is slow going, but once Terraria opens up, it can be very difficult to put down.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“What sets Terraria apart from its obvious inspiration is more than just 2D design; it’s the action-centric tone that emerges the more you dig around and buddy up with pals, especially online ones who have cultivated their own worlds and arsenals (though local split-screen multiplayer is included).”
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Worth Playing…and 52 more tracked reviews.
Patch history
- Terraria State of the Game - August 2026Aug 30, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Terraria 1.4.5.7 - Out Now for PC! (Console/Mobile Soon)Aug 19, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Terraria State of the Game - July 2026Jul 30, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Terraria State of the Game - June 2026Jun 25, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Terraria State of the Game - May 2026May 28, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Terraria State of the Game - April 2026May 1, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Terraria State of the Game: March 2026Mar 26, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Terraria State of the Game - February 2026Feb 26, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Terraria 1.4.5: Bigger & Boulder - Available Now!Jan 27, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Terraria State of the Game - December 2025Dec 26, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Terraria State of the Game - November 2025Nov 28, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Terraria State of the Game - October 2025Oct 30, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Terraria State of the Game - September 2025Sep 25, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Terraria State of the Game - August 2025Aug 28, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Terraria State of the Game - July 2025Jul 31, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Terraria State of the Game - June 2025Jun 27, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Terraria State of the Game - May 2025May 29, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Terraria State of the Game - April 2025Apr 24, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Terraria State of the Game - March 2025Mar 27, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Terraria State of the Game: February 2025Feb 27, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Terraria State of the Game - January 2025Jan 30, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Terraria State of the Game - December 2024Dec 26, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Terraria State of the Game - November 2024Nov 28, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Terraria State of the Game - October 2024Oct 31, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Terraria State of the Game - September 2024Sep 26, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Terraria State of the Game - August 2024Aug 29, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Terraria State of the Game - July 2024Jul 25, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Terraria State of the Game - June 2024Jun 27, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Terraria State of the Game - May 2024May 30, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Terraria State of the Game - April 2024Apr 25, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Terraria State of the Game - March 2024Mar 28, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Terraria State of the Game - February 2024Feb 29, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Terraria State of the Game - January 2024Jan 25, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Terraria State of the Game - December 2023Dec 31, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Terraria State of the Game - November 2023Nov 30, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Terraria State of the Game - September 2023Sep 28, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Terraria State of the Game - May 2023Jun 5, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Terraria State of the Game - March 2023Mar 30, 2023significant · resets scoring window
…and 9 earlier patch announcements.