Poly Bridge 2 | VGC Score 88

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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 (Metacritic)	–	69	12
All-time Steam reviews	95%	90	1000
Metacritic user ratings	–	–	0
Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted)	90%	84	94
Calibration prior (typical game)	–	72	50

Acclaim gate: the raw blend lands at 88.1, but scores above 88 must be earned in front of a mass audience; this verdict rests on 8,253 player reviews, a largely self-selected fanbase. As more players weigh in, the ceiling rises (full scale unlocks at 100,000 reviews).

Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Jun 9, 2026) · 92 reviews sampled · 94 total reviews in window · weighted 56 up / 6.3 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →

Press & Creators reviews (5)

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
GameSpace
trust 58Jun 23, 2020
“There are only so many ways to build a bridge but Poly Bridge 2 finds a way to add enough to give new life to the aging original. The lack of a tutorial can make the first few levels more challenging than necessary, but the mix of traditional bridge-building and unconventional solutions will keep you engaged level after level. When the 64 levels included in the game are done the community fueled Gallery and Workshop levels will keep you going for hours on end.”
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60
Game Rant
trust 56May 29, 2020
“Poly Bridge 2 has all the tools to be really good. The building mechanics are solid and the satisfying feeling of seeing a bridge come together, with all the moving parts working perfectly, is certainly awesome. With some of the puzzles, true satisfaction can be found, and the tools in the sandbox mode allow players to create endless opportunities. However, the game is missing some of the polish that should probably come with a sequel. Instead of the eureka moment of putting the pieces together just right, the final product is often frustrating and confusing. Still, Poly Bridge 2 is at its best when everything clicks just right, like when a gorgeous bridge is constructed that lifts up high enough for a submarine to float right under just as a buggy flies on by.”
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85
Gaming Nexus
trust 55Jun 2, 2020
“If you're looking for a relaxing way to pass the time and improve your architectural skills, Poly Bridge 2 is worth checking out.”
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50
Shacknews
trust 53May 29, 2020
“This will be a better game once the community goes to work, but I’m not willing to drive my truck over this bridge just yet. 5/10 snapping steel beams.”
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72
Impulsegamer
trust 50Jun 17, 2020
“A fun game that will test your brain and no doubt frustrate you at times, but a lot of value in the editor directly and indirectly. At a pretty reasonable price I’d say this is a great option if you want a bit of puzzle solving fun.”
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Patch history

Patch 1.72
Jul 1, 2026
Patch 1.71
Jul 1, 2026
Patch 1.70
Jun 30, 2026
Patch 1.67
Jun 12, 2026
Poly Bridge 2 Online Services Update
Jun 9, 2026significant · resets scoring window
Patch 1.66
Oct 5, 2025
Patch 1.65
Aug 3, 2025
Patch 1.64
Jan 8, 2025
Patch 1.63
May 30, 2023
Patch 1.62
Apr 5, 2023
Patch 1.61
Mar 17, 2023
Patch 1.60
Mar 16, 2023
Patch 1.50
Nov 4, 2022
Patch 1.37
Sep 20, 2022
Patch 1.36 and our new game announced!
Sep 15, 2022
Patch 1.35
Sep 5, 2022
Patch 1.34
Aug 16, 2022
Patch 1.33
Aug 5, 2022
Patch 1.32
Jul 28, 2022
Patch 1.31
Jul 22, 2022
Patch 1.30
Jul 18, 2022
Patch 1.29
Sep 8, 2021
Patch 1.28
Jun 27, 2021significant · resets scoring window
Patch 1.27
Dec 14, 2020
Patch 1.26
Dec 3, 2020significant · resets scoring window
Patch 1.25
Oct 21, 2020significant · resets scoring window
Patch 1.24
Sep 15, 2020
Patch 1.23
Sep 12, 2020
Patch 1.22
Sep 2, 2020significant · resets scoring window
Patch 1.21
Aug 31, 2020significant · resets scoring window
Patch 1.20
Aug 2, 2020significant · resets scoring window
Patch 1.15
Jul 20, 2020significant · resets scoring window
Patch 1.14
Jul 10, 2020significant · resets scoring window
Patch 1.13
Jun 30, 2020significant · resets scoring window
Patch 1.12
Jun 23, 2020
Patch 1.11
Jun 17, 2020significant · resets scoring window
Patch 1.09 and Linux support
Jun 11, 2020
Patch 1.08
Jun 10, 2020significant · resets scoring window
Patch 1.0.5 and server issues
Jun 5, 2020significant · resets scoring window
Patch 1.02
May 30, 2020

…and 1 earlier patch announcements.