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What players say
Why the number is what it is: aspect mentions counted across 301 sampled Steam reviews (248 positive / 53 negative), recent and most-helpful. Plain keyword counting, fully reproducible; nothing here is written by a machine.
What positive reviews talk about
- Story & writing35% mention it
- Combat17% mention it
- Visuals & art14% mention it
- Controls & UI9% mention it
- Multiplayer & servers6% mention it
What negative reviews complain about
- Story & writing49% mention it
- Combat23% mention it
- Bugs & crashes23% mention it
- Controls & UI21% mention it
- Multiplayer & servers17% mention it
Satisfaction by hours played
Same score, different games: see how sentiment holds up the longer people play.
Under 5h
50%
24 reviews
5-15h
75%
44 reviews
15-40h
87%
76 reviews
40-100h
86%
110 reviews
100h+
89%
47 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) | – | 75 | 24 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 87% | 80 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 72 | 25 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 84% | 78 | 305 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Jun 10, 2026) · 300 reviews sampled · 305 total reviews in window · weighted 214 up / 39.3 down · computed 1h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (32)
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
“D&D fans would appreciate Solasta: Crown of the Magister, but things that work great on paper may not be so good in a single player videogame.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Solasta faithfully recreates much of the experience of a fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons adventure with a focus on satisfying combat.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Overall though, in spite of the snags I hit, Tactical Adventures mostly did a really good job with the story and the combat in Solasta. It succeeds in pumping some life into a genre that hasn’t been catching my attention for a while. Some of my points might come across as a bit harsh, but I want to stress that it was still a very good experience most of the time. It might need a little love that it’s almost certain to get post-release, but I can still recommend this game for fans of D&D style RPGs.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Solasta: Crown of the Magister has a few notable problems, and it starts to stumble the closer you get to the finish line. However, it still manages to offer an engaging and highly customizable experience that will keep you entertained for many hours.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Solasta is a fantastic D&D experience and I recommend all fans of the 5th edition to give it a shot. Though it may not impress visually, the gameplay will captivate fans especially since the developers enhanced it in a very imaginative way. If you're looking for a bit more D&D in your life, this is the way.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Despite its linear story, Solasta offers the best implementation of the 5E ruleset to-date. Roll for initiative!”
read full review ↗ - 80
“For all its flaws, Solasta: Crown of the Magister is still a wonderful take on a D&D style game”
read full review ↗ - 85
“So overall, Solasta: Crown of the Magister does an excellent job at bringing a tabletop experience over to the digital realm. While it may not be perfect, that’s more of a detail as it’s still being worked on with new features to come down the line such as the Dungeon Maker and a Sorcerer class to add to the already existing six available. Will more come? That’s to see down the line but for now? Solasta offers hours of brilliant tabletop goodness all from the comfort of your chair.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Dungeons and Dragons fans and CRPG veterans are going to love this game. Delving into forgotten dungeons with a cast of custom heroes who rely on well-planned character builds and combat scenarios is admittedly not ground-breaking. However, licensing the official tabletop ruleset and translating it so well into a video game will pique many people’s interest and pull them in for the long haul. Undoubtedly, parts of the mechanics need further explanation and plenty of bugs need addressing. Regardless, it’s amazing the depth and quality this indie studio has ardently delivered. Solasta: Crown of the Magister is a sure critical hit.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“SOLASTA: Crown of the Magister has its faults, but still manages to be an enjoyable RPG experience. if you just want a D&D-eqsue dungeon crawler to play through, there are certainly worse options to choose from.”
read full review ↗ - 95
“These heroes are worth to wear royal crown. Just Give 'Em A Chance.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Solasta: Crown of the Magister tries to be the most authentic D&D adaptation in the video game form and it achieves that in spades. The whole thing may seem a little bit on the cliché and conservative side of RPG design but all the parts have been put together in such a good way that this adventure becomes quite thrilling to go through.”
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Bazimag…and 20 more tracked reviews.
Patch history
- Update 0.5 - Character Creator: Time for an Upgrade!Jun 10, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Dev Update #23 - Character CreationFeb 24, 2026
- Dev Update #22 - Ready Your Action!Feb 10, 2026
- Dev Update #21 - The Subclasses of Early AccessJan 27, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Dev Update #20 - The Year of Adventure is Upon Us!Jan 13, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Dev Update #19 - The Factions of NeokosDec 2, 2025
- Dev Update #18 - Uncovering the World MapNov 18, 2025
- Dev Update #17 - Of Might & Magic & Art!Oct 7, 2025
- Dev Update #16 - UNLEASH THE BEES!Sep 2, 2025
- 2024 Ruleset Update - FAQJun 24, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Dev Update #13 - Class Spotlight: The WizardMay 13, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Dev Update #12 - Class Spotlight: The Fighter (+ May Dev Stream)Apr 29, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Dev Update #11 - Class Spotlight: The Cleric (& March Contest Results!)Apr 15, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Dev Update #10 - Class Spotlight: The SorcererApr 1, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Dev Update #09 - Ready for the Demo?Feb 18, 2025
- Dev Update #08 - Welcome to Neokos!Feb 11, 2025
- Dev Update #07 - Class Spotlight: The PaladinFeb 4, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Dev Update #06 - Class Spotlight: The RogueJan 28, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Dev Update #05 - Back to Combat!Jan 21, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Dev Update #04 - A Chat with our Art DirectorJan 14, 2025
- Palace of Ice - Patch 1.5.92Jun 22, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Palace of Ice - Patch 1.5.74Jun 15, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Palace of Ice - Hotfix 1.5.52Jun 7, 2023
- Palace of Ice - Hotfix 1.5.49May 30, 2023
- Palace of Ice - Hotfix 1.5.48May 29, 2023
- Palace of Ice - Full Release Patch NotesMay 25, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Inner Strength Patch Notes - Version 1.4.31Dec 7, 2022
- Inner Strength Hotfix #2 - v1.4.30 Patch NotesNov 28, 2022
- Inner Strength Hotfix #1 - v1.4.28 Patch NotesNov 17, 2022
- Inner Strength Release Patch NotesNov 14, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Dev Update #32 - Monks: If you got a butt I'll kick it!Oct 27, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Dev Update #31 - Bards are singing, Flowers are blooming...Oct 12, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Dev Update #30 - Back with the Dragonborn!Sep 28, 2022
- Patch Notes - Version 1.3.91Aug 11, 2022
- Patch Notes - Version 1.3.85Jul 26, 2022
…and 15 earlier patch announcements.