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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 | 24 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 89% | 83 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 87% | 80 | 1089 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Feb 28, 2024) · 300 reviews sampled · 1089 total reviews in window · weighted 197.2 up / 35 down · computed 10h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (25)
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
“Bear and Breakfast stands out as one of my favorite games of the year. Its visual style is instantly appealing and its gameplay feels nearly flawless. It's a chill game that wants you to feel relaxed while micromanaging your own bed and breakfast locations. The game has a wonderful reward system and there's a ton of things to unlock to keep you playing for hours on end. The game on Nintendo Switch is extremely well done, despite a control scheme that requires a bit of practice to get used to. Bear and Breakfast feels right at home on the platform sitting next to the likes of Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley. Bear and Breakfast managed to be so wonderful that it jumped to the top of my game-of-the-year contender list. Do yourself a favor, go and buy this game. It's an absolutely wonderful title that must be played for a bear-y good time (I'm sorry, I couldn't resist).”
read full review ↗ - 70
“While some of the drawbacks are disappointing, there’s a lot to love about this game, as there are great rewards that will keep the player coming back. Bear and Breakfast is a wholesome game that will give you all the cozy vibes from start to finish.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Bear and Breakfast is the most fun I've had with a management sim in a long time. As I write this, I can't wait to finish up the checklist of tasks on my last hotel and round out my recipe list. It's a crafting experience with a lot of depth that never becomes too repetitive, and even when it gives you too much to do, it also encourages you to step back and take a breath.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Bear and Breakfast offers players a pleasant collection of activities, interlaced with a wholesome story and loveable characters in a whimsical nature-filled world.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“The most glaring problem for Bear and Breakfast is that controlling the game is an immense chore on Switch, which means it ends up being a chore to help a bear complete his own chores. Opening up new areas and completing specific goals to move forward in the game is rewarding, but trying to navigate menus with the clumsy control scheme isn't worth getting out of bed for. Despite its flaws, Bear and Breakfast is no doubt a better game on PC, so play it there if you're smarter than the average bear.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Bear and Breakfast offers up a delightful world, engaging strategy mechanics, and a heart-warming story. While it may not be an overly complex game compared to classic strategy titles in the genre, it's an incredibly relaxing and wholesome gameplay experience. If that's your jam, Bear and Breakfast shouldn't be missed.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Bear and Breakfast's darker narrative themes don't complement its management sim elements but it still delivers a compellingly rhythmic gameplay loop.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“I really wanted to like Bear and Breakfast more than I did. It isn't a bad game, it's just lacking the polish that could make it exemplary. With some simple quality of life improvements like faster movement, and cooking and crafting from the box, we could have a much smoother game on our hands. As it stands, it's a little too jarring - much like waking up at one of the rooms I built for my visitors...”
read full review ↗ - 80
“I love this game deeply. It’s funny, it’s charming, it’s relaxing, it’s fun. It’s a little slow at times, but not terribly so. I’ve had a ton of fun in my two playthroughs of this game and am not quite done with this one just yet. I look forward to yet another attempt at a perfect run in the near future. Overall, Bear and Breakfast could be a little better, but it’s a wonderful experience.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“While a cozy management game, Bear and Breakfast still needs to polish some of its "bare" necessities.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“In many ways, Bear and Breakfast reminded me that taking it slow in a game is absolutely fine and even encouraged for exploration and world building. Nonetheless, it has some limitations, including the lack of quality-of-life features, the absence of an item sale system, curtailed player choices, and the lack of DualSense features.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Bed and Breakfast is an adorable game that manages to create a charming atmosphere through its main character Hank and all his friends. That being said, the world can be hard to enjoy when everything in the world feels like it’s moving at a snail’s pace. Gummy Cat managed to create a wonderful atmosphere for this game, it’s just too bad enjoying it takes so long.”
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Patch history
- 1.8.29 Patch Notes - Bear and BreakfastDec 19, 2024
- HANK HOODIE & LITTLE BEAR UPDATEDec 19, 2024
- Patch 1.8.28 - Crowbar HotifxOct 16, 2024
- Patch 1.8.27 - Still More Bug FixesOct 9, 2024
- Patch 1.8.26 - More Bug FixesSep 19, 2024
- Patch 1.8.25 - Small patchFeb 28, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Patch 1.8.24 - Small patchJan 8, 2024
- Hotfix Number TWO! Patch 1.8.22Nov 28, 2023
- Hotfix Patch 1.8.21Nov 28, 2023
- Patch 1.8.2 - A message from the Bear TeamNov 27, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Roadmap Update and Merch!Jul 10, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Patch 1.7.3 - Japanese support!Mar 14, 2023
- Update Notes for Patch 1.6.11Jan 12, 2023
- A Fintastic HotfixDec 22, 2022
- The Fintastic Winter Update is LIVEDec 22, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- What's Cooking for Bear and BreakfastNov 23, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Patch 1.4.8 - Controller Support!Sep 26, 2022
- Patch 1.3.2 - HotfixAug 10, 2022
- Patch 1.3.1 - The Dining DilemmaAug 10, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Patch 1.2.0 - The case of the disappearing fuelAug 4, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Patch 1.1.1 - It's Raining NailsAug 3, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Known Issues and How To Fix ThemJul 29, 2022