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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) | – | 76 | 49 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 80% | 74 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 80% | 74 | 1113 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (May 16, 2024) · 300 reviews sampled · 1113 total reviews in window · weighted 159 up / 38.4 down · computed 4h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (38)
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
“Wizard with a Gun is fast and satisfying without sacrificing complexity, the ideal formula for an action roguelike.”
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“Wizard With a Gun is a survival sandbox that, despite presenting a repetitive gameplay loop, its dynamism and simplicity make it an accessible proposal for everyone, fun and ideal to pass the time catching up with a friend on a rainy Sunday afternoon.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Wizard with a Gun is a moody vibes-first, narrative-second survival crafting game that perfectly compresses the most satisfying bits of the genre into an engaging loop. While the light bits of story are delivered through the gaming version of footnotes, the pitch-perfect visuals of its wild and crumbling biomes and twangy music do the additional lifting needed to get players invested in its world. Its approachable and goal-oriented gameplay design are perfect for those who feel out of step with the open-ended approach to many games in the genre. Whether solo or with a friend, Wizard with a Gun has a lot more "review score up" bullets than the "review score down" ones loaded in its chamber.”
read full review ↗ - 40
“Unimpressive build variety, strange and tedious resource collecting, and the lack of meaningful and fun progression make Wizard with a Gun a disappointment. Ultimately, Wizard with a Gun has a really great concept and some great ideas, but it fumbles the execution.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Wizard with a Gun is an enjoyably frantic twin-stick survival shooter. Although its iffy controls and occasional frame rate drops dampen the experience, its extensive crafting, upgrades, and base building systems overshadow the issues. If you're a Don't Starve fanatic or just after an enjoyable co-op title, we'd recommend giving Wizard with a Gun a shot.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Wizard with a Gun is great with a friend and even alone; it combines perfectly the combat of a roguelite and the exploration and administration of a strategy game, but sometimes it's so ambitious that it's kind of a mess.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“I had a lot of fun finding out the various ways I can mix and match spells and the different gun types, but the narrative in Wizard with a Gun is lacking. Honestly the game feels like it is really just meant to be played with a group of friends, which it does feature 4 player co-op. Having the extra guns with a different set of bullets would make some encounters WAY easier but more to that just having a person to play and talk with would do a lot. The gameplay loop isn’t bad it just wears then if you are playing solo, if you have a group of friends who enjoy games like Don’t Starve Together or even Ark then you all should take a look at Wizard with a Gun. Its unique blend of sandbox and twin stick shooter is a lot of fun for a while alone but I can see it being endlessly fun with friends.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“A nice art style, solid design and creative mechanics tie together for a game that's a great time alone or in co-op.”
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“Wizard With a Gun scratches the survival roguelike itch quite nicely. There's variety in the levels and enemies, and you're inspired to make short journeys instead of taking one long trek. The toning down of some elements, such as complete item loss on death and lack of hunger and thirst meters, means that it is a little more forgiving than its contemporaries. The presence of co-op is welcome, even if it's online only. It's a fun game overall and worth checking out, provided you can get over the clunkiness in a few spots.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“All in all, Wizard with a Gun offers players a thrilling foray into a magical version of the Wild Wild West. While there's a lot to wrap your head around initially and the game does come with a steep learning curve, once you understand all the different crafting system, it's a sheer joy to play, no matter whether you're playing solo or with a friend. The fact that the game features procedurally generated maps adds greatly to the replay value of the stylish and satisfying experience that is Wizard with a Gun.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Wizard with a Gun is a great game for those who can endure the loop of looting and shooting.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Wizard with a Gun is a very tight package, its magic being how quickly and efficiently it has you into its systems and into the groove of turning back time to save the world. It achieves this with tight-timed runs and its trim systems throughout, never leading you too far off the path to salvation.”
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Patch history
- 1.4.6 Patch Notes - "Better Together"May 16, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- "Better Together" Free Content Update - LIVE NOWMay 13, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- "Better Together" 1.4 Patch NotesMay 13, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Small Patch - 1.3.7 Patch NotesApr 22, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Quick Patch! "Bounty of Guns" 1.3 Patch NotesMar 8, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- "Bounty of Guns" 1.3 Patch NotesMar 7, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Bounty Of Guns: Free Content Update - LIVE NOW!Mar 7, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Improved Wizarding I Update 1.2 is Live NowDec 6, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- HotfixNov 7, 2023
- HotfixNov 7, 2023
- Emergency HotfixNov 6, 2023
- Wizard with a Gun Version 1.1 Patch NotesNov 6, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Wizard With a Gun Update 1.0.2 is Live!Oct 25, 2023
- Patch Notes for 06/14/2023Jun 14, 2023significant · resets scoring window