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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) | – | 68 | 15 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 89% | 82 | 87 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | – | – | 0 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 0 reviews sampled · 0 total reviews in window · weighted 0 up / 0 down · computed 3h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (14)
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
“While not without its flaws, Rauniot delivers an immersive, atmospheric experience with relatable characters and a vividly realized post-apocalyptic world. Its innovative fast-travel system and logical puzzles shine, even as thin storytelling and strange design choices occasionally hold it back.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Rauniot won't appeal to mainstream point-and-click fans and its grim content places it further into niche territory, but there's still something intriguing about its desolate world... if you can stomach the game's quirks.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Although Rauniot is shy on its lore and narrative, it still excels at captivating the player with an eerie, haunting world and incredibly tough riddles.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Rauniot is the full post-apocalyptic experience, for better and worse. The story is slight but delicately layered, the detailed isometric graphics are gorgeous in a very monochrome kind of way, and the soundscape really rams home the feeling of remote isolation. The characters too, in their quiet endurance and occasional dark humour, are more affecting than if they had screamed or sobbed. The practical challenges you face are also reasonable and logical, even if finding the items you need can be tricky. If you're a fan of Fallout or Mad Max-style sci-fi, though, and you're interested in something a little off the beaten track, it could be exactly what you're looking for. Just be sure to pack plenty of dog food and watch out for tripwires!”
read full review ↗ - 65
“Rauniot is a short but tense puzzle adventure with a great mix of charm and unease. While the language barrier may affect your experience, the short length and interesting puzzles are worth having a look at. Doubly so if you speak the language. TORILLE!”
read full review ↗ - 66
“Rauniot is an odd but interesting concept that can benefit from some more love. While visually the game is pretty and displays a nuclear war-torn world quite well, it does sometimes feel a bit slow and interactions could use less suspense-building pauses in between and more of a snappy delivery, Rauniot is a good game but could use something more to set itself apart.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Rauniot is also a short game. As far as point-and-click adventure games go, the length is brief even for the genre. Even when getting stuck a few times, I was able to negotiate this game in about five hours. For its price, Rauniot can feel a bit too lean, especially since the climax feels rushed and replay value is low. This is also not a fast-paced game, so the whiplash from the ending compounds on the brevity.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Rauniot honestly tries to deliver a grim tale of post-apocalyptic horror, but only partially succeeds, with a series of missteps preventing it from really standing out.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“With a glacial pace, a hostile world and admirable parsimony, Act Normal Games' (failed) graphic adventure knows how to make a place for itself in the memory.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Rauniot delivers a stylish slice of post-apocalyptic Finland with mechanics inspired by classic point-and-click titles.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Rauniot is a really good point-and-click adventure with a fantastic story it has to tell. Every aspect of the game exists intentionally to help tell the story at hand. This includes the rich and detailed settings, the excellent sound and voice acting that makes the characters all feel unique and stand out, and the amazing gameplay that allows for adaptation and invention as you explore the harsh world you are thrown into.”
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“Honestly I can say this game has some good. Like the fact, if you walk through a room once, the next time you click on the door, it will just take you to the other side instead of having to walk over. Also you can open a map and teleport to any location that you have previously been to and characters don’t repeat the same lines every time you meet them. These are some really nice features, such a pity they find themselves in a game like this one.”
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Patch history
- Rauniot patch 1.0.0.5Apr 28, 2026
- Rauniot patch 1.0.0.3Dec 8, 2025
- Rauniot patch 1.0.0.2Nov 26, 2024
- Rauniot patch 1.0.0.1May 16, 2024