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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) | – | 67 | 37 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 83% | 76 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 86% | 79 | 56 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Jul 13, 2026) · 50 reviews sampled · 56 total reviews in window · weighted 30.9 up / 5.1 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (29)
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.
- 60
“If you enjoy simulation farming games and want to see some adorable dinos, then this game is a solid choice. However, you will need patience, or else you will have short playtime sessions.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“How would I sum up Paleo Pines? For me personally, it’s just another cute farming simulator, but this time with dinosaurs. Everything is colorful and incredibly cute. This game will definitely keep you busy for a few hours as you discover and complete everything. I’m very happy to recommend this game to you, especially if you’re a fan of dinosaurs, laid-back games, or just want to chill out a bit.”
read full review ↗ - 65
“Paleo Pines' dino-based farming sim experience may make for a great first step into the genre for some gamers, but those who know what to expect from the genre may find more than a few questionable gameplay decisions hidden inside. With its adorable style and recontextualization of a farming sim's relationship with animal helpers, it plants the seeds for some strong ideas that (mostly) do enough to help you push through its most frustrating bits. Mostly.”
read full review ↗ - 72
“While the concept of having dinos in a farm sim adventure has appeal, Paleo Pines struggles to deliver more than novelty”
read full review ↗ - 65
“The idea behind Paleo Pines is interesting enough, and offers a little variety for the genre. However, the execution behind this idea still seems to lack polish. The title's content is rather weak. I would have liked to have been able to decorate my house and have more objects to place on my plot. The artistic direction of its content lacks punch at times and is a little too uniform. Fortunately, the way in which the dinosaurs are adopted makes up for the shortcomings a little, but I'd mainly recommend the game to regulars of the genre who are keen to discover a new adventure. For neophytes, other experiences are far superior to Paleo Pines.”
read full review ↗ - 50
“From my overall experience with Paleo Pines, I had the most fun when discovering and befriending dinosaurs, but the rest of the game can feel like a chore at times. The jankiness of the movement makes farming more difficult than it needs to be and although the open-world section is decently sized, it has invisible boundaries on small cliffs or ledges that can break the immersion of the game world. Despite my gripes with the gameplay, the art style of the game is charming and I’m a fan of how adorable the art team rendered the dinosaurs. The world and characters also blend well together and the only real issue I had with the visuals was that the corners of the skybox could sometimes be seen and the stiffness of the human animations. Also, while doing the townspeople’s tasks, which can be a bit fetch-questy, it becomes noticeable how empty certain sections of the game world are. However, the prospect of getting more dinos to live on your ranch is what warrants launching the game up at least a couple times.”
read full review ↗ - 40
“Paleo Pines is a cute farming simulation game in which players care for friendly dinosaurs, but it is unoptimized and poorly paced.”
read full review ↗ - 84
“Paleo Pines is a game for all ages, from both young children to nostalgic adults who want to go back to simpler times. The game fulfills a childhood fantasy many of us had while growing up and combines it with a fun farming sim that is both simple and easy to learn as it is rewarding to do.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Explore the titular island in Paleo Pines as you embark on a quest to collect all of the numerous dinos and variants in a fun exploration-focused title that leaves its life simulator aspects behind - oftentimes, for the better.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Ultimately, I’d say Paleo Pines is a well-made game, worthwhile if you don’t mind spending a good chunk of your time repeating routines. Many hours in, riding dinosaurs and befriending them still feels novel! Taking a trip into town to see how I could help the neighbours felt like almost all of the purpose I needed. The negatives I saw are things that maybe could be ameliorated with updates, and it seems like a good fit for future content add-ons. Once you adjust to your life in Paleo Pines, you can spend many hours making that life your own.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Paleo Pines is a great game for young gamers just starting out with farming/life sims, but it lacks that all-ages appeal.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Paleo Pines is a competent farming game with some interesting takes on Dinosaur care, and if that’s all you’re looking for you will most certainly find it here. Unfortunately, the game follows many other releases in the genre in its lack of imaginative or meaningful changes on tired and familiar gameplay, with the things it does right few and far between. If you don’t mind the lack of imagination and lackluster visual presentation, Paleo Pines would be a good game for you, but might be better for a younger audience or someone who’s yet to play a farming game.”
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Patch history
- 🎉 Major Update to Paleo Pines is here!Jul 13, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Players' Choice Update Coming Soon! 🎉Jun 30, 2026
- 🎉 Players' Choice Update is Here! 🎉Apr 20, 2026
- 🛠️ Patch Notes 1.6.18 🛠️Apr 20, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Paleo Pines 2025 Roadmap UpdateMay 15, 2025
- 🛠 Patch Notes - 1.5.17 🛠Apr 3, 2025
- April Roadmap Update 📅Apr 2, 2025
- 🛠 1.5.16 Patch Notes 🛠Nov 26, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- An Update on Paleo PinesNov 21, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- 🛠 Version 1.5.13 🛠 - The Pumpkin Patch 🎃Sep 26, 2024
- 🍀 Last chance for Lucky 2.0 Plushie! 🍀Aug 28, 2024
- Lucky 2.0 ChallengeAug 17, 2024
- Steam Patch Notes Version 1.4.3May 29, 2024significant · resets scoring window