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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) | – | 77 | 17 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 84% | 77 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 75% | 70 | 172 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Dec 12, 2025) · 166 reviews sampled · 172 total reviews in window · weighted 106.9 up / 36.1 down · computed 5h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (13)
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
“Knock on the Coffin Lid is a charming, hand-drawn card game that I really enjoy. Once you unlock the second character, Bjorn, the game becomes even more tactical and entertaining. I definitely recommend giving this game a try, even if you’re not a fan of card games. The game really has a lot to offer, from its artwork and story to the brutal and relentless boss battles.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Ultimately, Knock on the Coffin Lid is a solid rogue-like deckbuilding game with some nice additions and twist from the norm.”
read full review ↗ - 88
“Knock on the Coffin Lid is an amazing roguelike deckbuilder that offers familiar turn-based card-battling gameplay, great visuals, fully voice-acted dialogue and cutscenes, and a compelling story. However, the game is also plagued by multiple bugs and a few problems that prevent it from catapulting to being one of the better deckbuilding roguelikes of the current era. Thankfully, the devs are actively looking to improve and fix the bugs quickly, so with enough time, it’ll only get better.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“Knock on the Coffin Lid is a new favorite of mine. With strong roguelike deckbuilding mechanics, a great setting, and phenomenal art, I’m willing to say Knock on the Coffin Lid will be a new favorite of yours, too.”
read full review ↗ - 78
“If you're a fan of roguelike deckbuilding games and enjoy a challenge, Knock on the Coffin Lid offers plenty of depth and replayability. Just be prepared for some rough edges. You might want to temper your expectations if you value narrative depth as much as gameplay. The game shines brightest when you're fully engaged in its strategic combat and experimentation, but it's not without its frustrations. Ultimately, it's a game worth playing if you're willing to push through the challenges and have a bit of patience.”
read full review ↗ - 72
“Knock on the Coffin Lid is a solid entry in the roguelite deckbuilder category. Anyone sick of the other big contenders will have plenty of things to do. Those looking for a bit more story than usually found will get the most out of it.”
read full review ↗ - 68
“I really wanted to love this game, as there’s genuinely so much about it that’s wonderful. But alas, despite the potential, the reality of the experience is disappointingly lacklustre. I can’t look past the UI issues, and they affected my enjoyment to the extent that I felt no urge or motivation to keep playing. The game was also plagued by semi-regular freezing/ crashing, which caused significant frustration. The thrilling combat and balanced card variety unfortunately don’t make up for all the issues, and ultimately it’s not a game I can see myself returning to unless there’s a serious overhaul of the UI in a future update.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Knock on the Coffin Lid offers a tried-and-true deckbuilding combat system mixed with a lovingly-crafted world and a treasure chest of possibilities. As such, I would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone interested in the genre and systems, just be aware that it’s a long haul and fatigue might set in before hitting the major milestones.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“While I did find the game’s balance off at times, and was frustrated by some of the quirks I encountered in the game, I’d still recommend folks check out Knock on the Coffin Lid. It’s clear to me this is a work of passion from a group that loves the genre. If nothing else, it’s a compelling tale with wonderful artwork and solid musical design. Just maybe don’t be afraid to play it on the lowest difficulty, because even on Normal, this deckbuilder will kick your butt.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Fun fantasy-mystery whodunnit RPG with deckbuilding on top for good measure”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Knock on the Coffin Lid is a good representative of its genre. The core deckbuilding and combat mechanics are good but not revolutionary. After a while, it’s a good idea to turn on fast animations to speed them up. Still, there are cool synergies to find and a wide array of strategies to test and choose from. It takes a little too long to unlock all three heroes and battles can become repetitive when moving through the same spots. But the game is engaging, and the lore and presentation actually enhance the core loop. Knock on the Coffin Lid is fun and will keep gamers fighting and discovering new places across multiple runs.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“I’m torn on Knock on the Coffin Lid. When all elements align, it’s an audiovisually striking turn-based card game with an interesting lore, good player agency, and an addictive combat loop, one that’s easy to understand but hard to master. Yet, a series of difficulty spikes, an obtuse build system,m and a massive amount of repetition ensure that most of the hours spent in the game are wasted behind trial and error and replaying through many times seen before content, with even a handful design oddities that would need a quality-of-life patch or two.”
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Patch history
- KOTCL Dev Diaries - Let's do a little trolling todayDec 12, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- 1.3.20.0 is ready (the main branch)Dec 10, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- KOTCL Dev Diaries - The Bjorn RebalanceDec 5, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Patch 1.3.18.0_R is ready (public_beta only)Dec 4, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Patch 1.3.17.0 is hereNov 25, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- KOTCL Dev Diaries - Our Own Impressions from the RebalanceNov 21, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- KOTCL Dev Diaries - Midian’s ChronologyOct 10, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Patch is here: build 1.3.9.0Oct 9, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- KOTCL Dev Diaries - The Echo of the Northern Gate (pt 2)Oct 3, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Patch is here: build 1.3.5.3.Sep 9, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Patch is hereAug 14, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Testing the updateAug 11, 2025
- KOTCL Dev Diaries - Spilling SecretsAug 1, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- KOTCL Dev Diaries - I’ve lost count (not really).Jul 18, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- KOTCL Dev Diaries - A short breather before the new journeyMay 9, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- HOTFIX #7Apr 25, 2025
- HOTFIX #6Apr 21, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- HOTFIX #5Apr 11, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- HOTFIX #4Apr 6, 2025
- HOTFIX #3Apr 5, 2025
- HOTFIX #2Apr 5, 2025
- HOTFIX #1Apr 4, 2025
- Our First DLC "Nightmares of Millenis" is ALREADY OUT!Apr 4, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- KOTCL Developer Diaries: Life After the PatchFeb 7, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- KOTCL Developer Diaries: A Giant Update Already In The Game With A Discount!Jan 31, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- HUGE UPDATE 1.201 IS ALREADY AVAILABLEJan 31, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Join the Beta Test of Our Latest Update!Jan 24, 2025
- Patch is hereJan 10, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- UPDATE 1.1021 IS HERE!Dec 24, 2024
- NEW HOTFIX IS HERE!Nov 6, 2024
- UPDATE 1.1 IS HERE!Oct 30, 2024
- UPDATE 1.0985 IS HERE!Oct 22, 2024