What players say
Why the number is what it is: aspect mentions counted across 300 sampled Steam reviews (238 positive / 62 negative), recent and most-helpful. Plain keyword counting, fully reproducible; nothing here is written by a machine.
What positive reviews talk about
Positive reviews don't converge on specific aspects.
What negative reviews complain about
- Multiplayer & servers23% mention it
Satisfaction by hours played
Same score, different games: see how sentiment holds up the longer people play.
Under 5h
73%
94 reviews
5-15h
84%
86 reviews
15-40h
80%
56 reviews
40-100h
80%
25 reviews
100h+
82%
39 reviews
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 | 45 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 80% | 74 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 84% | 77 | 983 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Jul 16, 2026) · 300 reviews sampled · 983 total reviews in window · weighted 167.3 up / 27 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (35)
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
“An excellent game to play with friends and have fun, or just to lift your spirits in matches wirh randoms. But it's better to play with people you know, a ton of fun is guaranteed.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Party Animals is a playful and chaotic game that relies on the cuteness and clumsiness of animals as they battle each other in colorful arenas. However, the chaos and clumsiness, combined with sluggish controls, can very quickly turn the fun and smiles into intense frustration. If you have the chance to play with a group of friends, though, it’s a laid-back game perfect for evenings filled with fun, chaos, and playing pranks on one another.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“It's not without some noticeable foibles, but if the best gauge for success was how often I said "just one more game… just one more game" then it deserves heaps of paw-sitivity.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Party Animals is a blast and a half! The music slaps, the animals are adorable, and the maps are magnificent - all of it works to create an addicting game that I want to keep coming back to, especially as more is added.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Party Animals is a game that you can play with your close friends and enjoy for long hours. However, it does get repetitive after a while and the microtransactions are a bit annoying.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Party Animals is great to play with friends online or locally. I had fun playing with all the silly animals but the physics got me a bit annoyed. This will be a game that will remain on my Xbox to play between larger gaming sessions!”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Party Animals stands out as an enjoyable and hilarious multiplayer physics game that will entertain and keep you occupied. Thanks to various game modes and an unpredictable physics system, you can be sure this game guarantees laughter and memorable moments when playing with your friends.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Party Animals is a very fun party game, but under certain conditions.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Party Animals is a fantastic game to get everyone in the mood. Not only is the art design enriching, but the sound design really makes an impact as well. Each match will have you in hysterics as you fight for the crown. There are some serious concerns surrounding the microtransaction economy found within as well as a lack of accessibility options for people who need them. However, at the very least, the game does prove to be a fun time with friends and an easy way to lose track of the hours.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Whether you want an awesome teambuilding session at a low cost, to bond with your friends and family, or just have a relaxing period of fun after a long day, Party Animals is a great way to do it. When you stack up the minuscule cost and download size against the massive replayability and fun potential, the decision to jump in becomes a no-brainer.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Party Animals isn't a bad multiplayer game, but it has some strange and almost unnecessary flaws, and the longevity of the fun you'll have playing it is questionable.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Party Animals is a great multiplayer title to play with friends that won't get boring or super repetitive like other titles in the genre. With a huge variety of characters and maps to check out, this will keep you busy for a long time.”
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GameGrin…and 23 more tracked reviews.
Patch history
- Ver 1.16 Updates (2026/8/27, Patch 1.16.4.0)Jul 16, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes 1.16.0.0Jul 10, 2026
- Ver 1.15 Updates (2026/7/2, Patch 1.15.12.0)Feb 25, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes 1.15.0.0Feb 12, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Ver 1.14 Updates (2026/1/22, Patch 1.14.5.0)Dec 20, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes 1.14.0.0Dec 18, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Ver 1.13 Updates (2025/11/28, Patch 1.13.9.0)Sep 27, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes 1.13.0.0Sep 20, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Ver 1.12 Updates (09/04/2025, Patch 1.12.8.0)Jun 28, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes 1.12.0.0Jun 26, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Ver 1.11 Updates (06/19/2025, Patch 1.11.13.0)Apr 2, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes 1.11.0.0Apr 1, 2025
- Ver 1.10 Updates (03/20/2025, Patch 1.10.9.0)Jan 24, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes 1.10.0.0Jan 23, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Ver 1.9 Updates (01/16/2025, Patch 1.9.3.0)Dec 27, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes 1.9.0.0Dec 19, 2024
- Cats VS Dogs Rules UpdateOct 18, 2024
- Ver 1.8 Updates (12/12/2024, Patch 1.8.15.0)Sep 26, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes 1.8.0.0Sep 20, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Ver 1.7 Updates (09/12/2024, Patch 1.7.8.0)Jul 25, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes 1.7.0.0Jul 20, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Ver 1.6 Updates (07/12/2024, Patch 1.6.12.0)Apr 26, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes 1.6.0.0Apr 25, 2024
- Ver 1.5 Updates (04/19/2024, Patch 1.5.9.0)Apr 20, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Patch DelayedApr 16, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes 1.5.8.0Apr 11, 2024
- Patch Notes 1.5.7.0Apr 2, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes 1.5.6.0Mar 31, 2024
- Patch Notes 1.5.5.0Mar 22, 2024
- Patch Notes 1.5.4.0Mar 21, 2024
- Patch Notes 1.5.3.0Mar 7, 2024
- Patch Notes 1.5.2.0Feb 24, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes 1.5.1.0Feb 9, 2024
- Patch Notes 1.5.0.0Feb 8, 2024
- Patch Notes 1.4.1.0Feb 1, 2024
- Patch Notes 1.4.0.0Jan 25, 2024
- Patch Notes 1.3.7.0Jan 18, 2024
- Patch Notes 1.3.6.0Jan 11, 2024
- Patch Notes 1.3.5.0Jan 5, 2024
- Patch Notes 1.3.4.0Dec 29, 2023
…and 13 earlier patch announcements.