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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) | – | 80 | 18 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 87% | 80 | 207 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 86% | 80 | 107 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (May 28, 2026) · 107 reviews sampled · 103 total reviews in window · weighted 75.8 up / 12.3 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (9)
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.
- 75
“Regions of Ruin: Runegate may not be the undisputed king of dwarf games, but it certainly has what it takes to hold its own in the mine.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“Gameclaw Studio brings us a solid sequel that stumbles due to its own monotony but is still enjoyable thanks to a good number of strengths. I enjoyed its charming pixel art style, the character progression system, and the pleasure of rebuilding a dwarven fortress from a pile of rubble. It’s a rewarding journey of reconstruction that reminds us that, sometimes, the simple act of tidying up and reviving a virtual world in ruins is the best possible refuge for disconnecting from our own.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Regions of Ruin: Runegate delivers a focused and addictive 2D action-RPG loop with charming base-building elements, even if some rough edges hold it back from greatness.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Although my time with Regions of Ruin: Runegate was anticlimactic and sometimes turbulent, it had its high points. From its lovely retro art style, satisfying character progression and the enjoyment of rebuilding a gorgeous dwarven keep from a pile of rubble, there are certainly aspects that I enjoyed. However, many of those aspects had downsides, including the rather short and repetitive main quest and very dull resource grinding. If you like 2D hack and slash combat and can tolerate a somewhat simplistic and linear town builder aspect bolted onto it, there is fun to be had with Regions of Ruin: Runegate.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“For those who enjoyed the first game but always felt it could have been so much more, Regions of Ruin: Runegate is an improvement on every single level, and a compelling game in its own right.”
read full review ↗ - 50
“I was enthralled by the strong start of Regions of Ruin: Runegate. It has fantastic storytelling and solid gameplay, but the mediocre combat and halfhearted ending brought down a promising game. I really wanted to enjoy this one, but in the end, I was left feeling much more confused than content.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“This is the kind of game that I would recommend even to people who don't go for 2D games normally, because it still has the feeling that you get from exploring in 3D games, thanks to its design. Overall, Regions of Ruin: Runegate is an adventure that you can play at your own pace, as it respects your time.”
read full review ↗ - 95
- 80
“Regions of Ruin: Runegate delivers a solid premise by combining strategic combat with the satisfaction of watching a base grow. The game stands out for the freedom it grants players to explore at their own pace and the depth of its skill tree, which allows for interesting character customization. On the other hand, it requires patience to overcome technical and combat design flaws that often interfere with the experience. Overall, it is a competent RPG that rewards the effort of those who decide to master its mechanics.”
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GameBlastPatch history
- Patch 1.0.37Jun 9, 2026
- Drumdom's Mountain - Free Mod World!May 28, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- DEMO UPDATE!May 6, 2026
- Patch Notes for 1.0.30Apr 29, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Patch 1.0.20Apr 16, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Regions of Ruin: Runegate Demo Patch #1Oct 14, 2025