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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) | – | 81 | 22 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 88% | 82 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 90% | 84 | 616 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Oct 7, 2025) · 300 reviews sampled · 616 total reviews in window · weighted 215.3 up / 23.2 down · computed 9h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (12)
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.
- 85
“Crash back to Woanope and explore a wild alien world! Befriend quirky creatures, craft chaos with weird weapons, build cozy homes, and slap your way through a hilarious, heartfelt space adventure.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Crashlands 2 brilliantly combines exploration, management and humor. A feat once again achieved by the Butterscotch Shenanigans team. The universe is vast, the story rich, and the game mechanics offer a wide variety of activities that keep the player engaged for several hours. Despite a few shortcomings related to the clarity of objectives and text overload, the title remains a captivating and entertaining experience, ideal for those who enjoy adventure games where creativity is rewarded. It's not always easy to make a sequel, but the challenge has been met!”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Crashlands 2 offers a smooth experience in both combat and crafting, and while simple, the battle system engaging and strategic fights thanks to the use of dodging and reading enemy attack patterns. The setting is enhanced by vibrant art direction and a memorable soundtrack, making planetary exploration genuinely enjoyable.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Crashlands 2 is full of character and lets players explore and progress on a strange alien world completely at their own pace and in their own way. While the combat can feel a little stat-checky, and early progression can be slow, players should generally enjoy Crashlands 2 for all the freedom and creativity it offers.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Even with revamped visuals and combat, Crashlands 2's take on the genre sits comfortably next to its predecessor. It doesn't particularly innovate, and some elements feel rough, but it can offer a less intense sandbox experience.”
read full review ↗ - 86
“An original, content-rich adventure perfect for players who want to get lost in a world full of personality, detail, and absurd alien friendships.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Crashlands 2 is a unique free-world crafting RPG that makes the player think little but can offer an excellent challenge, although not without some shortcomings on the technical side.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Crashlands 2 is a charming, hilarious, and surprisingly heartfelt survival-crafting game that knows exactly what it is, and revels in it. While it has some bumps, repetitive enemies, vague quest tracking, and the occasional clunky combat moment, the overall experience is warm, witty, and wildly creative. If you’re after a crafting survival game that blends humour, home-building, and space shenanigans with a loveable art style and great writing, Crashlands 2 deserves a place on your playlist. It’s the survival genre in its comfiest hoodie, with just enough chaos to keep things spicy. With its gorgeous presentation, eccentric writing, and an interesting world to explore, Crashlands 2 earns the Thumb Culture Gold Award.”
read full review ↗ - 83
“Crashlands 2 has been worth the wait, especially for those who want a simple crafting and farming game that can be played on an iPhone or PC. Its tongue-in-cheek charm, dubstep silliness, and approachability make it worth playing for hours on end…so long as you get past its initial learning sluggishness.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“"Innovative, vibrant, and highly engaging." Crashlands 2 offers an exciting adventure and crafting experience, and the sequel proves itself to be a mature and refined sequel that surpasses the first in every way. The world is filled with quirky characters and delightful details, and the crafting system is intelligently integrated as the player progresses. While combat isn't the game's strongest element, it's supported by customization and strategic options that add welcome depth.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Crashlands 2's crafting, building, exploration, story and even the combat all come together to make a ridiculously fun adventure.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“As a whole, I found Crashlands 2 to deliver that quirky, beautiful and engaging isometric survival experience I always wanted. I enjoyed the first one quite a lot, but I can happily say this new one blows it out of the water. The plot is great, the game is easy to get into, and there’s plenty of replay value, along with some cool end-game activities you can do over and over.”
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SoftpediaPatch history
- 1.3.11-rc.1Apr 10, 2026
- 1.3.3-rc.2Oct 22, 2025
- Crashlands 2 v1.3.2-rc.2Oct 7, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Crashlands 2 Update 1.3: The OverflowSep 25, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- v1.2.5-rc.9 Minor HotfixesJul 17, 2025
- Hotfixes: v1.2.5-rc.8Jul 11, 2025
- v1.2.5-rc.7 Minor HotfixesJul 7, 2025
- v1.2.5-rc.5 HotfixJun 29, 2025
- v1.2.3-rc.1 HotfixJun 25, 2025
- Crashlands 2 Update 1.2: The Hardcore ScrambleJun 24, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Minor fixJun 9, 2025
- Minor HotfixMay 9, 2025
- Update 1.1: The CompendiumMay 9, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Crashlands 2 v1.0.10-rc.8: Recover lost savesApr 24, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Crashlands 2 v1.0.9 is out, and we've got a ROADMAP!Apr 16, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Crashlands 2 v1.0.5-rc.2: NPCs on the world map, and other bug fixes.Apr 14, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Crashlands 2 v1.0.5: Fixed Bugs and STATUS REPORT!Apr 11, 2025significant · resets scoring window