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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) | – | 72 | 12 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 93% | 88 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 92% | 86 | 2670 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Jan 24, 2024) · 300 reviews sampled · 2670 total reviews in window · weighted 212.6 up / 11.9 down · computed 6h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (11)
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
“Luck be a Landlord makes slot machines, well, fun. It takes a pinch of strategy crossed with a bit of luck as you work your way through run after run to defeat your greedy landlord. There's a huge number of cute icons to discover, excellent music, and a simple retro aesthetic, It all adds to an addictive game without the gambling side effects.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“An absolutely unique idea, pairing roguelike elements with some strategy and slot machine play, at least somewhat pays off”
read full review ↗ - 60
“There's absolutely fun to be had here, and the more you delve into it, the more potential strategies you'll discover.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Balatro, is absolutely not a worthy competitor for that title. The game simply falls short on every level. Graphically, Luck be a Landlord is even very mediocre to bad in my opinion and also in terms of challenge it is all a lot less. In itself, the gameplay is quite reasonable and addictive, but qualitatively it is all too mediocre. I could entertain myself for quite a few hours and the depth that you first have to try to achieve by penetrating the outer layer is extremely far-reaching. At first glance, the game seems to be very simplistic, but in the end it is not. Making the connections, the choices you make every spin and the way in which you fill the slot machine with icons requires quite a bit of explanation, which unfortunately is missing and that you therefore have to find out for yourself. If you have a lot of time and inclination for that, you will see that Luck be a Landlord is a potential hidden gem.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Very nice idea for a puzzle game. Graphics and sound are clearly limited, yet gameplay is king here and the experience is really addictive.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Luck be a Landlord is an enjoyable roguelite to play in waves and blasts but it’s not necessarily the best use of a PS5. More a natural fit for handheld devices, LBAL has a core loop you’ll find yourself keeping coming back to, even when the odds keep stacking against you and the RNG is never in your favor. With ways to customise the experience and a variety of symbols at your disposal, the game has bountiful possibilities, but you’ll feel like it’s stretched to its limits after a while and it no longer enchants so much as it feeds a short term fix.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Luck Be a Landlord may be entirely luck based, but it forces you to think carefully about the bets you make on it. The simple nature of it makes it something you can play for just a few minutes or get engrossed in for quite a bit longer. Learning the symbols and how they interact together is very rewarding when you get it to work properly and I appreciate learning when it is best to keep a symbol and when you should get rid of it or skip it all together.”
read full review ↗ - 77
“Although "Mieter-Fortuna" does not have the same long-term motivation as "Balatro", it is perfectly sufficient for a quick kick in between. And since the rounds go by incredibly quickly, it can also be ideal for on the go. Play a quick round on the train or bus? Of course!”
read full review ↗ - 80
- 80
“Admittedly, I have not yet been able to complete a game of Luck be a Landlord. I haven't come up with a solid strategy yet, but I'm getting further and further each time. Even if you don't make it, it's a lot of fun to play. The only downside, unlike a game of the style like Balatro, is that luck is a very important factor when playing. Recommended to give it a chance, as it is deceptively deep and addictive in its gameplay.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“It may be a unique game and strategising can be fun but the randomness of Luck be a Landlord makes it more mindless than it could be. 🎰”
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Video ChumsPatch history
- v1.2.24Jan 8, 2025
- v1.2.23Jul 20, 2024
- v1.2.22Jul 16, 2024
- v1.2.21Jul 1, 2024
- v1.2.20May 3, 2024
- v1.2.19May 2, 2024
- v1.2.18Apr 1, 2024
- v1.2.17Mar 27, 2024
- v1.2.16Mar 16, 2024
- v1.2.15Mar 3, 2024
- v1.2.14Feb 15, 2024
- v1.2.13Feb 2, 2024
- v1.2.12Jan 30, 2024
- v1.2.11Jan 25, 2024
- v1.2.10Jan 25, 2024
- v1.2.9Jan 24, 2024
- v1.2.8Jan 24, 2024
- v1.2.7Jan 24, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- v1.2.6Jan 18, 2024
- v1.2.5Jan 13, 2024
- v1.2.4Jan 11, 2024
- v1.2.3Jan 8, 2024
- v1.2.2Jan 7, 2024
- v1.2.1Jan 6, 2024
- The Magnificent Modding UpdateJan 5, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- v1.1.10Dec 19, 2023
- v1.1.9Nov 25, 2023
- The Magnificent Modding Update - Beta TestingNov 19, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- v1.1.8Nov 4, 2023
- v1.1.7Oct 31, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- v1.1.6Oct 25, 2023
- v1.1.5Oct 24, 2023
- v1.1.4Oct 22, 2023
- v1.1.3Aug 29, 2023
- v1.1.2Aug 21, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- v1.1.1Aug 19, 2023
- The Big Buffs UpdateAug 18, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- The Big Buffs Update - PreviewAug 10, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- v1.0.44Aug 3, 2023
- v1.0.43Jul 8, 2023
…and 53 earlier patch announcements.