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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 (Metacritic) | – | 82 | 36 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 89% | 83 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 82% | 76 | 1279 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Mar 20, 2025) · 300 reviews sampled · 1279 total reviews in window · weighted 204.1 up / 43.3 down · computed 17m ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (7)
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.
- 90
“Cataclismo isn’t just another game in the lineup; it’s a triumph of creative design and a love for the genre. It successfully combines the freedom and creativity of building with the tactical depth of real-time strategy and the suspense of tower defense games. For an RTS lover like me, it’s a dream come true to see someone take familiar mechanics and assemble them into something so original and fun. The game offers dozens of hours of fun in the campaign, endless replayability in survival mode, and complete freedom in creative mode. If you’re looking for a strategy game that rewards both your cleverness and your imagination, look no further.”
read full review ↗ - 89
“If, like me, you enjoy strategy, base building and tower defense games, Cataclysm DEFINITELY deserves your attention.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Cataclismo is a fun and satisfying single-player strategy game with a fantastic build mode, beautiful art style, and multiple game modes to play for dozens of hours.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Cataclismo is an excellent tower defense title, providing some classic horde-defense gameplay with an incredibly unique building mechanic as a twist. Cataclismo’s 1.0 launch was a straight improvement over everything I criticized in its Early Access version, living up to my expectations and managing to impress me a second time around.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“In Cataclysm, humanity is on the brink of extinction. The last survivors, barricaded in the fortress-city of Hogar, battle dark creatures as they desperately search for a powerful sorceress. Players take on the role of Iris, a young leader called upon to build defences, manage resources and face hordes of monsters in a hostile world. The game fuses RTS, tower defence and city builder, offering a deep building system and compelling gameplay. Survival and Skirmish modes ensure high replayability, enhanced by scenarios and projects shared via Steam Workshop. The evocative aesthetics and immersive soundtrack amplify the experience, making it engaging and suitable for fans of strategy and creativity. Although with some room for improvement, Cataclysm stands out as an innovative and challenging title, offering a deep tactical challenge to both veterans of the genre and players looking for a strategic experience full of possibilities.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Cataclismo is an RTS that combines resource management and tower defense elements very competently. The meticulous construction of walls and the need for constant planning make the game quite fun and addictive, in addition to providing the player with a good amount of freedom for customization. Although it has some caveats, it is a very welcome addition to the genre.”
read full review ↗ - 83
“Cataclysm makes you feel like a medieval architect with performance anxiety: every mistake is set in stone and paid for in blood. It may not be a title for the masses and it has some areas that could be improved, but it can be rewarding and is certainly original.”
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The Games MachinePatch history
- Cataclismo 1.0 is Now Available!Mar 20, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- 1.0 is coming next week! AMA + Trading CardsMar 14, 2025
- Cataclismo 1.0 Arrives March 20, 2025 - Watch the Release Date TrailerFeb 20, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Endless Beta Update - New cards, quest rework, and more!Feb 6, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Update 4 (0.22) - Custom Endless maps, rebuild tool, and more!Dec 19, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Nominate Cataclismo for the Steam AwardsNov 27, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Update 3 (0.21) - Resource-gathering rework, accessibility and moreOct 31, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Hotfix [0.20.017]Sep 30, 2024
- Hotfix [0.20.016]Sep 25, 2024
- Update 2 - New roofs, Wetlands in Endless, extra Skirmish and more!Sep 23, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Patch #3 - Endless' performance, bug fixingAug 27, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Update #1 - New veteran system, features, balance and bug fixingAug 13, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Patch #1 - Sandbox Mode & Building Contest!Jul 26, 2024