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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) | – | 75 | 92 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 66% | 64 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 64 | 63 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 61% | 60 | 2854 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (May 13, 2025) · 300 reviews sampled · 2854 total reviews in window · weighted 134.5 up / 46.5 down · computed 4h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (81)
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.
- 70
“The game, at present, isn’t without its issues, such as framerate stuttering and network dropouts, all of which will hopefully be addressed in future updates. Something, though, that isn’t likely to be addressed is the lack of variety, as there are only three maps, the Sawyer residence, the slaughterhouse, and the derelict gas station, each with a day/night variant. But don’t expect locations from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, like the abandoned carnival ground and radio station, to be added, as the makers of the game only have interactive rights to the original film. At least in terms of content, this Texas Chain Saw Massacre proves that, even as it pays rock-solid tribute to a film classic, fidelity has its limitations.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is an interesting game, visually very well done. It’s definitely quite brutal when it comes to killing the survivors. I like that the game allows players to communicate with each other. The problem for me personally, however, is its high price and the imbalance between the family (which clearly has the upper hand) and the victims. I definitely appreciate the concept, the execution, and the inspiration drawn from the movie that the developers tried to bring to the game. However, I’m not sure if that will be enough to keep the game from slowly dying out in a few months, just like Friday the 13th: The Game.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“At the heart of Gun Media’s latest venture into Asymmetrical Horror lies an immensely fun and faithful dive into a legendary franchise.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“As a huge fan of the franchise, Texas Chain Saw Massacre absolutely nails the tone and atmosphere - and is a damn fun asymmetrical multiplayer game to boot. ”
read full review ↗ - 50
“The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is a decent way to spend a few hours if you want a few simple scares. Although, I imagine that is all it will provide for most players.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Technical issues aside, I find myself being drawn back into the grips of the Sawyer family more often than I would like to admit. Whether you choose to side with the cruel and sadistic Family, or you decide to step into the shoes of the Victims that they've ruthlessly captured, you're in for a multiplayer experience unlike anything else on the market.”
read full review ↗ - 95
“The Texas Chain Saw Massacre game does not just use the horror franchise as an aesthetic but builds its core mechanics around the film's essence. The cinematography, music, and tone have been studied with religious fervor to recreate the macabre world Tobe Hooper created almost 50 years ago. Moreover, the gameplay and character progression give it the "just one more" feeling that is severely missing from other asymmetrical horror titles. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre game transforms the iconic franchise into a terrifying experience that will haunt players for a long time.”
read full review ↗ - 50
“The always-online multiplayer aspect comes with the usual latency issues: you’ll be chasing someone and land an attack but the other person has already run past you, meaning your attack doesn’t hit. We also ended up shutting doors on ourselves rather than behind us due to this issue, it's incredibly frustrating and can be the difference between a win and a loss. Combined with the occasional visual bugs, precise positioning for interactions, clunky user interface, long lobby wait times, and lack of content, this leaves The Texas Chain Saw Massacre on the floor bleeding out.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Some small and slight technical limitations, could be the stain on the white shirt, but its addictive gameplay in cooperative mode, well achieved setting within the horror genre of psychopaths and serial killers, and the addition of being able to enjoy in the company of our friends (as) of personalized games, make the title a macabre fun experience, Satisfying and highly recommended that fans of the horror genre, can not miss.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“The Texas Chain Saw Massacre proves itself as an engaging, intense thrill ride - and one of the best multiplayer games of this generation.”
read full review ↗ - 74
“The Texas Chain Saw Massacre delivers on horror and exciting gameplay while also at times coming across as rather repetitive.”
read full review ↗ - 94
“The gameplay of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is well-varied, exciting, and certainly full of horror. It is a fantastic addition to the asymmetrical horror genre and allows for a very fun experience. The only worry when it comes to The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is the longevity of the live service experience. Unlike DbD, a very similar game, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is locked within one IP, potentially meaning there isn’t a great deal of room for expansion. Despite this, the game has a lot of entertainment value and is well worth playing for some very tense online gaming.”
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Patch history
- Patch Notes - May 22nd, 2025May 22, 2025
- An Update on the Future of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, DLC, and What's NextMay 13, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes - March 20th, 2025Mar 20, 2025
- Patch Notes - January 28th, 2025Jan 28, 2025
- Patch Notes - December 12th, 2024Dec 12, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes - November 26th, 2024Nov 26, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes - October 22nd, 2024Oct 23, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes - September 26th, 2024Sep 26, 2024
- The Muerto Times - The 14th EditionSep 10, 2024
- Hotfix 8/20/2024Aug 20, 2024
- Patch Notes - August 15th, 2024Aug 15, 2024
- The Texas Chain Saw Massacre 1 Year AnniversaryAug 12, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes - August 1st, 2024Jul 29, 2024
- Patch Notes - July 16th, 2024Jul 16, 2024
- Patch Notes - June 25th, 2024Jun 25, 2024
- Patch Notes - June 11th, 2024Jun 11, 2024
- Patch Notes - May 28th, 2024May 28, 2024
- Patch Notes - May 14th, 2024May 14, 2024
- Patch Notes - April 30th, 2024Apr 30, 2024
- Patch Notes - April 16th, 2024Apr 16, 2024
- Patch Notes - March 28, 2024Mar 28, 2024
- Patch Notes - February 6th, 2024Feb 6, 2024
- Patch Notes - December 12th, 2023Dec 12, 2023
- Patch Notes - November 28th, 2023Nov 28, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes - November 7th, 2023Nov 7, 2023
- Patch Notes - October 24th, 2023Oct 24, 2023
- Patch Notes - October 3rd, 2023Oct 3, 2023
- Patch Notes - September 26th, 2023Sep 26, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes - September 19th, 2023Sep 19, 2023
- Patch Notes - September 12th, 2023Sep 12, 2023
- Patch Notes - September 5th, 2023Sep 4, 2023