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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) | – | 68 | 13 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 90% | 84 | 491 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 86% | 79 | 109 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (May 1, 2026) · 109 reviews sampled · 107 total reviews in window · weighted 62.9 up / 10.4 down · computed 9h 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.
- 85
“Galactic Glitch lets you bend physics to your will in a chaotic ballet of bullets, debris, and gravity-defying carnage. Rip enemies apart, hurl asteroids, and blast through a beautifully broken universe. It’s twin-stick roguelike mayhem with brains, brawn, and just the right amount of glitch.”
read full review ↗ - 50
“Some of the power-ups are fun, like spawning small fighters or missiles, but the core loop of Galactic Glitch is simply far too repetitious, the upgrades are too slow, the meta-progression is glacial, and any driving factor to continue is non-existent. The idea could have been fine, but everything previously mentioned needed major overhauls and pretty much could be summed up by "needing cooler stuff faster" at every stage of the game.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Galactic Glitch reinvents the twin-stick shooter with brilliant gravity-based combat, rewarding experimentation, and chaotic fun. Despite difficulty spikes, RNG frustrations, and cluttered battles, its creativity consistently shines through.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“The game Galactic Glitch delivered an enjoyable roguelike experience, relying on a physics-based gameplay style that feels fresh and innovative. It offers a great variety of combat strategies, paired with a beautiful and impressive artistic direction. Despite some drawbacks and challenges, it succeeded in providing the expected fun. It's the kind of game that encourages you to push forward and expand your exploration further.”
read full review ↗ - 65
“A fun, but notably flawed roguelike. Galactic Glitch is worth your time, but it's hard to recommend for those who dislike any of the genres it takes from.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Galactic Glitch is a futuristic sci-fi take and serves as a welcome addition to the indie roguelike genre. It lives in a crowded sector, but with its unique spin on genre conventions, engaging physics-based combat, slight progression mechanics, and enigmatic narrative, it sets itself apart.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Galactic Glitch is yet another fantastic and innovative addition to the twin-stick genre, one that it is fair to say has had a fair few belters so far this year.”
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Loot Level ChillPatch history
- Galactic Glitch v2.22 - Bug FixesJun 22, 2026
- Galactic Glitch v2.2 - Steam Deck Verified, Weapon Balancing and New RoomsMay 1, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Galactic Glitch v2.12 - HotfixApr 7, 2026
- Galactic Glitch v2.11 - HotfixApr 5, 2026
- Galactic Glitch v2.1 - Balance and rounding off 2.0Apr 4, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Galactic Glitch v2.04 - More Fixes and BalanceMar 17, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Galactic Glitch v2.03 - Fixes and BalanceMar 16, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Galactic Glitch v2.01 - Hotfix and Balance PatchMar 15, 2026
- Galactic Glitch v2.0 - Infinity's EdgeMar 15, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Galactic Glitch v1.88 - Run Challenges & Roguelite ImprovementsJan 7, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Galactic Glitch v1.84 - Polish, Update & New WikiDec 10, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Galactic Glitch v1.81 - Balance and FixesDec 6, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Galactic Glitch v1.8 - The Core Access UpdateDec 5, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Galactic Glitch - New Price and Coming UpdateOct 25, 2025
- Galactic Glitch 1.46 - More Polishing and BalanceOct 2, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Galactic Glitch v1.42 - Corrupted Reality HotfixSep 24, 2025
- Galactic Glitch v1.4 - Corrupted Reality UpdateSep 18, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Galactic Glitch v1.11 - Lots of Fixes and ImprovementsJun 28, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Galactic Glitch v1.10 - New Prototypes and Future PlansJun 16, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Galactic Glitch v1.09 - Balancing and Better PrototypesJun 12, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Galactic Glitch v1.08 - A New Chapter Unfolds!Jun 11, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Galactic Glitch v1.06 - Balancing and various ImprovementsJun 9, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Galactic Glitch v1.05 - Fix for Black Void Bug and some BalancingJun 8, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Galactic Glitch v1.04 - Fixing the Difficulty #2Jun 7, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Galactic Glitch v1.036 - The Weekend UpdateJun 7, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Galactic Glitch v1.03 - Fixing the DifficultyJun 6, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Galactic Glitch v1.02 - Balance Tweaks and FixesJun 5, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Galactic Glitch v1.01 - Thank you everyone!Jun 4, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Galactic Glitch v1.0 is OUT NOW!Jun 3, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Galactic Glitch v1.0 launches June 3May 15, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Galactic Glitch 1.0 Timeline UpdateMay 1, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes v.514Nov 29, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Update v.509 - Reworked Weapons System and UpgradesNov 27, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Upcoming Weapons Update and 1.0 Release PlansNov 22, 2024
- Patch Notes v.435Oct 23, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes v.427Oct 12, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Adding Evolutions and Major Content Update v.425Oct 9, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Adding Mid-Run Saves and lots more - Update v0.130Aug 16, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Steam Deck and Power buffs - Update v0.115Jul 23, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes v0.112Jul 18, 2024
…and 4 earlier patch announcements.