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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) | – | 69 | 57 |
| Creator reviews (1 tracked) | – | 50 | 2 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 74% | 70 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 71% | 67 | 625 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Sep 26, 2024) · 300 reviews sampled · 625 total reviews in window · weighted 121.7 up / 50.9 down · computed 3h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (38)
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.
- 50
“Killer Klowns from Outer Space is just another intellectually lazy application of a horror movie license. Well done game, you made murderous space clowns boring… that’s one hell of an achievement.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Killer Klowns from Outer Space summons the nostalgic thrill of a modern-day ghost in the graveyard. While I enjoyed playing as a Klown, taking on the role of a human also led to numerous hilarious moments. Whether a fan of the original movie or not, the game's whimsical antics and visually stunning design are sure to win many hearts. I highly recommend playing this game with friends, as the experience is greatly enhanced by sharing laughs and enjoying each other's company. Ultimately, that’s exactly what Killer Klowns offers, a genuinely fun time.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“As a longstanding fan of all things horror, Killer Klowns from Outer Space brings a refreshing new take for fans of the genre, offering an experience littered in immersion and interactive gameplay.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“A thrilling multiplayer horror game with enough thrown in the cotton candy machine to spit out plenty of fun, unique gameplay moments, and enticing progression that promises to hook us in further. But the overall experience is only good while the community remains active and lobbies fill up, making it a fight for the team to compel new players to stave off the Klownpocalypse!”
read full review ↗ - 50
“Most disappointing is the lack of clown comedy. Their shoes squeak when they walk and there are some jokey lines of dialogue, but no hilarious kills. As a human, sometimes a funny cutscene will play when you die, but that doesn't translate to combat. There’s no clown cars or circus tricks, no killer klown spaceship to fight in. Just rural, small town American levels littered with guns and melee weapons. Without the film’s silliness, there’s little reason to play Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game over other popular asymmetric horror titles.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Even with my somewhat minor complaints, I walked away from Killer Klowns from Outer Space wholly impressed with the gameplay, the faithfulness to the movie and the graphics. For a budget title this is a great looking game, textures on the klowns faces are lifelike and creepy, cotton candy that is literally on everything as the match progress has a light and wispy look as one would expect. With everything that this game is doing, for me; Killer Klowns from Outer Space feels like the best version of these asymmetrical multiplayer games. I love, love that the team at Illfonic found a way to keep players engaged even after they died in game. With a great balance between puzzles, scares and fun; each match was a blast to play, even if I have yet to escape as a teen. Burnt out on DbD, tired of being turned into chili by Leatherface and his fam? Killer Klowns from Outer Space deserves your attention, I just hope it retains its player base.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Illfonic is no stranger to making interesting games based on popular movies, and Killer Klowns is just the latest success in the studio's run.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“The action, while entertaining, is a bit of a drag. There are also bugs and glitches. There are more minor flaws like this, and they spoil the overall experience. But at its core, it's a fun multiplayer game with well-designed mechanics and well-balanced sides.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game might not be perfect, but fans of the genre or series (or looking to confront their fear of clowns) should check it out.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game nails the tone and aesthetic of its inspiration, and delivers periodic amusement throughout, though also demonstrates the limitations of a gameplay template that’s starting to feel a little stale.”
read full review ↗ - 50
“A highly authentic movie adaptation but a sadly predictable, and repetitive, video game, that does far too little to justify the continued trend of turning 80s horror film into asymmetric multiplayer games.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game is a fun, asymmetrical horror multiplayer game that has us mesmerised. Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game has the potential to be the next multiplayer horror hit, but some common bugs still need to be fixed to ensure smooth gameplay. At the moment there are often endless loading times or visual bugs, such as a permanent 1HP bar.”
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Patch history
- Patch Notes - 1 Year AnniversaryJun 3, 2025
- Patch 1.8.0Feb 11, 2025
- 1.7.2 (Hotfix)Jan 17, 2025
- Patch 1.7.1Jan 14, 2025
- Patch 1.7.0Dec 17, 2024
- Patch 1.6.1Nov 26, 2024
- Patch 1.6.0Oct 29, 2024
- Patch 1.6.0 Preview StreamOct 25, 2024
- Patch 1.5.1Oct 3, 2024
- Patch 1.5.0Sep 26, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Preview Alert!Sep 20, 2024
- Patch 1.4.1 (Hotfix)Aug 29, 2024
- Patch 1.4.0Aug 22, 2024
- Patch 1.3.0 IssuesJul 25, 2024
- Patch 1.3.0Jul 25, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Patch 1.3.0 Overview StreamJul 23, 2024
- Patch 1.2.0Jun 27, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Patch 1.2 Preview StreamJun 25, 2024
- Patch 1.1.4Jun 13, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Patch 1.1.2 (Hotfix)Jun 10, 2024