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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) | – | 79 | 37 |
| Creator reviews (1 tracked) | – | 70 | 1 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 95% | 90 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 79 | 12 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 96% | 91 | 279 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Acclaim gate: the raw blend lands at 88.8, but scores above 88 must be earned in front of a mass audience; this verdict rests on 3,468 player reviews, a largely self-selected fanbase. As more players weigh in, the ceiling rises (full scale unlocks at 100,000 reviews).
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Jan 8, 2026) · 279 reviews sampled · 172 total reviews in window · weighted 163.2 up / 7.1 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (32)
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
“My Friendly Neighborhood offers a unique execution of a conceit that’s otherwise become trite among horror games. Taking the “spooky kiddy thing” idea and pulling it onto a framework built from equal parts BioShock and Resident Evil smartly separates it from the ocean of similar concepts in the genre, even if none of its individual components are particularly original. It’s sadly let down from a lack of variety and consequently runs too long, unable to stay fresh or surprising enough to sustain its runtime. However, it’s a fun ride while it lasts, and it’s story is charming enough to be worth seeing through to the end. ”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Survival horror mechanics in a colorful puppet show? Sounds meh. Feels great.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“There’s a tangible love and care that has gone into making the game’s equivalent of Sesame Street studios feel plausible, as well as a clear delight in warping our memory of a show that opened up a world of imagination for generations of children into something darker.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“My Friendly Neighborhood is an old-school survival horror throwback with a delightfully refreshing premise and plenty of fun to be had.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“In a world of jump scares and bland, YouTuber fodder, the game stands out. It isn’t necessarily because of the muppets or the fact that the main character is named Gordon as an homage to the Sesame Street character; it is because, as a full package, the game works.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“While not perfect, I loved every moment that I spent in the world of My Friendly Neighborhood, and can't wait to jump into it once again to revisit my new friends.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Nightmare on Sesame Street, err, I mean My Friendly Neighborhood, is an interesting kids show turned horror game that was incredibly entertaining for a single run, despite some outdated game design choices. I’ve made some new felt friends along the way and will certainly remember my time spent on this set, but I don’t have the stuffing required for completing the game across multiple playthroughs.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“My Friendly Neighborhood is a genuine surprise, offering a fresh take on survival horror and forging its own identity within its genre.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Walking away after beating My Friendly Neighborhood was a victory in its own right. That Five Nights at Freddy’s game I most recently played held my attention for an hour at most, and bored me throughout, which I’m sure will upset a few people out there. My Friendly Neighborhood, for its part, makes me willing to at least try some other games in the subgenre, even if I still don’t ‘get’ it.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“My Friendly Neighborhood may not have the blood and guts that many crave out of their horror experiences but it accomplishes so much without violence in a way that feels new and interesting. The world and story are fleshed out wonderfully and there’s an amazing message behind the game’s final moments.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“While not scary per se, "My Friendly Neighborhood" delivers an engaging series of puzzles, a goofy world, and an irreverent take on the survival horror genre.”
read full review ↗ - 87
“My Friendly Neighborhood toes the line between horror and humour, in an epic survival quest that turns nostalgia into apprehension. I definitely recommend this game to those looking for a less serious adventure that still provides the gratification and entertainment of bigger titles. I will certainly be revisiting it in my spare time.”
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Patch history
- My Friendly Neighborhood UpdateJan 8, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- My Friendly Neighborhood Unity UpdateOct 15, 2025
- My Friendly Neighborhood Out Now On Consoles!Jul 17, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- The Neighborhorde Mode UpdateOct 20, 2023
- The Friendly Difficulty UpdateJul 22, 2023significant · resets scoring window