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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) | – | 77 | 16 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 69% | 66 | 118 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 100% | 97 | 0 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 1 reviews sampled · 0 total reviews in window · weighted 0.1 up / 0 down · computed 18m ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (14)
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.
- 67
“ArcRunner is a title that offers a solid and fun gaming experience, with well-structured gameplay and a variety of character classes that add depth to the game strategy. However, despite its qualities, it fails to stand out significantly in the roguelite genre, which is already very crowded and full of alternatives.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“As it stands, ArcRunner is not a bad game. I don’t think it’s truly dire by any stretch of the imagination, even with the font being kind of awful. But it’s just not a very good game either. It’s fine. And just fine doesn’t get much more than a tepid recommendation. There are a lot of games in this genre, and a lot of those are more fun to play with”
read full review ↗ - 78
“Giving first-person shooting some roguelike twists helps to make things interesting, but it lacks overall depth”
read full review ↗ - 90
“ArcRunner is a great roguelite and shooter, with style and substance to keep you coming back for more.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Regardless of its issues, I'm loving ArcRunner on the Nintendo Switch; it's a very addictive roguelike, gameplay loop. I especially love the online mode, the selection of weapons, and the perks. Though I wish there were a few more characters to play as, that's just a personal gripe. ArcRunner is a fast paced shooter and if you love roguelikes, this is a no-brainer!”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Arcrunner has its explosive charms. It may not have the same sense of promise as a game in Early Access, but if you find it for the right price, or if you just want to grab a squad and blast your way through wave after wave of enemy AI, Arcrunner has its share of positives too.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“ArcRunner offers an immersive roguelite action experience, with a variety of classes and difficulty modes, in addition to multiplayer. Although it faces obstacles in terms of usability due to its unfriendly interface and the lack of clarity in some of its mechanics, the game could reach its full potential with a few tweaks and offer a more rewarding experience for players.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Even though the game’s balancing and AI issues try their best to spoil the fun, ArcRunner still manages to deliver a satisfying cyberpunk roguelike experience. Despite its shortcomings, and they are plentiful, it can feel great to give into the temptation to jam to some synthwave and gun down some nameless bots for a few hours. It’s just a shame that, apart from the killer aesthetics, there isn’t much to compel players to return to its neon-saturated streets once they’ve finished their initial playthrough. That said, if you’re looking for an in-depth approach to the familiar roguelike formula, you might want to look elswhere. Which is a shame, since ArcRunner offers a fairly decent gameplay loop along with a striking cyberpunk playground to go with it. If you’re looking to soothe that very specific aesthetic itch ArcRunner scratches, by all means, go for it and indulge in the wavey synths and rain-slicked streets. Just know that your mileage may vary.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“I died repeatedly, swore a lot, and tried plenty of different load-outs. I had a great time during each playthrough even though I knew failure was just around the corner. This sense of impending doom adds a layer of risk vs reward. Additionally, the opportunity to test new builds and permanently improve your hero was hard to turn down. Consequently, I like it and I recommend buying it here! Don’t let the virus win. Pick your hero, unlock new skills, and reset the KORE.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Thus comes the question: is it worth it to save Arc? Despite two gross issues, I'd say yes.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Game developers, I am begging you. If you want to place your game within a literary or cinematic genre, then, by all means, do so, but understand what that genre is about, first. Cyberpunk is not an aesthetic with angry robots, neon colours and body modifications. Cyberpunk is a warning against alloying corporations and the political elite to take technology and leverage it for their gain over the good of humanity. If your game doesn’t have that message at its core, you’ve missed the point of the genre.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“ArcRunner offers a satisfactory experience for fans of the roguelite genre, delivering exciting moments of facing challenges in a futuristic environment, filled with action and neon in spades.”
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Patch history
- Patch Notes: Version 1.1.0.0May 30, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes: Version 1.0.0.7May 10, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes: Version 1.0.0.6May 4, 2023
- Patch Notes: Version 1.0.0.5May 2, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- ArcRunner Version 0.0.9.5Feb 20, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- ArcRunner Version 0.0.9.4Feb 13, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- ArcRunner Version 0.0.9.3Jan 30, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- ArcRunner Version 0.0.9.1Jan 23, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- ArcRunner Version 0.09.0Jan 16, 2023
- ArcRunner Version 0.08Jan 9, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- ArcRunner Version 0.07.4Jan 2, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- ArcRunner Version 0.07.2Dec 26, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- ArcRunner Version 0.06Dec 19, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- ArcRunner Version 0.05Dec 12, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- ArcRunner Version 0.04Dec 5, 2022
- ArcRunner Version 0.03Nov 28, 2022
- ArcRunner Version 0.02Nov 21, 2022significant · resets scoring window