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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) | – | 82 | 14 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 96% | 92 | 375 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 93% | 87 | 103 |
| 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 759 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 (Dec 12, 2025) · 103 reviews sampled · 103 total reviews in window · weighted 69.2 up / 5.1 down · computed 1h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (8)
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.
- 82
“A pretty solid roguelike romp that’s may lack in the flair of bigger titles, but that still satisfies to a good degree”
read full review ↗ - 80
“If you miss Dead Cells and are sad that its developers moved on to work on other projects, Dunjungle does a lot to fill that void. The game does plenty to satisfy fans of fast-paced roguelike platformers, with a cathartic and diverse combat and upgrade system bursting with customisation options to mix up each run. While Dunjungle won’t satisfy anyone looking for a deep narrative, its pleasing pixel art did enough to charm me. It may take a while to unlock most of its content, but once you’re past those slow early hours, Dunjungle is a load of fun and brims with variety. I had a great time with Dunjungle, and if you like roguelike platformers, you likely will as well.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Dunjungle is consistently fun and delivers a short, consistent experience for any player by choosing an ambiance that's considerably different from all the usual picks from other titles [in the market], something that should be just praised.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Dunjungle is a charming roguelite that deserves to be checked out by fans of 2D action games. Unfortunately, its constant flirtation with visual and mechanical repetition and its underwhelming performance on the Switch prevent the game from achieving greater status on Nintendo's console. In the end, for those interested in the genre and the concept, and willing to accept the aforementioned limitations with an open heart, there is a challenging and fun journey here, for everyone else, however, it is undeniable that there are more essential alternatives on the market.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“ Dunjungle is a fun and familiar Roguelike with smooth combat, plenty of punishment, and loads of content for those who want to play forever. ”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Dunjungle presents a charismatic, accessible, and competent adventure within the action roguelite genre. Its pixel art direction, light humor, and agile gameplay make each attempt fun, even when the repetition of rooms starts to appear. Although it doesn't reinvent the genre and clearly follows references from other successful titles, the game still builds its own identity and offers a solid experience for those seeking something uncomplicated, addictive, and with constant progression.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Dunjungle takes familiar action-roguelike ideas and juices them up with smart customization, brutal-but-fair combat, and enough risk/reward temptation to keep every run exciting. It’s tough, occasionally cruel, and constantly enticing you to make bad decisions, which is what makes it so hard to put down.”
read full review ↗ - 81
“Fighting your way through a jungle filled with lighthearted hilarity, tight combat, varied builds, and rewarding unlockables makes Dunjungle stand out as one of the best 2D action platformer roguelikes. So, go monkey around, chums! 🐵”
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Video ChumsPatch history
- Dunjungle 1.0.01 - Quick patch and 1.0 Details!Dec 12, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- The Final Swing — Dunjungle 1.0 Is OUT NOW!Dec 10, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- New weapon! Challenge room added to The Sunken Shrine!Aug 27, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- New Weapon! New Skill! New Challenge Room Spawn In Crypt NowJul 17, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- New Challenge Rooms! New Relics!Jul 8, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Critical Mac Save Fix, Gameplay Tweaks & Relic Rebalance!Jun 11, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- An OP New Class with a New Mysterious Weapon!May 9, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- BABY MONKEY PERKS & PERMANENT PROGRESSION Now Live!Mar 27, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Major Update is on the Way 🐒Mar 4, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- New Achievements & Class Balance ChangesDec 27, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- An OP New Class with a New Evil Weapon!Dec 19, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- The First Major Update is on the Way 🐒Dec 11, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- GET READY FOR ANOTHER NEW CLASS, WEAPON, AND RELICS!Nov 22, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- NEW CLASS, NEW RELICS!Nov 15, 2024
- Patch notes v1.0.2aOct 29, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Early Access Patch Note V0.1.2Oct 26, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Reducing the overall difficulty a bit! - Early Access Patch Note V0.1.1Oct 24, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- [Big Update] New Demo, and Publisher announcement!Apr 26, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Development progress!Oct 23, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Demo update! v0.94Sep 22, 2023
- Dunjungle [Demo Update]Aug 29, 2023
- Demo update! v0.92Aug 24, 2023
- Dunjungle [Demo Update]Aug 19, 2023