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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) | – | 81 | 36 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 84% | 77 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 82% | 76 | 1032 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Apr 1, 2025) · 300 reviews sampled · 1032 total reviews in window · weighted 194.2 up / 36.3 down · computed 4h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (27)
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.
- 100
“Moonstone Island is a lovely game that combines farm simulation with creature gathering, cards and turn-based combat, resulting in a colourful and varied mix. It's an inclusive and extremely wholesome game, full of nice details and a progression curve that feels very much in keeping. An excellent debut for Studio Supersoft.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Moonstone Island is a nice change of pace with its enjoyable farming and creature collecting. It was no surprise that I sunk many hours into it and still was eager to play more. It was one of those games where you are like “I’ll just do this then I’ll come off” but you end up spending a couple more hours on it. The art style was another selling point for me as I love these sorts of games, the card-based combat was interesting and worked well for me and I loved being able to collect spirits and look after them.”
read full review ↗ - 92
“It's “everything including the kitchen sink” style may not be perfect on all fronts, but it’s got plenty to explore and enjoy”
read full review ↗ - 78
“Moonstone Island refreshes my love for games like Stardew Valley and Pokémon, but still exerts its own unique identity. But sometimes with an amalgamation of genres, the details can get a little blurry, and there are certain aspects that sour the experience. Overall though, this was, and continues to be, a very adorable and compelling game.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Moonstone Island has the potential to be genuinely great, and it's a genuine shame that it ends up feeling lesser than its many influences.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Moonstone Island is mostly frustrating and has little fun to it. There are too many time restrictions, almost as if the developers were unsure if it should be a survival simulator or a causal sandbox. The card-based battles make fights a slog, especially when you can’t properly build a deck without using consumables. Moonstone Island is mostly for those who want challenging and obtuse grinds. Maybe Studio Supersoft is making more balancing changes, as the team is very responsive on both Discord and the Steam forums.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Moonstone Island is an excellent game that combines what I like from other games and improves on them. Whatever your path may be, it'll be a fun one.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“Moonstone Island is everything I wanted from a little farm simulation that’s also a Pokemon battler that’s also a deck-based system. It is everything I didn’t even know I wanted; the graphics are beautiful, the soundtrack is soothing, the animations are polished, and the artwork is stunning. I love Moonstone Island and think you will love it here too”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Though a bit derivative and lacking in the narrative department, Moonstone Island provides unique gameplay for its genre and is something definitely worth checking out if you’re a fan of farming-type games. With a bit of work and a lot more confidence, I believe the developers behind Moonstone Island could step away from their Stardew Valley inspirations and make a game that’s truly unique and addicting to play. While I can recommend the game at launch, I certainly hope the future has more in store than what we have at the moment.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Moonstone Island successfully marries the charm of life-simulators with the excitement of open-world exploration and creature collection. Its picturesque world, rich character interactions, and the allure of alchemy training make it a standout experience for those seeking a captivating and enchanting gaming journey.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Overall, Moonstone Island is a wonderful blend of deckbuilding, creature collecting, and traditional cozy life-sim. It is a game that makes it easy to lose track of time as players may be left feeling like they could do just one more day before logging out. The quickness of the passage of time, and the fact that the main story ends after one year is disappointing, but only because there is so much engaging content that Moonstone Island gives players to do that it feels like there should be more time to do it all, and more story to go along with it.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“The time I’ve spent in Moonstone Island was a much needed breath of fresh air. It feel like we’ve only scratched the surface in this genre. Playing the game between keyboard and mouse, controller, I feel that this game is better played off a controller. With the tool wheel, it’s a bit of a hassle to switch between weapons with a mouse and keyboard. Where a controller is made for the tool wheel’s function and capability. The villagers themselves have such rich and vibrant personalities that makes me want to know more. Dating them all just is the only way to get more lore about them. But, my heart will always belong to Ferra because I just love the chaotic innocence she represents in my heart. The achievements they placed in the game are by far well worth the look and fun to obtain. I cannot wait to continue this venture throughout the islands. And I’ll finally get my answer on what is going on with Wally and his Baba Yaga home. Also, be kind to your muscle girlfriends, you never know what poetic justice they might deliver.”
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Patch history
- Updates & Bug Fixes - Oct 6, 2025Oct 6, 2025
- Updates & Bug Fixes - Sep 22, 2025Sep 22, 2025
- Updates & Bug Fixes - Jul 16, 2025Jul 17, 2025
- Updates & Bug Fixes - Jul 3, 2025Jul 3, 2025
- Updates & Bug Fixes - June 25, 2025Jun 25, 2025
- Updates & Bug Fixes - June 24, 2025Jun 24, 2025
- Updates & Bug Fixes - June 19, 2025Jun 19, 2025
- Updates & Bug Fixes - June 17, 2025Jun 17, 2025
- Fishbo Fools Update!Apr 1, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- New Mini-Update, now Available!Nov 27, 2024
- Updates & Bug Fixes - October 31, 2024Oct 31, 2024
- Updates & Bug Fixes - October 9, 2024Oct 9, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Updates & Bug Fixes - OCtober 1, 2024Oct 1, 2024
- Anniversary Update Patch NotesSep 30, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Festival Update and Fall-themed DLC - Out Now!Sep 30, 2024
- It's our Anniversary and FESTIVALS are coming!Sep 20, 2024
- Updates & Bug Fixes - August 12, 2024Aug 12, 2024
- Updates & Bug Fixes - August 8, 2024Aug 8, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Cooking Update - Detailed Patch Notes!Jul 31, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Cooking Update + Chef's Kiss DLC OUT NOW!Jul 31, 2024
- COOKING IS COMING! Major FREE update next week!Jul 24, 2024
- Updates & Bug Fixes - July 11, 2024Jul 11, 2024
- FREE DLC and Summer Sale Discounts!Jun 27, 2024
- Updates & Bug Fixes - May 29, 2024May 29, 2024
- Broken Save Bug FixMay 22, 2024
- Magic May Update - Detailed Patch Notes!May 22, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- New FREE Magic Man Content Update and DLC is now LIVE!May 21, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- New MAGIC MAN-themed Update Incoming!May 8, 2024
- Black Screen Bug Fix - Apr 25, 2024Apr 25, 2024
- Updates & Bug Fixes - Feb 14, 2024Feb 14, 2024
- Love Has Come to Moonstone Island!Feb 13, 2024
- Major Content Update + DLC Incoming!Feb 7, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Updates & Bug Fixes - Jan 19, 2024Jan 19, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Updates & Bug Fixes - Jan 09, 2024Jan 9, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- The Village Post, Dec 21 - Steam Winter Sale Edition!Dec 21, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Hotfix - Dec.14, 2023Dec 14, 2023
- Updates & Bug Fixes - Dec 13, 2023Dec 13, 2023significant · resets scoring window
…and 17 earlier patch announcements.