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What players say
Why the number is what it is: aspect mentions counted across 477 sampled Steam reviews (464 positive / 13 negative), recent and most-helpful. Plain keyword counting, fully reproducible; nothing here is written by a machine.
What positive reviews talk about
- Story & writing23% mention it
- Music & audio12% mention it
What negative reviews complain about
Negative reviews don't converge on specific aspects.
Satisfaction by hours played
Same score, different games: see how sentiment holds up the longer people play.
Under 5h
98%
48 reviews
5-15h
99%
108 reviews
15-40h
98%
177 reviews
40-100h
94%
118 reviews
100h+
96%
26 reviews
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 (Metacritic) | – | 86 | 38 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 98% | 94 | 1126 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 94 | 295 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 97% | 92 | 3000 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Jul 31, 2026) · 300 reviews sampled · 7285 total reviews in window · weighted 245.5 up / 9.1 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.
- 80
“Deltarune is a game that can feel odd to recommend, as it’s both difficult to convey in words what makes this game feel special and… well, it still isn’t done. Its goofy and subversive narrative, innovative battle mechanics, and killer soundtrack all combine to make this one worth the purchase in its current state, even if it is unfinished and the visuals still feel a tad underwhelming. At any rate, I’d suggest you pick this one up; there’s no telling when the story will finally wrap up, but the release of the latest two chapters has done a lot to round out what once felt a little anaemic.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Deltarune is a subversive epic that defies conventions and keeps the laughs coming every minute of its lengthy runtime. The most staggering aspect of it is that this isn't even its final form. Purchasing Deltarune chapters 1-4 is a ticket for the eventual chapters 5-7, which will expand the scope of the story and surely take things in an unpredictable direction if the conclusion of chapter 4 is anything to go by. Undertale wasn't without its faults and neither is Deltarune, but once the story, gags, and characters unfold, it's the kind of game that lingers, leaving a powerful and unforgettable experience. It's the kind of lasting impression that supersedes flaws.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Toby Fox manages to create a layered story with unique game mechanics with the first four Chapters of Deltarune. Even with half a story, this already forms a unique celebration of the game medium.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“It’s not the plot that’s important in Deltarune but the bizarre range of characters and the surreal situations you find yourself in. Although at the heart of it all is a very pacifist ideology, that celebrates the power of love and the need for empathy without ever seeming mawkish or patronising. And while also paying homage to old school Japanese role-players and having a cracking soundtrack.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“Deltarune won me over because it’s complex and heart-wrenchingly earnest. This earnestness is what keeps people coming back for more. The art, music, and gameplay simply serve this earnest passion for video games. This game burns bright because of that passion, and it’s something you need to see to believe.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Speeding through Deltarune, a stunningly imaginative role-playing adventure, to a quick ending is not the point. It’s meant to be enjoyed gradually, a trip along startling roads less traveled with your virtual friends.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Deltarune is a charming pixelated adventure that's not afraid to lean into the weird and wacky. This indie RPG flips the genre on its head, encouraging kindness over combat and delivering laughs in spades across its four chapters thanks to its witty writing, bizarre characters, and memorable worlds. ”
read full review ↗ - 87
“ Toby Fox delivers a vibrant, surprising, and narratively rich follow-up that deepens the Undertale formula with a refined battle system, more artistic polish, and a cast full of personality, though the lack of a Spanish translation and its unfinished state may make some players hesitate.”
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TechRadar GamingPatch history
- DELTARUNE Chapter 5 v0.0.253 PatchJul 31, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- DELTARUNE Chapter 5 v0.0.250 PatchJul 22, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- DELTARUNE Chapter 5 v0.0.247 PatchJul 9, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Chapter 5 Version 0.0.243 (Hotfix Patch)Jun 29, 2026
- Chapter 5 Version 0.0.242 (Hotfix Patch)Jun 27, 2026
- DELTARUNE Patch 1.04Aug 5, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- DELTARUNE Patch 1.03Jul 23, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- DELTARUNE Patch 1.02Jul 8, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- DELTARUNE Hotfix Patch (PC & Mac) v1.01CJun 9, 2025
- DELTARUNE Hotfix Patch (PC & Mac) v1.01BJun 8, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- DELTARUNE Hotfix Patch (PC&Mac) v1.01AJun 6, 2025