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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) | – | 68 | 11 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 78% | 73 | 58 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 85% | 78 | 26 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Aug 7, 2025) · 26 reviews sampled · 17 total reviews in window · weighted 10.6 up / 2 down · computed 4h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (9)
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.
- 60
“Tiny Witch is a cute shop game with an interesting approach to its setting and a fun sense of design. It ultimately feels like a great demo for a larger, more complete game that builds on the ideas seeded in this genuinely solid foundation.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Yet another time management-style game, though this time going for a cozy look and feel, that is simply too slow-moving and stacked against you”
read full review ↗ - 40
“Tiny Witch's combination of cozy and chaotic does not pay off all too well, as it embraces neither. It plods along to the finish line, leaving no strong impressions.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Tiny Witch is beautiful, adorable, wholesome, and so much fun. I loved building up my stores and collecting pets; the rat is definitely my favourite (I named my rat pet Speedy). But that being said, Tiny Witch is pretty challenging. You need to be on your game and fast; there is no relaxing in the minion business! So, if you also love stressful, fun games, you should pick up Tiny Witch for yourself”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Tiny Witch is an adorable, but somewhat vapid game. It feels like there’s a large chunk of gameplay missing, as while the shops do get harder, it still feels quite repetitive. I’m unsure if it’s because 10 days is too long or that you’re creating the same 5 recipes over and over again. It’s not a bad game, but it’s not a great game either. It sits firmly in the good territory and refuses to budge.”
read full review ↗ - 65
“With charming pixel art and a relaxing atmosphere, Tiny Witch avoids the stress common in management games, delivering a pleasant, albeit somewhat repetitive, routine.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Cozy shop management experience on Nintendo Switch”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Tiny Witch is a short and fun game that features a beautiful pixel art style.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“I had a great time with Tiny Witch and for such a cute game, it certainly doesn't mess around so if you love optimising efficiency, check it out.”
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Video ChumsPatch history
- 🧹 Bugfix Update - v1.1.3Aug 7, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- 🧹 Bugfix Update - v1.1.2May 12, 2025
- Casual Mode Update - v1.1.0Jan 20, 2025
- Minor fixesMay 15, 2024
- Hotfix - v1.0.3.1Apr 12, 2024
- Hotfix - v1.0.3Mar 29, 2024
- Hotfix v1.0.2 - ChangelogOct 5, 2023
- Hotfix v1.0.1 - ChangelogSep 9, 2023