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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 (Metacritic) | – | – | 0 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 83% | 76 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 81% | 75 | 3000 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Aug 1, 2024) · 300 reviews sampled · 3126 total reviews in window · weighted 167.8 up / 29.9 down · computed 3h 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.
- 84
“With all this and probably more coming to Friends vs Friends, this game is one of a kind while taking on the basics of gun warfare as seen in online PvP games such as Fortnite or Valorant, minus the map size and loot boxes, while smoothly integrating deckbuilding aspects into the game. This game is a fantastically chaotic game to play with friends or solo that will keep you occupied for hours.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Friends vs Friends is a solid multiplayer shooter with a ton of style with a focus on casual pvp. Casual players as well as sweats should find plenty to enjoy in this funky deck building shooter.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“With an original mix of deck-building and FPS, Friends vs Friends brings a fresh coat of paint to the PvP shooter genre and is a title with some promise if it can keep its player base engaged.”
read full review ↗ - 65
“Friends vs Friends has a good foundation and concepts that could make for a quirky shooter. But it needs many further patches that change combat balance, progression, and an introduction of new features and modes. Currently, this feels like an Early Access game, which needs additional work. Those with three or more friends who are interested should consider purchasing multiple copies or hold off on Friends vs Friends entirely.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Quick to learn, quick to play and delivering large doses of fun regardless of whether you're trying to master it or just seeing how many insane card effects you have in a single match, Friends vs Friends is a gem of a PvP shooter that can easily keep you sucked in for lengthy sessions.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Friends vs Friends is the ideal option for anyone who loves a good indie and loves to exchange fire with friends. As the name implies, teaming up friends against friends has never been so much fun. Expect a fun and compact experience, without many surprises, but with a lot of visual identity and very creative ideas on how you can overcome your friends with card abilities or your aiming skill.”
read full review ↗ - 73
“Multiplayer shooter meets deck building in a strange mix that actually works. Fun, intense, and as original in its concept as in its art.”
read full review ↗ - 72
“This is a marmite game in that some will love it and some will hate it.”
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- Dead Game HotfixAug 24, 2026
- Balance UpdateAug 1, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Game UpdateJul 17, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- The Expensive UpdateJul 4, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Game UpdateJun 3, 2024
- Game UpdateMar 22, 2024
- grOovy Gallery UpdateMar 20, 2024
- SPRING CLEANING UPDATE!Feb 15, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Game UpdateJan 26, 2024
- Balance UpdateJan 17, 2024
- Xmas UpdateDec 19, 2023
- Sable Santana BFF Content Update Now Live!Nov 21, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Halloween Update + 50% Discount!Oct 24, 2023
- Balance UpdateOct 11, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Balance UpdateSep 27, 2023
- Game Update 1.1.11Sep 20, 2023
- The Free Weekend is here + some other cool stuff!Sep 14, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Balance UpdateSep 6, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Game Update 1.1.8Sep 1, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Game Update 1.1.6Aug 16, 2023
- A Gift From Your Friend SMii7Y!Aug 8, 2023
- Game Update 1.1.2Jul 25, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- First Free Content Expansion Baba's Laundromat out now!Jul 18, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Myk Raver BFF Content Update Now Live!Jul 6, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Game Update 1.0.7Jun 21, 2023
- Buddy’s Bulletin: III, June 16Jun 16, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Little Lars Content Update Now Live!Jun 13, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Game Update 1.0.3Jun 7, 2023
- Game Update 1.0.2Jun 5, 2023
- Game Update 1.0.1!Jun 1, 2023