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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) | – | 72 | 11 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 88% | 82 | 90 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 81% | 75 | 46 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Nov 26, 2024) · 46 reviews sampled · 28 total reviews in window · weighted 17.6 up / 4.2 down · computed 17m 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.
- 100
“Chessarama takes the concepts of chess and translates them into a simple gameplay that challenges us to solve entertaining and complex puzzles through analytical thinking and didactics. It is a proposal that can be enjoyed without any knowledge of chess. But at the same time it rewards us by teaching us several concepts with which to break down that barrier that perhaps prevents us from accessing the traditional board game.”
read full review ↗ - 82
“Even as someone who isn’t a particular fan of chess, this stands out as an incredibly smart set of remixes of the strategy classic”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Chessarama delivers some great puzzle design, with delightful visuals and inventive ways of teaching you chess concepts as you play. It's missing the attention to detail that could make it really shine, but it's a charming package that's easy to recommend for anyone who enjoys chess puzzles or who is interested in learning more about the game. Just don't expect it to replace your chess.com subscription.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Chessarama is a fine chess experience, enriching the world's most famous board game with new challenges and mini-games that offer a fresh perspective on what can be done with chess pieces. Sadly, however, the developers have resigned themselves to trying to deliver something more and something deeper.”
read full review ↗ - 70
- 80
“Chessarama successfully reimagines the world of chess, offering a diverse and entertaining collection of games that cater to both chess enthusiasts and newcomers. The blend of creativity, strategy, and education makes Chessarama a standout title in the chess gaming genre.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“In an increasingly cluttered world of chess-inspired gaming, Chessarama by Minimol Games is a standout release. An XP system that might be a bit clunkily implemented doesn’t detract from what the game does well, A fun and thoughtful presentation combined with engaging and novel concepts to hook players, even those who (like me) aren’t normally fans of Chess.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“If you’re looking for another way to learn chess, Chessarama will definitely give you a unique insight into each piece and its moves. Just like chess itself, the game’s small but challenging puzzles will test your ability to think ahead and plan your strategy. While I might call Chessarama a puzzle game first and a chess simulation second, either way, it’s a refreshing and fun bit of puzzle strategy fun.”
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COGconnectedPatch history
- Update on Chessarama's Android launchAug 15, 2025
- Chess Match Improvements! ♟️Nov 28, 2024
- 🔨 Patch Notes - Nov/24Nov 26, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- 🔨 Patch NotesMay 17, 2024
- 🔨 Patch NotesMar 14, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- 🔨 Patch Notes & data issueFeb 7, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- 🔨 Patch NotesFeb 6, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- 🔨 Patch NotesDec 18, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- 🔨 Patch NotesDec 7, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes - July 🔨Jul 28, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes - June 🔨Jun 26, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes - May 🔨May 25, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes - April 🔨Apr 27, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes - March 🔨Mar 31, 2023significant · resets scoring window