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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 | 76% | 71 | 326 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 89% | 83 | 11 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Aug 19, 2026) · 11 reviews sampled · 11 total reviews in window · weighted 8.4 up / 1 down · computed 4h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (10)
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.
- 75
“DuneCrawl is a delightful, chaotic, and visually distinct co-op adventure that proves giant crabs are the ultimate vehicle. While it suffers from some world-scaling issues and a static map, the core loop of crewing a crustacean fortress with friends is undeniably fun. It’s a "solid" 8/10 experience with friends, but perhaps a 6/10 if you are crawling alone.”
read full review ↗ - 70
- 60
“DuneCrawl is an interesting game that blends together giant crab combat, dungeoneering and multiplayer shenanigans. It's fun enough, but I really wish it did a little bit more with the more unusual aspects of its game design.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“DuneCrawl is a unique, creative start to 2026. It’s not flawless, and some players may find the controls and difficulty inconsistencies a bit fiddly. But what it offers is a sandbox adventure that feels fresh, inventive, and willing to take risks. Driving a giant crab across a hostile desert while upgrading your gear and reclaiming territory is as enjoyable as it sounds. For players looking for something different, especially with friends, DuneCrawl is well worth your time. It’s a game I can easily see myself returning to, just to wander the sands and see what trouble my crab can get into next.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“DuneCrawl is an exceptional open-world exploration game that allows players to indulge in the fantasy of piloting giant crab war machines. While lacking a bit in exciting progression mechanics and harder to engage with as a solo player, this game is otherwise solid all around and has an incredible fantasy world and visual aesthetic.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“DuneCrawl is a good game overall, full of ambition, personality, and creative ideas, which however only manages to find its true identity when played cooperatively.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“DuneCrawl is an ambitious indie experiment that shines in concept and style but stumbles in consistency: visually striking and cleverly designed, it soon reveals repetitive gameplay, weak AI, and an experience clearly built for chaotic co-op with friends rather than solo play, making its giant cannon-backed crab and appealing arsenal fun in theory, but best enjoyed with others.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Ultimately, DuneCrawl isn’t just about combat or exploration; it blends both with co-op play, making it a thoroughly entertaining experience if you enjoy playing with others or are looking for an action game set in a world brimming with things to do, where you can lose yourself for hours”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Dune Crawl transforms cooperation into survival, tasking players with commanding a towering crawler across a beautifully hand-drawn desert where every journey is unpredictable, chaotic, and uniquely shared.”
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“DuneCrawl is a cooperative game with an appealing concept and genuinely entertaining moments, especially when chaos ensues alongside another player, but it suffers from limited execution and several clear imbalances. The gameplay is basic, and playing solo is nearly impossible due to the difficulty of the enemies. It won't change your life, but it offers enough to enjoy with friends, and I had a good time.”
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PCMGAMESPatch history
- Version 1.12 - Fixes and OptimizationsAug 19, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Campaign Update - 1.02Jan 15, 2026
- Update with New NetworkingJan 9, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- More fixes!Jan 8, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Launch FixesJan 6, 2026significant · resets scoring window