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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) | – | 77 | 49 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 41% | 46 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 54% | 55 | 841 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Nov 18, 2024) · 300 reviews sampled · 841 total reviews in window · weighted 104.2 up / 89.2 down · computed 1h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (31)
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.
- 70
“Homeworld 3 is a somewhat competent shadow of its great progenitor from 1999.”
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“In conclusion, Homeworld 3 shines brightly in its graphical prowess, offering a visually captivating journey through the depths of space. However, its shortcomings in storytelling, controls, and AI behavior prevent it from reaching the heights set by its predecessors. For fans of the series expecting a seamless blend of compelling narrative and refined gameplay, Homeworld 3 may leave much to be desired.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Elegant to behold but clunky to control, Homeworld 3 is difficult to get in to but fascinating all the same.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“A quarter of a century later, Homeworld still captures the imagination - but is this the return to form we're looking for?”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Although Homeworld 3 certainly doesn't put the cult strategy series to shame, and space flight has its own charm, it can't be said that it's a leap or a big step forward.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“After decades of waiting, Homeworld 3 pushes the beloved space RTS series in new directions with megalithic terrain putting a fresh spin on combat, and a bitesized roguelite War Games mode, but still retains so much of the original tone and style. It doesn't quite stick the landing in some areas, and there's rough edges to improve, but I simply love being back in this setting and series.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“A flawed sequel, that undermines some of the original games' greatest pleasures, but this is still a uniquely enjoyable real-time strategy, with plenty of interesting new ideas.”
read full review ↗ - 77
“As a sequel to a classic RTS, Homeworld 3 retains the core experience while streamlining the series and introducing a new, highly satisfying and replayable co-op mode. However, the game's sparse content and poor network conditions hinder a smooth and enjoyable experience. All of these factors suggest that Homeworld 3 has a lot of room for improvement. Homeworld 3 still has a long way to go in order to win over gamers and become a worthy successor.”
read full review ↗ - 77
“Homeworld 3 takes some big swings, but while it's a very good RTS, it never quite comes together in the same way as its predecessors.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“While not as trailblazing as its predecessors, Homeworld 3 is still a well-made and worthwhile sci-fi real-time strategy with a solid story and exceptional production values.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Homeworld 3's vast galaxy clashed with the limits of a poorly paced campaign and buggy missions.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Homeworld 3's multiplayer skirmish mode may be barebones, but it gives us all we need to wage visually impressive war with fleets of starships. The co-op War Games mode, on the other hand, gets an extra boost from its novel roguelite-style progression.”
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PC Gamer
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IGN…and 19 more tracked reviews.
Patch history
- Homeworld 3 Update 1.31 NotesDec 18, 2024
- Dev Update: Unpacking The Biggest Improvements Coming To Update 1.3Nov 18, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Homeworld 3 Update 1.3 NotesNov 18, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Hotfix Update 1.22Oct 15, 2024
- An Update to Homeworld 3's RoadmapSep 20, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Hotfix Update 1.21Aug 16, 2024
- Kalan Raiders DLC and Patch 1.2 NotesAug 15, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Kalan Raiders join War Games on August 15!Aug 13, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Hotfix Update 1.11Jun 17, 2024
- Homeworld 3 Update 1.1Jun 10, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Dev Update: The Journey AheadMay 28, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Hotfix Update 1.03May 23, 2024
- Hotfix Update 1.02May 16, 2024
- Dev Update: 5 Big Changes We’re Making Because Of Your FeedbackMar 27, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- War Games Demo HotfixFeb 8, 2024
- Homeworld 3 Launch Date UpdateFeb 7, 2024
- Dev Update: Prepare for launchDec 15, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- The Biggest Homeworld 3 Developer Update YetJun 30, 2023