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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) | – | 74 | 12 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 94% | 88 | 578 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 91% | 85 | 5 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 13 reviews sampled · 11 total reviews in window · weighted 10.3 up / 1 down · computed 4h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (11)
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.
- 80
“Burnhouse Lane is a small treasure by which Rem Michalski proves himself as true genius once again.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“This captivating story, Burnhouse Lane, explores death, friendship, and unwavering hope. The game will shock you, terrify you, and make you think. Even if things don’t turn out the way you hoped, you’ll want to play it again and again. So don’t hesitate to dive into this wonderfully unsettling supernatural adventure full of cats. Plus, you get to listen to Davey Cadaver for hours on end, and that alone makes it worth it.”
read full review ↗ - 72
“If you’re looking to be creeped out and outright shocked, this will deliver, but it comes with a very fair and accurate warning”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Burnhouse Lane is a gritty, uncompromising experience, that will resonate with fans of both adventure and horror games. It mingles heavy subject matter with horrifying imagery and a deftly crafted story, culminating to a fever dream you 'll want to see through to the end.”
read full review ↗ - 80
- 90
“Burnhouse Lane is a powerful emotional experience with strong characters that will get you to contemplate questions about life and the meaning of it all.”
read full review ↗ - 65
“Burnhouse Lane is a 2D horror adventure title that deals with a lot of serious issues and is full of disturbing visuals. The game feels a bit uneven but is an engaging experience if you are looking for a creepy time.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Burnhouse Lane is a great little puzzle game to keep you on your toes. Everything can be a clue as to how to solve a puzzle, and the amount of cats is great for someone like me. There are some negatives, but all in all, it’s a great experience with a really good story about depression, despair, and acceptance. As a whole, the positives massively outweigh the negatives.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Burnhouse Lane does not present great challenges in terms of gameplay, and can be considered an easy game in terms of gameplay in general. However, the topics addressed are difficult to construct in dialogue and, at this point, there is no denying that the work done by the Michalski brothers is sufficiently competent. Unfortunately, technical issues end up affecting the experience, but if the player doesn't need to close the game, it's an easy recommendation for those looking for an excellent interactive story.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“While the gameplay isn't hugely dynamic, Burnhouse Lane is soaked in atmosphere and intrigue, as well as being memorably disturbing.”
read full review ↗ - 78
“Burnhouse Lane is a delivery made for fans of graphic adventures and also who have an attraction for survival horror. We are not facing a horror game to use, but rather has some confrontations against enemies that remind you of that due to the little ammunition or resources you will have.”
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Generación XboxPatch history
- - A tiny tiny update... ;)Jan 3, 2025
- Update to version 1.4.7Jan 2, 2025
- Swedish Translation CorrectionJun 21, 2024
- - Japanese translation updateFeb 7, 2024
- - POST-XMAS UPDATEJan 8, 2024
- JAPANESE VERSION ADDED!Dec 29, 2023
- Flashlight fix (ver.1.4.2)Dec 19, 2023
- JUST ANOTHER SMALL LANGUAGE PATCHNov 13, 2023
- VER.1.4.0 - POLISH LANGUAGE NOW SUPPORTED!Oct 31, 2023
- V.1.3.6 (TINY SWEDISH PATCH)Sep 20, 2023
- Ver.1.3.4 - Tiny Swedish translation patchSep 6, 2023
- VER.1.3.3 SWEDISH TRANSLATION!Sep 5, 2023
- VERSION 1.3.2 - SPANISH TRANSLATIONAug 30, 2023
- Tiny patchJun 14, 2023
- BURNHOUSE LANE - VERSION 1.3.0 NOW AVAILABLE!Jun 14, 2023
- Translations UpdateMar 13, 2023
- Small fix, patch to ver.1.1.6Feb 22, 2023
- VERSION 1.1.5Feb 20, 2023
- BUG FIX #14Jan 4, 2023
- BUG FIX #13Dec 29, 2022
- Bug Fix #12Dec 28, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Bug Fix #11Dec 20, 2022
- BUG FIX #10Dec 16, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Bug Fix #9Dec 9, 2022
- Bug Fix #8Dec 8, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Bug Fix #7Dec 7, 2022
- Bug Fix #6Dec 6, 2022
- Bug Fix #5Dec 6, 2022
- BUG FIX #4Dec 5, 2022
- Bug Fix #3Dec 5, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- MINOR BUG FIX #2 (ver. 1.0.2)Dec 3, 2022
- Bug fix #1Dec 2, 2022