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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) | – | 88 | 22 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 88% | 82 | 860 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 89% | 83 | 36 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Jul 28, 2026) · 35 reviews sampled · 36 total reviews in window · weighted 27.1 up / 3.4 down · computed 11h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (16)
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.
- 90
“We hope that discounts and word of mouth will allow this great, unique strategy game to gain the popularity it deserves.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Solium Infernum already has its fans, but more so than the original, it feels as if this remake, given its extremely specific brand of prolonged negotiations and conniving, will live and die by whether it grows that dedicated audience. Perhaps the greatest compliment I can pay Solium Infernum is that I very much hope it finds one so I can play more of it.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Solium Infernum finds itself perfectly situated to fill a multiplayer niche that other 4X games can't, with its asynchronous multiplayer option allowing those without much time to play a game with their friends. That's not to say the singleplayer is not just as good, however, with enough here for hours upon hours of fun just by yourself if you have the ambition to take it.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“This is a very complex and fun game that will force you to use your head and think through every step. At the same time, it successfully fulfills the fantasy of war and diplomatic skirmishes and intrigues in hell, not only with gameplay, but also with good artistic processing.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Solium Infernum brings its own unique take on turn-based strategy, not so much in substance as in form, but in an equally satisfying way. Its strong focus on gameplay based on political and diplomatic decisions gives it a unique flavour that shines especially in its multiplayer aspect.”
read full review ↗ - 93
“Solium Infernum is a truly satisfying political strategy game with a ton of unique systems to allow you to scheme and backstab to your heart's content.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Solium Infernum does a great job capturing the machinations of Hell's denizens in a fun strategy game that doesn't overstay its welcome. Amazing artwork and some unique mechanics help it to shine, though some tedious systems drag the pace down in longer games.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“In this devilish game of thrones, you scheme or suffer a terrible insult. And maybe put a few friendships on ice.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Ultimately, while Solium Infernum is a niche game, players that fill the niche are likely to have the time of their lives with it. If, like me, you’re the sort of board game enthusiast who can’t get your friends to try your latest purchase because you turn into a ruthless Machiavel on game night, finding some online opponents in the pits of Hell is sure to be a devilishly fun time.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Solium Infernum gives an unexpected, brilliant and fresh (!) twist to 4X games and we loved that every decision actual matters in hell.”
read full review ↗ - 84
“Solium Infernum is a turn-based strategy game dedicated to board game lovers, with a very evocative setting that opens the door to epic battles between hordes of demons. Although there is no shortage of clashes, the lion's share goes to the managerial component, with a very careful management of diplomatic aspects. Difficulty and duration of the matches are widely customizable, but always taking into account a specific target of players, which is certainly not the casual audience. One of the best representatives of its kind, whose only obvious flaw is the miniatures of the Archdemons, which are really too amateurish.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Solium Infernum is an exquisite gamer, with carefully honed mechanics and a lot of freedom. Dominating Hell involves both careful plans and smart reactions to unforeseen events and surprises created by adversaries.”
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GameMAG
Slant Magazine
Checkpoint Gaming
SECTOR.sk
IGN
DualShockers
Windows Central
WellPlayed
TheGamer
Spaziogames
The Games Machine
Softpedia…and 4 more tracked reviews.
Patch history
- Hotfix v1.1.4p1Jul 28, 2026
- 'Pinnacle to the Pit' Update Now Live!Jul 28, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- The 'Pinnacle to the Pit' Update Open Beta Commences!Apr 30, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Announcing 'The Pinnacle to the Pit' BetaFeb 23, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Ritual Screen Now Buttery Smooth - Minor Patch v1.1.3p2 now live!Jul 16, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Hotfix 1.1.3p1Mar 18, 2025
- Anniversary Update - Lords of MisruleMar 4, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Hotfix LiveJun 27, 2024
- New Patch Live - Includes New Artifacts, Rituals, Place of Power!Jun 24, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Soon to Rise From Hell... Content!Jun 20, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Development Update - We're takin' a break for a bit!Jun 12, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Hotfix v1.1.1p3May 23, 2024
- Hotfix v1.1.1p2May 22, 2024
- Hotfix v1.1.1p1May 16, 2024
- New Patch Live - Crown of Bureacracy tweaks, Praetor Levelling and more!May 16, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Belphegor, Paragon of Impiety, New Archfiend DLC Available Now!Apr 24, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Live! + Free New Content!Apr 24, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Excom via Ritual Framing Hotfix now Live!Apr 11, 2024
- New Archfiend DLC launching on April 23!Apr 9, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Hotfix Live!Mar 21, 2024
- Patch Live!Mar 19, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Hotfix is Live!Mar 8, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Live Now! + The Devils You Know: AI, Excom., Encyclopaedia Plans + More!Mar 4, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Server HotfixFeb 25, 2024
- Hotfix 2 is now live!Feb 24, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Hotfix 1 (v1.0.0.p1) & Hotfix 2 (v1.0.0.p2)Feb 24, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Performance and Optimisation Update!Feb 22, 2024significant · resets scoring window