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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) | – | 76 | 15 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 84% | 78 | 396 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 79% | 74 | 100 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Dec 4, 2025) · 100 reviews sampled · 65 total reviews in window · weighted 50.6 up / 13.2 down · computed 1h 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.
- 70
“Spirittea serves up a creative and addictive (after)life-sim loop of attending to bathhouse spirits and helping townsfolk. The tools and menus don't offer the most fluid experience, and the minigames are often overwhelmingly complicated, but there's enough to do here that means you can dip in and out of things when you don't like them. Anything you do like, you can soak in for hours.”
read full review ↗ - 87
“A crea-tea-ve twist on life simulation with a fun management mechanic.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Spirittea offers the same sort of satisfaction in experiencing daily chores as games like Stardew Valley and Story of Seasons.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“A charming, whimsical and very soothing life simulator that makes good use all of all its many influences and still feels refreshingly unique in itself.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“If you enjoy the likes of Stardew Valley, you’ll get a kick out of Spirittea. There’s serious joy to be found in seeing your bathhouse improve over time, but that’s only part of the fun to be found here. Simply existing in Spirittea’s unique little world is wonderful, making friends with its colourful residents, and enjoying a spot of karaoke. It’s a unique take on the genre, for sure, and if you’re not too spooked out by spirits, Spirittea is absolutely worth soaking up.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Spirittea is a fantastic cozy game. It sticks closely to the life sim template with the skeleton of its gameplay, but its main gameplay of bathhouse management and its spirit -finding progression system means that players will thoroughly enjoy what Spirittea has to offer. In addition, it's even better on Switch as something to be lazy with on the sofa or on a long journey.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Spirittea has been an absolutely delightful experience. Though it may take inspiration from Stardew Valley, it has a very different feel to it. It is a well-paced game with an enjoyable gameplay loop. The art and music are wonderful additions to the game that help to immerse you in the game. For these reasons, I’m awarding Spirittea Thumb Culture’s Gold Award. This is a very cozy game, and if that is a genre that you’re interested in, definitely give this game a shot. If you enjoyed this review, why not check out this article about Moonstone Island, another cozy game.”
read full review ↗ - 40
“I think the developer, Cheesemaster Games, had the passion and the vision to make Spirittea something special. And, to be fair, one person’s boredom is another’s relaxation. However, all the parts should have been better planned out before they were assembled. Instead of a bunch of complementary systems that build into a satisfying, captivating, and relaxing game, it’s just an inescapable tub of annoyances. After that experience, I really need to take it easy for a bit.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“There’s just so much to love about Spirittea, and I’m very glad to be able to say that this adorable rural-life sim has been well worth the wait. As fans of Stardew Valley patiently wait on ConcernedApe’s upcoming game, Haunted Chocolatier, I hope to see plenty give Spirittea a go. It’s certainly one way to bridge the gap while we wait, but you might be pleasantly surprised by just how lovely - and truly addicting - this game and its host of unique spirits and townsfolk are. I mean, I would genuinely live in this adorable town where realities collide, if I could.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Spirittea is the farming sim with Miyazaki vibes I've wanted for a hot minute. It doesn't onboard the player in the most intuitive fashion, so it's a smidge hard to pick up to get into the groove. But, once you've managed to parse through the disparate tea leaves that make up its multiple activities and mechanics, it's worth a try. I'm looking forward to seeing how Spirittea evolves in the future while I enjoy its coziness this holiday season.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“A charming and amusing way to spend a spare hundred hours managing your own bath house and meeting troublesome spirits. This is the kind of game that Xbox Game Pass is perfect at getting into the hands of players. Spirittea is a small and quirky but otherwise amazing adventure you shouldn't miss out on.”
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- Spirittea 2.0 Update IS HERE!Dec 4, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- MASSIVE Spirittea 2.0 Update coming Dec 4th!Oct 22, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Spirittea Update 1.9Dec 12, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Spirittea - Phantom Friends Update!Nov 27, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Spirittea's One Year Anniversary!Nov 14, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Introducing the Moving & Grooving Update!Aug 29, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Spirittea: The Helping Hands Update is OUT NOW!Apr 11, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Spirittea: Switch SPECQUACKULAR Update 1.6.6 & MORE!Apr 2, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Spirittea Update 1.5.8 is OUT NOW! What's next for Spirittea?Jan 25, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Big chunky update to finish off the year!Dec 21, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Spirittea Update 1.5.3 is now LIVE!Dec 7, 2023
- Spirittea 1.5.2 Update is NOW LIVE!Nov 29, 2023
- Some more fixes (with more to come!)Nov 16, 2023
- Spirittea Patch 1.4.3Nov 14, 2023
- Dev Update - House DecoratingOct 27, 2023
- Dev Update - Spirit VisionOct 10, 2023
- Dev Update - EnvironmentOct 4, 2023
- Dev Update - Game EngineSep 26, 2023
- Dev Update - KaraokeSep 19, 2023
- Dev Update - Early bird or night owl?Sep 14, 2023
- Dev Update - FriendshipsSep 12, 2023
- Dev Update - You've Got Mail!Sep 7, 2023
- Dev Update - Supported LanguagesSep 4, 2023
- Dev Update - Lord Spirits!Aug 30, 2023
- Dev Update - Meet the Spirits!Jun 9, 2023
- Dev Update - A Little RelaxationMay 19, 2023
- Dev Update - A Helping HandMay 12, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Dev Update - A Neighbourly Notice Board!May 5, 2023
- Spirittea Dev Update - Welcome Home!Mar 24, 2023
- Dev Update - Collect 'em all!Mar 17, 2023
…and 12 earlier patch announcements.