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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) | – | 56 | 23 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 84% | 78 | 158 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 74% | 70 | 125 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Aug 4, 2025) · 125 reviews sampled · 87 total reviews in window · weighted 29.2 up / 10 down · computed 3h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (14)
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
“Thrilling survival horror experience focused on stealth. The developer introduced a companion mobile app that helps solve puzzles, review past conversations, and interact with characters for hints. Continuous tension is driven by a distinctive main enemy and innovative ideas, though heavy reliance on stealth may feel repetitive to some.”
read full review ↗ - 65
“Blending Aztec mythology with modern life, this game offers a unique story and an intriguing premise. Once progression-blocking bugs are fixed, it could be a worthwhile experience for puzzle-loving players who enjoy the stealth and evasion aspects of survival games.”
read full review ↗ - 59
“Death Relives has flashes of brilliance, but its repetitive gameplay and technical hiccups drain the dread from its promising premise. With polish, it could haunt players for all the right reasons.”
read full review ↗ - 36
“Death Relives is the kind of game that makes you question your life choices because of the slow drain of wasted time. Its ambition is buried under poor execution, lifeless AI integration, and half-formed mechanics. Even its better ideas, like the puzzles, are let down by clunky design. There’s simply nothing here worth your time, money, or patience.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Death Relives quickly lost the interest of this horror fan. Though it’s built upon a strong concept, the concept alone is not strong enough to carry other aspects of the game that fail to fit into its genre or generally excite. While I wouldn’t call Death Relives a winner, I eagerly look towards what comes next from this studio and to see if they learn from the mistakes of their first title.”
read full review ↗ - 65
“Death Relives is a solid choice for those looking for a short, atmospheric horror game with an Aztec twist. It has mood and character, but also, unfortunately quite a few flaws. Still, if you’re a fan of horrors, it plays quite decently, as long as you can forgive its many rough edges and untapped potential. It’s clear the developers ran out of money or time. Or both.”
read full review ↗ - 55
“Rated M for Mature first-person survival horror game that stumbles on PS5”
read full review ↗ - 65
“A unique "What if?" story based on Aztec mythology turns into a truly different experience when combined with a horror theme - that is, as long as the game doesn’t crash.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Death Relives has a lot of interesting ideas, especially for a local production. The development team has taken on an intriguing story rooted in a different culture, crafted an effective atmosphere, and delivered a polished product with clever touches reminiscent of a mobile app. However, frequent crashes, poor animation quality, low-resolution textures on some models, and, most importantly, the game's reliance on a “run and hide” mechanic throughout its entirety undermine these significant strengths.”
read full review ↗ - 40
“Death Relives is a game I wanted to like more than I did. Its cultural grounding is commendable, and there is a kernel of a great horror experience in its premise. But the weak voice acting, dated visuals, questionable environmental design, slow pacing, and repetitive mechanics kept me from ever feeling fully engaged.”
read full review ↗ - 65
“A unique "What if?" story based on Aztec mythology turns into a truly different experience when combined with a horror theme - that is, as long as the game doesn’t crash.”
read full review ↗ - 65
“Death Relives is a bold but flawed attempt to blend Aztec mythology with modern horror mechanics. The environment is engaging, and the sound design delivers genuine scares. However, the inconsistent pacing, repetitive puzzles, limited enemy variety, and mediocre technical execution prevent the game from reaching its full potential. The innovative companion app and cultural elements are commendable, but their poor polishing limits the impact of the experience.”
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Patch history
- Death Relives – Second Update Now LiveAug 4, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Death Relives – First Patch ReleasedJul 31, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- A Major Update Is Coming to Death RelivesJul 29, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Quick Time Event and Sounds - Some announcementsFeb 10, 2024
- Demo Big UpdateJul 23, 2023
- BIG UPDATE v0.14.14.15Jun 2, 2023
- BIG UPDATE v0.14.12.11Apr 21, 2023
- Death Relives Demo Update - v0.13.12.0Feb 23, 2023
- Death Relives Demo Update - v0.13.9.0Feb 19, 2023
- Death Relives Demo Update - v0.11.2.0Oct 26, 2022
- Death Relives Demo Update - v0.10.0.0Oct 25, 2022