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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) | – | 80 | 10 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 93% | 87 | 292 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 90% | 84 | 149 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Jan 29, 2025) · 149 reviews sampled · 84 total reviews in window · weighted 68 up / 7.5 down · computed 7h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (7)
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
“Quilts and Cats of Calico is a fantastic digital puzzle version of the board game Pelíšek, full of brain teasers that will really put your mind to the test. It’s a beautiful and satisfying game that won’t get on your nerves, thanks to its pleasant background music. It’s the perfect choice for cat lovers and board game enthusiasts. Personally, I prefer this PC version to the board game because it offers new logic puzzles in Story Mode and the Master Quilter’s Challenges. Plus, you don’t have to deal with the time-consuming setup and cleanup of game components.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Quilts and Cats of Calico is a fun console version of the board game, but the music is like a lullaby and don't expect much for online play.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“Overall, I’m super happy with my time with Quilts and Cats of Calico. I haven’t finished the game just yet, but I can tell I’m pretty close to the end. I love the puzzles; I love making my own cats and taking on NPCs in quilting challenges. I’m super happy that I got to see the final product; it did not disappoint.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“While it is definitely a casual game it is a very enjoyable way to pass the time with friends or by yourself as well as the enjoyable cast of cats.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“With several different modes and solo and online play at your fingertips, Quilts and Cats of Calico is the type of game you can go back to again and again. Challenging yet wholesome, we love its unique brand of puzzle that manages to test your brain while also providing an ideal tool for relaxation. Whether you’re familiar with the Calico board game or not, this is a PC puzzler worth checking out.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Even as someone who likes cats and puzzles, in other words, the target audience, I wouldn’t say I’d recommend Quilts and Cats of Calico unless you’re already a fan of the board game. No matter how cute and cuddly it may present itself as, the reality is much more demanding.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Building upon its source board game in utterly delightful ways, Quilts and Cats of Calico is an absolute winner both as a digital adaptation of a board game and a new entry in the crowded cozy gaming genre.”
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- Quilts and Cats of Calico Security UpdateOct 14, 2025
- Patch - March 28th, 2025Mar 28, 2025
- Patch - February 25th, 2025Feb 25, 2025
- Quilts and Cats of Calico Patch - January 29Jan 29, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Hotfix - October 1Oct 1, 2024
- HOTFIX - SEPTEMBER 25Sep 25, 2024
- April 22 patch notes - weekly Challenges (and more) are here!Apr 22, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Quilts and Cats of Calico Patch - March 14thMar 14, 2024
- Quilts and Cats of Calico Hotfix - March 7thMar 7, 2024