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Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit

Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit

Spry Fox · released Jul 15, 2026

CasualIndieSimulation

All those who are lost deserve kindness. Help cute, ghostly bears find peace in this relaxing sequel to the beloved life-sim game Cozy Grove, where kindness rules and new crafting, building, and camping island adventures await.

80
VGC Score
Improvingmedium confidence

anchored at patch: “Patch Notes for v3.2.6!” (1mo ago)

77%
At launch
88%
Steam all-time
n/a
Press
89%
Recent sentiment

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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.

ComponentPositiveQuality (0-100)Weight (pseudo-reviews)
Press reviews (Metacritic)0
All-time Steam reviews88%8258
Metacritic user ratings0
Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted)89%83104
Calibration prior (typical game)7250

Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Jul 20, 2026) · 56 reviews sampled · 104 total reviews in window · weighted 37.4 up / 4.8 down · computed 2h 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
    trust 66Jul 15, 2026

    Cozy Grove Camp Spirit successfully achieves its primary goal of delivering a simple relaxing and accessible experience with a touch of charming strangeness and surprising emotional depth all wrapped in a delightful visual style While its repetitive tasks can occasionally become tiresome it remains a satisfying and comforting adventure that will easily appeal to fans of life simulation games

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  • 80
    trust 64Jul 26, 2026

    There is so much to salute in Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit: the graphics are super cute, and there are lots of different activities to explore. Although I was initially apprehensive about the daily limit, I’ve only craved more fresh content a couple of times so far. I’ll continue stoking the campfire for a while, as I want to know more about each of the adorable ghost bears. Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit comes close to receiving our top ranking. However, struggling to select the right item to harvest or examine, combined with the performance dip on the original Switch, just marred my overall enjoyment.

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  • 75
    trust 62Jul 15, 2026

    Despite being a mobile game in its core, Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit proves to be a solid title for those seeking a safe, colorful haven within the life-simulation genre.

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  • 90
    trust 62Jul 15, 2026

    Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit is a gentle reminder that kindness, patience, and small acts of kindness can lead to adventures as memorable as epic quests. It’s not a game that demands constant attention; instead, it can become part of your daily routine, a slow escape you’ll likely return to after your first playthrough.

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  • 90
    trust 56Aug 16, 2026

    "A Calm and Warm Journey" Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit is more of a successful evolution of the original's formula than a mere reinvention. It offers more extensive content, more relaxed systems, compelling characters and stories, and an excellent art and sound identity, all while maintaining the series' signature laid-back gameplay philosophy. While the real-time system might limit progression, and the strong resemblance to the original game might disappoint those seeking a radically different experience, the quality of execution makes it one of the best choices for fans of cozy and life simulation games.

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  • 85
    trust 55Jul 15, 2026

    Cozy and chill journey in which you'll help bear spirits to cross over

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  • 80
    trust 54Jul 15, 2026

    Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit is a must-play for fans of the original. It offers a familiar yet refined gameplay loop and once again combines a casual pace with subtle storytelling that has far more depth than you might expect from a game this cute.

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