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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) | – | 79 | 23 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 98% | 94 | 414 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 91% | 85 | 5 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Acclaim gate: the raw blend lands at 90.6, but scores above 88 must be earned in front of a mass audience; this verdict rests on 832 player reviews, a largely self-selected fanbase. As more players weigh in, the ceiling rises (full scale unlocks at 100,000 reviews).
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 13 reviews sampled · 15 total reviews in window · weighted 9.8 up / 1 down · computed 1h 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.
- 100
“Wilmot Works It Out is a simple cozy game with exciting elements sprinkled in throughout the gameplay. While some of the puzzles took me a little longer than others because of similar colors or patterns, it was the perfect amount of difficulty to get my brain thinking. I absolutely enjoyed being able to help Wilmot make his home more comfortable, even if the subscription overlords had him hooked in a constant loop of new puzzle boxes. If you love cozy games like me, add Wilmot Works It Out to your list as it’s the perfect mix of puzzle solving and decorating in an adorable little bundle.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“This is an excellent light puzzle game that, while a single-player experience, is also something I've had fun playing with my kids, passing a controller around. Wilmot Works It Out rules, and runs well on both Switch and Switch 2.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“We really like the premise of Wilmot Works It Out, and don’t mind a shorter experience! But the game really only hits its stride in the final chapters, leaving us wishing it expanded its later offerings at least a bit. Still, it’s charming, and if you want to really dig into the Marathon post-game, it could be worth checking out. ”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Wilmot's gentle and relaxing jigsaw puzzles won't tax you in the slightest, but this warm bubble bath of a game is very soothing, and it weaves a surprising tale of companionship and found friends around the edges.”
read full review ↗ - 75
- 78
“Wilmot Works It Out is a creative sequel to Wilmot's Warehouse. It takes the soothing feeling of sliding blocks and gives it a creative twist to create something new. The perfect controls from the first game are directly carried over here and work even better. The different paintings that you have to puzzle together each time are creative, original and cleverly resemble each other, which provides just the right amount of challenge each time. This makes Wilmot Works It Out a nice addition to the Wilmot series and hopefully even more players will discover the simple but cool adventures of the square block Wilmot.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“While incredibly simple in its premise, Wilmot Works It Out is extremely charming and cunning in its challenge. There’s a real satisfaction to figuring out each puzzle and a sense of pride in hanging and arranging your completed artwork. I adored the story and interactions between Wilmot and Sam, and the culmination of the game in the final puzzle was splendid. The game is well worth it’s £12.79 price on Steam. Now that we’ve squared all that away I can tell you that Wilmot Works It Out earns a Thumb Culture Platinum Award.”
read full review ↗ - 74
“Let's help Wilmot decorate all the walls of his house by solving puzzles and hanging them in the rooms! In addition to the curious movement system (the player controls Wilmot, the smiling square, telling him which pieces to collect, drag and join), Wilmot Works It Out stands out for its mixed puzzle mechanics: the postmistress always delivers us a few more or fewer pieces, so we first have to work out which pictures we can reconstruct and which ones will have to wait for the next deliveries, as we are missing a few pieces. The game is long-lived (about eight hours to finish the ‘story mode’) and relaxing. Nothing too difficult, but entertaining.”
read full review ↗ - 95
“Wilmot Works It Out brings wit and finesse to the little world of its protagonist, previously confined to a warehouse brimming with all the cynicism of the modern world. In a way, it ends up being a treaty about looking for the balance between leisure and work, and it asks us, as square as we are, not to lose sight of what makes us happy. It's a good reminder - and an even better game.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“I had a really good time playing Wilmot Works It Out. As someone who likes doing puzzles, I admired this new take on puzzle solving. I also liked the little touches that made the game feel even more significant, like chatting with Sam the post deliverer, as well as unlocking new rooms and decorating them. It's easy to get addicted to a game like this. I would love to see more of Wilmot Works It Out, maybe with future DLC or seasonal additions such as Christmas? This is definitely a game to get if you want to play something easy-going and chilled out, yet with opportunities to challenge yourself.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“It’s a game to be picked at with a sense of leisurely satisfaction, as if working loose a complicated knot. The effect is gently soothing, in the way of a jigsaw, but, when it comes to arranging your artworks, a little more scope for creative flair.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Wilmot Works It Out is a wonderful example of cosy gaming done right, with colourful puzzles to solve and a whole lot of charm to boot. ”
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Patch history
- Wilmot's Patch Notes V1.046Feb 27, 2026
- Wilmot's Patch Notes V1.043Sep 24, 2025
- Wilmot's Patch Notes V1.039May 13, 2025
- Wilmot's Patch Notes V1.027Mar 6, 2025
- Wilmot's Patch Notes V1.016Dec 20, 2024
- Patch Notes (v1.010)Nov 22, 2024
- Wilmot's Patch Notes V1.007Oct 30, 2024