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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) | – | 75 | 42 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 91% | 86 | 209 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 93% | 87 | 249 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Jul 8, 2024) · 249 reviews sampled · 234 total reviews in window · weighted 182 up / 14.4 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (28)
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.
- 80
“Hauntii is a beautiful game that often gets in the way of its own contemplated brilliance. It is the game’s quieter moments that will stick with me long after the credits have rolled. At its best, the game presents an interesting, meditative alternative to the usually chaotic twin-stick shooter and challenging puzzle genres.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“A wonderful adventure inspired by 3D Super Mario games. It's full of secrets which are well hidden and are meant to be discovered without any help. And it looks gorgeous too.”
read full review ↗ - 40
“Hauntii is so beautiful that it's heartbreaking not to be able to recommend it right now. We can tell that it's made with love, but love isn't enough to overlook its flaws. We hope that the developers manage to fix the issues in the long term, because underneath them is something truly magical, but for now, it's just a ghost of what it could be.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“Hauntii is an adorable ghostly tale that may not terrify you but it will haunt you for a long time, with its incredible lasting impression.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Pairing the bullet hell twin-stick shooting with a slow contemplative story and emphasis on puzzles is a strange combination, but Hauntii makes it work. It has its flaws, but the hauntingly beautiful visuals make the Hauntii a game that is worth experiencing to the end.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“The creative fun of Super Mario Odyssey blends with the beauty of Ori to create one of this year’s indie gems.”
read full review ↗ - 84
“An undeniably unique adventure that mixes together some unexpected elements and just hits differently”
read full review ↗ - 75
“When reflecting on my time with Hauntii, I think about the music and the art, and less so on how it played. Hauntii is a breathtaking experience, but it just doesn't do enough with it. This game makes a compelling case for videogames as art, but it stops short when it comes to the actual mechanics.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“The art, the soundtrack, and the engaging gameplay are all testaments to the brilliance of indie games. Hauntii delivers an amazing experience without needing a large development team.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Despite some very minor bugbears holding back the experience, it's hard to come away from Hauntii without feeling thoroughly delighted. The game is a testament to how much fluid and detailed art and animation and a great soundtrack can carry an experience. The game's central haunting mechanic is enjoyable to experiment with, and has plenty of clever implementations as you scour Eternity searching for hidden stars. If you're seeking a more chill collectathon with gorgeous artwork and musical score, Hauntii is certainly worth seeking out.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“While hauntingly beautiful and fun for a good while, your time at Eternity unfortunately overstays its welcome eventually.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“A highly original indie action puzzler, with some wonderfully minimal visuals and a uniquely beguiling atmosphere.”
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Patch history
- Hauntii now speaks Russian!Feb 13, 2026
- Unity Vulnerability PatchOct 13, 2025
- Steam Deck Verified (Hauntii Newsletter 2)May 5, 2025
- Version 5.4.13Nov 27, 2024
- HauntoberOct 28, 2024
- Version 5.2.13 in BetaJul 8, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Hauntii Update 5.2.7Jun 17, 2024
- Version 5.2.2 in BetaJun 6, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Have Some HeartsMay 28, 2024