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What players say
Why the number is what it is: aspect mentions counted across 488 sampled Steam reviews (442 positive / 46 negative), recent and most-helpful. Plain keyword counting, fully reproducible; nothing here is written by a machine.
What positive reviews talk about
- Story & writing44% mention it
- Grind & repetition32% mention it
- Visuals & art15% mention it
- Controls & UI14% mention it
- Progression & loot12% mention it
What negative reviews complain about
- Story & writing57% mention it
- Performance46% mention it
- Bugs & crashes39% mention it
- Grind & repetition37% mention it
- Visuals & art24% mention it
Satisfaction by hours played
Same score, different games: see how sentiment holds up the longer people play.
Under 5h
76%
34 reviews
5-15h
90%
67 reviews
15-40h
92%
133 reviews
40-100h
93%
152 reviews
100h+
89%
102 reviews
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 (Metacritic) | – | 89 | 40 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 97% | 93 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 93% | 87 | 3000 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Acclaim gate: the raw blend lands at 88.5, but scores above 88 must be earned in front of a mass audience; this verdict rests on 33,800 player reviews, a largely self-selected fanbase. As more players weigh in, the ceiling rises (full scale unlocks at 100,000 reviews).
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Aug 14, 2026) · 300 reviews sampled · 4384 total reviews in window · weighted 257.7 up / 11.5 down · computed 1h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (9)
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.
- 90
“Simply put, Fields of Mistria is absolute magic. Even if you're tired of Stardew Valley and Harvest Moon clones the past few years, there's a ton of charisma and nuance in this farming game that will get you hooked.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“This is a cozy sim your friends have probably recommended at least once or twice while it was in early access. Now in 1.0, the developers have shown that they made the most of that time to create something great. There are no more excuses to be sleeping on Fields of Mistria, not anymore.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“Fields of Mistria is an exceptional farming game sim that stands tall among titles like Stardew Valley and the best Story of Seasons entries. It’s gorgeous. The gameplay loop is sharp. The characters are lovable. The sense of growth and progression is satisfying. Fields of Mistria is a fantastic way to spend 20, 50, or 100 hours of your life.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“NPC Studio delivers a community-bonding experience and the chance to live out your Sailor Senshi dreams, all from the comfort of the farmstead.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Fields of Mistria is a rare farming RPG that manages to improve upon the genre's familiar foundations without losing what made them so appealing in the first place. Its farming, RPG progression, relationships, exploration, and narrative all complement one another, creating an experience where nearly every activity contributes to the larger journey. A few rough edges in combat, resource RNG, and quality-of-life keep it from absolute perfection, but they do little to diminish an otherwise remarkably polished and thoughtfully designed experience. Fields of Mistria doesn't just prove that the genre still has room to grow, it sets an incredibly high bar for what a modern farming RPG can be.”
read full review ↗ - 89
“A fresh face for farm sims that brings the magic back with the best-written cast I've seen from the genre.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“Fields of Mistria is everything I look for in a farming sim, combining a lively village, strong characters, satisfying progression, and an addictive gameplay loop. The 1.0 release builds beautifully on the already impressive early access version, with improved day length, better quality-of-life features, and more room for the story to grow. Minor issues like some post-update lag and a slightly underwhelming museum barely hold it back. For me, Fields of Mistria is one of the best farming sims right now, with gorgeous pixel art, memorable NPCs, and a world I’m far from done exploring.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“This is easily one of the best additions to the farming sims genre in a while. Even considering the number of excellent titles the genre has seen in the past few years, this one rates very highly. The charming art, the wonderful music, the great storylines, they all just come together so perfectly and will be enjoyed by anyone infatuated with farming sims or cosy games in general, as well as being a perfect entry point for anyone new to the genre. Now, to finally find that final ingredient for my engagement ring. Hold on, my beloved Juniper, I’ll be there soon!”
read full review ↗ - 90
“In summary, my criticisms are that I want more updates. If you love Stardew Valley and Story of Seasons, Fields of Mistria is an easy decision–buy it, play it, love it. The game is so easy to get into, and I suspect many of us will keep this in constant rotation for a good while.”
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SmashPadPatch history
- Patch Notes v1.0.4Aug 19, 2026
- Patch Notes v1.0.3Aug 14, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes v1.0.2Aug 7, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes v1.0.1Aug 5, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Fields of Mistria's 1.0 Update & Patch Notes are here!Aug 5, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Fields of Mistria 1.0 Update FAQJul 21, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- New Engine Patch Notes 0.16.5Jul 20, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- New Engine Patch Notes 0.16.4Jul 16, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- New Engine Patch Notes 0.16.3Jul 11, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- New Engine v0.16.2 Patch NotesJul 7, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- New Engine Beta Branch Patch Notes 0.16.1Jul 2, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Fields of Mistria 1.0 Release Date AnnouncementJun 6, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes v0.15.3Mar 23, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes v.0.15.2Mar 4, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Fields of Mistria's Fourth Major Update & Patch Notes are here!Feb 23, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes v0.14.4Sep 26, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes v0.14.2 - Feedback UpdateSep 23, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes v0.14.1Jul 23, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Fields of Mistria's Third Major Update & Patch Notes are here!Jul 21, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes v0.13.4Apr 30, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes v0.13.3Apr 14, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes v0.13.2Mar 13, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Fields of Mistria's Second Major Update & Patch Notes are here!Mar 10, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Second Major Update Coming March 10th!Feb 12, 2025
- Patch Notes v0.12.4Nov 26, 2024
- Patch Notes v0.12.2Nov 22, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Fields of Mistria's First Major Update & Patch Notes are here!Nov 18, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes v0.11.7Sep 11, 2024
- Patch Notes v0.11.6Sep 10, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes v0.11.5Aug 21, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Fields of Mistria’s first patch is here!Aug 15, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Thank you for 100k downloads! 🎉✨Aug 12, 2024
- Fields of Mistria Early Access & Roadmap have arrived!Aug 5, 2024significant · resets scoring window