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What players say
Why the number is what it is: aspect mentions counted across 299 sampled Steam reviews (259 positive / 40 negative), recent and most-helpful. Plain keyword counting, fully reproducible; nothing here is written by a machine.
What positive reviews talk about
- Progression & loot14% mention it
- Story & writing9% mention it
- Visuals & art8% mention it
- Bugs & crashes4% mention it
What negative reviews complain about
- Bugs & crashes38% mention it
- Progression & loot35% mention it
- Story & writing15% mention it
- Grind & repetition13% mention it
- Visuals & art10% mention it
Satisfaction by hours played
Same score, different games: see how sentiment holds up the longer people play.
Under 5h
82%
45 reviews
5-15h
88%
94 reviews
15-40h
86%
87 reviews
40-100h
88%
50 reviews
100h+
87%
23 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 (OpenCritic) | – | 84 | 26 |
| Creator reviews (1 tracked) | – | 85 | 2 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 95% | 90 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 79 | 36 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 90% | 84 | 278 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Jul 24, 2026) · 160 reviews sampled · 278 total reviews in window · weighted 121.8 up / 14 down · computed 1h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (19)
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.
- 85
“Halls of Torment is more than simply Vampire Survivors wearing Diablo’s clothes. It’s a clever and engrossing Survive ‘em Up that uses RPG trappings to add a ton of versatility and rewarding complexity to what would still be a fun game without it. There’s a pile of quirky character classes and a massive number of ways to build them during each run, just a big pile of content and not a shred of it feels like padding. ”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Halls of Torment is a love letter to fans of retro action RPGs and horde survival roguelites alike. It marries the best elements of both genres, creating a unique experience that feels fresh, exciting, and rewarding and one that offers hours of content at an incredibly accessible price point. Whether you’re looking for a quick 30-minute run or a deep dive into its dungeon-crawling depths, Halls of Torment will leave you coming back for more.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Much like Vampire Survivors, it's extremely compelling; time will slip away without you realising it. The gradual sense of progress is well judged, and there's just enough to keep track of, between unlocking characters and stages and totting up persistent upgrades, to hold your attention.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Halls of Torment's specific aesthetic couldn't be more attuned to my sensibilities as a child of the ARPGs of the late '90s and early 2000s. Give me two honking great orbs representing my health and mana and a protagonist who has no articulating joints in his legs and I'm a happy man, and HoT makes me very happy indeed with its lo-fi heroics and diffuse, stygian levels. If I could play this thing on a beige CRT while Rob Zombie screamed in my ears I wouldn't know it wasn't 1999. Actually, wait, I can do that. If anyone needs me, tell them I'm busy for the next… foreseeable future.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“Halls of Torment combines roguelike survival with bullet-hell chaos in a delightful way. The nostalgic Diablo vibe and addictive meta-progression make this a must-play for fans of challenging action like Vampire Survivors.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Horde survivors type of game with a retro pre-rendered presentation”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Halls of Torment combines the character-building, loot and atmosphere of Diablo with the conciseness and pick-up-and-play nature of the Survivors-like genre to create an experience like no other. You might encounter the odd minor frustration while playing, but this is very easy to recommend.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Halls of Torment is an addictive and entertaining bullet heaven that, while not groundbreaking and with a slower start, rewards players with a great atmosphere and a wealth of customization options for both the game and character playstyles. The items bring a fun twist, and over time, the reduction of randomness allows you to tackle the toughest challenges with an optimal build. Each arena is unique, and the heroes’ distinct base traits require specific strategies. All in all, it's another solid entry in the survivors genre.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Although it doesn't innovate the genre, Halls of Torment establishes its own identity, with a wide variety of characters, different settings, and great replayability as its strongest points. ”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Halls of Torment is a surprising fusion of two worlds: the depth and atmosphere of Diablo meets the frenzy and accessibility of Survivors-like games. The result is an experience that captivates from the very first minutes and invites you to return game after game, searching for the perfect combination of skills, equipment and luck. Despite a few minor flaws related to balance and certain limitations in the progression system, Chasing Carrots' game stands out as one of the best representatives of the genre, capable of distinguishing itself and shining in its own right. It is a title that not only pays homage to the classics, but also demonstrates how it is possible to innovate while remaining faithful to one's inspirations.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Halls of Torment hooks with hordes, roguelite progression, and classic ARPG flavor, leaning on varied builds and old-school visuals that always ask for one more run.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Halls of Torment offers a solid and addictive experience for fans of bullet hell-style roguelikes, combining accessible gameplay with a nostalgic look inspired by 1990s RPGs. Although it brings some innovations, the game remains faithful to the mechanics that made the genre successful, offering a wide variety of heroes, missions, and areas to explore. Despite some limitations in the interface and lack of more detailed explanations of certain mechanics, useful for players less familiar with the genre, the title has great potential to grow through future updates, providing hours of fun and challenges. It is an excellent option both for those who are discovering this type of game and for more experienced players looking for something new.”
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PC Gamer
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PS3Blog.net
GameSpew
Uagna
TodoJuegos
GameBlast…and 7 more tracked reviews.
Patch history
- HoT Preview - Free Update & The Archives IIJul 24, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- HoT Fixes | 2026-04-14Apr 14, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Hot Preview - Free Update & The Archives IMar 17, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- HoT Update - 2026-03-10Mar 10, 2026
- HoT Update - 2026-01-15Jan 15, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- HoT Update | 2025-12-04Dec 4, 2025
- HoT Bog Update | 2025-11-20Nov 20, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- HoT Fixes | 2025-11-14Nov 14, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- HoT Fix 2025-11-07Nov 7, 2025
- HoT Fixes: 2025-11-05Nov 5, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- The Boglands - Out Now!Oct 28, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Hot Experimental Update - The BardOct 14, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- A HoT Patch Date - Bardcore & BoglandsSep 9, 2025
- HoT Fix | 2025-02-12 | Lord of Greed & ScriptorFeb 12, 2025
- HoT Fix | 2025-02-06Feb 6, 2025
- HoT Update & Supporter Pack DLCFeb 5, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- HoT Experimental Update | 2025-01-21Jan 21, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- HoT Preview | Update 01 & Supporter PackDec 6, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- HoT Fix | 2024-10-11Oct 11, 2024
- HoT Patch | 2024-10-10Oct 10, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- HoT Experimental Update | 2024-10-08Oct 8, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- HoT Fix 2024-09-27Sep 27, 2024
- HoT Fix 2024-09-25Sep 25, 2024
- HoT 1.0 | Final Stage & End GameSep 24, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- HoT Patch - 2024-07-05Jul 5, 2024
- HoT Fix | 2024-06-20Jun 20, 2024
- HoT Fix | 2024-06-17Jun 17, 2024
- HoT Language Update: 2024-06-13Jun 14, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- HoT Experimental Update: 2024-06-07Jun 7, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- HoT Fix 2024-05-15 - Electrified OrbsMay 15, 2024
- HoT Update | 2024-05-14May 10, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Release OutlookApr 4, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- HoT Fix | Ranged Enemy AttacksMar 14, 2024
- HoT Update | 2024-03-13 | FixedMar 11, 2024
- HoT Fix | 2024-02-21Feb 21, 2024
- HoT Update | 2024-02-19 | Chambers of DissonanceFeb 19, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- HoT Experimental 2024-02-13Feb 13, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- HoT Update 2024-01-11Jan 11, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- HoT Update | 2023-12-14Dec 14, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- HoT Experimental Update 2023-12-07Dec 7, 2023significant · resets scoring window
…and 37 earlier patch announcements.