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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) | – | 66 | 137 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 75% | 70 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 67 | 89 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 73% | 69 | 1362 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Nov 21, 2024) · 300 reviews sampled · 1362 total reviews in window · weighted 158.8 up / 57 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (91)
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.
- 75
“A Quiet Place: The Road is a pretty decent game based on a well-known movie franchise. What we have here is a pretty good stealthy horror game that offers very good acting and animation. Unfortunately, some of the gameplay decisions weren't quite right, and the music doesn't deliver as well as the rest of the audio. However, looking at the price of the game, I'm able to conclude that it's adequate and not exaggerated, as is the case with other games that have been coming out recently.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“A very slow horror game, with slow gameplay and the need to constantly slow down - even when you open the doors. Someone might like this, but even this year there have been enough better projects in the horror genre.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead is a thrilling survival horror game that offers a unique experience thanks to its emphasis on silence and sound. Despite some shortcomings in the story and technical execution, the game features an intense atmosphere and innovative gameplay mechanics that will appeal to fans of stealth games and the horror genre.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“By the time the credits roll, the game leaves the impression of a title that knows exactly what it wants to be and never tries to be anything else. It doesn’t aim to revolutionize the survival horror genre or compete with the market’s most ambitious productions; instead, it builds a compact, coherent experience that cleverly exploits one of the film saga’s most original ideas: making silence the main source of tension. What convinced us most is how the game turns a narrative rule into a gameplay mechanic. Paying attention to every sound, scanning the environment before moving, and planning each step become natural actions that keep tension high without constantly resorting to combat or sudden scares. This very coherence is what makes the experience compelling from start to finish. We also found the noise-detection system a genuinely clever, innovative touch. Personally, I also appreciated the choice to tell an original story. While it doesn’t reach particularly lofty narrative heights, the game expands the A Quiet Place universe respectfully, introducing new characters and a plot that fits well with what we’ve seen in the films. This solution proves far more interesting than a plain retelling of the films’ events. It’s true that the gameplay tends to repeat the same dynamics for much of the adventure, and the linear structure narrows the experience’s variety; players looking for a mechanically rich horror game or a strong action component might find the pace too controlled. However, none of this undermines the work’s overall value. A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead does exactly what it set out to do: deliver an atmospheric, immersive survival horror experience faithful to the saga’s spirit. It’s one of those games that work mainly because of how all its pieces come together, with narrative, gameplay, and sound design collaborating to build a believable experience. The narrative, visuals, and sound all impressed me, so I’d recommend this game both to fans of the film series and to anyone looking for a different kind of horror, one less focused on action and more on psychological tension. It’s not a title set to revolutionize the genre, but it stands as a smart, well-crafted adaptation, proving that even a smaller-scale production can deliver deeply engaging moments when it’s built on a clear, coherent vision. It’s definitely earned a spot in my collection. I hope it earns one in yours too.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead has the task of transporting the terror proposed by the famous film series into a videogame experience. Although the title has some elements of repetitiveness and technical problems, the game manages to maintain an eerie atmosphere and utilises sound design to best engage the viewer.”
read full review ↗ - 50
“A stealth game with engaging interaction mechanics and cool aliens, weakened by spotty AI and lackluster characters.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead delivers plenty of spooks throughout its roughly eight-hour adventure, but it does run out of ideas somewhat during the back half of that runtime. When called upon, the cast is well-acted (even if the story is quite threadbare) and the whole thing does enough to cement itself as a worthy entry in the 'A Quiet Place' universe, which is a nice achievement for Stormind Games. Some more late-game variety and additional options for dealing with the enemy could have made this a horror great, but as it stands, The Road Ahead is just a decent romp through what's becoming quite a popular movie universe. Horror game aficionados and A Quiet Place superfans should definitely consider this one, but for those less experienced, there are better options out there on the horror game market.”
read full review ↗ - 83
“In addition to being extremely well-designed and polished, A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead is a game that will keep you on your toes the whole time. It has never been so tense to open a door, drawer, or even simply walk around trying to avoid objects that could attract the attention of creatures. This game, without a doubt, provides you with perfect immersion.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Despite this, the game does a fantastic job of immersing you in this terrifying and deadly world, especially with the live mic feature that captures your audio as you play, which can alert the creatures. There's a fantastic set of features and foundation here that we'd love to see built upon in a sequel, as the A Quiet Place franchise is a great fit with games.”
read full review ↗ - 65
“A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead is a thriller/walking simulation that struggles to fulfill its potential. In addition to the repetitive game dynamics, we can say that the atmosphere still feels good at times.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“For fans of the A Quiet Place franchise and horror game enthusiasts, A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead is an experience worth checking out. While the story is relatively simple, the constant tension and gameplay focused on silence are engaging and deliver a solid dose of adrenaline. The affordable price also makes it an appealing option for those looking for an alternative to more expensive AAA titles.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead is a mixed bag, while I enjoyed Alex’s story the journey to get to its end really felt endless at times. As I said, because players are forced to move through this world at a snail’s pace and avoid making sounds at all costs it really slows down the gameplay and thus the experience. There were points where just getting down a hallway felt like an eternity; I think this is an experience that just works better as a movie or TV show. Fans of the film may find this game to be much better than I did since there is an investment already in the world, but as a newbie the game did make me want to watch the films; so, I guess that’s something.”
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Patch history
- November 21, Patch NotesNov 21, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- November 7, 2024 Patch NotesNov 7, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- October 30, 2024 Patch NotesOct 30, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- October 24, 2024 Patch NotesOct 24, 2024
- October 18, 2024 HotfixOct 18, 2024significant · resets scoring window