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ORDER 13

ORDER 13

Cybernetic Walrus · released Mar 10, 2025

ActionIndieSimulationPCPlayStation 5Xbox Series X

You wake up in a dark warehouse, tasked with packing orders while something lurks in the shadows. Work fast, stay safe, and protect your cat. He’s all you’ve got.

80
VGC Score
·No trend datahigh confidence

anchored at patch: “Small Performance Update” (10mo ago)

82%
At launch
86%
Steam all-time
n/a
Press
89%
Recent sentiment

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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.

ComponentPositiveQuality (0-100)Weight (pseudo-reviews)
Press reviews (Metacritic)0
All-time Steam reviews86%80754
Metacritic user ratings0
Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted)89%83358
Calibration prior (typical game)7250

Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Oct 22, 2025) · 300 reviews sampled · 358 total reviews in window · weighted 114.9 up / 14.4 down · computed 3h ago · full methodology →

Press & Creators reviews (13)

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
    trust 87Apr 1, 2025

    The emotional weight of protecting your cat adds a personal stake that makes the escalating horror feel more intense. If you’re looking for survival horror with a touch of heart, this one’s a winner.

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  • 75
    trust 76Apr 3, 2025

    Order 13 by Cybernetic Walrus is a fresh and original horror game that combines elements of warehouse simulation with psychological terror and a powerful emotional impact. The story is shrouded in mystery, the monsters are terrifying, the cat is adorable, and the gameplay is challenging yet satisfying. If you’re looking for a horror game that breaks the mold and can surprise you, Order 13 is a great choice. Get ready for dark nights filled with fear and hard work. And don’t forget, you never know what’s lurking in the shadows of the warehouse.

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  • 65
    trust 73Mar 28, 2025

    The game blends the monotony of repetitive work with an oppressive atmosphere and growing psychological terror. The player finds themselves in the role of a solitary worker inside a mysterious distribution center, with only the company of their loyal cat. The task is simple: retrieve and ship packages. But as the shift progresses, it becomes more evident that something dark is lurking between the shelves.

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  • 85
    trust 69Apr 1, 2026

    I’ve never played a game like Order 13, and with horror and simulation being some of my favourite genres, it made this game a truly terrific and enjoyable experience. Audio was the star of the show, but I found every element to be exceptional. I’m hopeful Order 13 will continue to be updated and have me making my way back to the warehouse.

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  • 75
    trust 67Mar 16, 2025

    ORDER 13 is a bite-sized horror game that will have you on edge as you try to keep your cute cat alive and strict quotas fulfilled. Cute, scary, and challenging, it's definitely worth a try.

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  • 60
    trust 65Mar 7, 2026

    Order 13 combines simulator-style gameplay with horror for a thrilling, atmospheric experience. Find out about the atmosphere, gameplay and sound. Who knows, it might be the game for you.

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  • 70
    trust 64Mar 16, 2026

    Order 13 is a striking title within the contemporary indie horror genre. By choosing a distribution center as a location and basing the gameplay on everyday warehouse tasks, the game creates a unique combination of routine and threat. The creepy atmosphere, the good sound design and the subtle build-up of tension make it an interesting experience for lovers of indie horror and cats.

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  • 60
    trust 62Mar 9, 2025

    Order 13 is both a horror game and a simulator. While I think it nails the horror environment for the most part, it falls short on the simulator aspect. It's still a fun time, but it has issues that become more apparent as you play, but it ends before any of them become a major issue. Even the cat, while cute, could be fleshed out a bit more too. While I was hoping it would do more, I still had fun and don't regret the hours I gave it.

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  • 40
    trust 60Mar 10, 2025

    Honestly, after completing ORDER 13, I was disappointed. There was no set-up, no story as you journey deeper into the warehouse. And even worse, the actual ending of the game doesn’t exist. ORDER 13’s store page says there is a mystery to uncover, but it was non-existent in the game. The warehouse didn’t seem to change when I died, and the only things that are truly random are the orders you receive. The cat, whose happiness we have to maintain, has no reason for being there either. I wish I could have spoken more positively about the game, but there really isn’t anything in the game worth mentioning or that stands out. And anything positive was I’ve already said in the graphics & audio. Sadly, I’m gonna have to give it the Thumb Culture Bronze Award.

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  • 70
    trust 59Mar 10, 2026

    Order 13 offers a creative horror experience that just slightly misses the mark when it comes to the final execution. If you treat it as an eerie warehouse simulator where your main goal is packing boxes (and occasionally spoiling your pet cat), the core gameplay loop is undeniably satisfying. However, if you are strictly looking for a terrifying survival horror experience with a clever narrative to go along with the scares, the repetitive enemy encounters and lack of a satisfying conclusion will definitely leave you wanting more. It is a fun and short distraction that is well worth a look for the novelty alone, but it just runs out of steam a little too quickly to make it essential playing for fans of the horror genre.

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  • 60
    trust 59Mar 31, 2025

    Aside from my issues with simulator sickness, Order 13 was an alright game. It’s designed with streamers and their audience in mind, so it’s not really geared towards people like me. That doesn’t mean it’s not fun to play outside the streaming sphere as it holds its own and the core loop is good, it’s just very obviously meant for the horror streamers. I don’t blame them, because honestly, if that’s what helps them sell the game, good on them. Conclusion. Game okay. Not great, not terrible. Good for streaming. The end.

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  • 60
    trust 53Mar 21, 2025

    Order 13’s fulfilment centre horror is a fantastic concept for a video game, but it doesn't take particularly long for the tension to be lost.

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Patch history

  1. Small Performance Update
    Oct 22, 2025significant · resets scoring window
  2. Small Fixes
    Jun 10, 2025
  3. The "Chill Update" is available now!
    Apr 24, 2025significant · resets scoring window
  4. Patch 1.03 - Fixes for crashes, graphical issues
    Mar 19, 2025significant · resets scoring window