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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) | – | 72 | 56 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 93% | 87 | 227 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 91% | 85 | 410 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Nov 20, 2025) · 300 reviews sampled · 410 total reviews in window · weighted 121.1 up / 11.8 down · computed 4h 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.
- 30
“Beyond aggravating launch-window bugs (on Xbox) that need to be fumigated, The Berlin Apartment is an underwhelming living space managed by a greedy landlord.”
read full review ↗ - 55
“The Berlin Apartment is more of a good idea than a good execution. There's a good story here, but I feel like all the others fall into the category of "good premise that wasn't explored as it should have been."”
read full review ↗ - 80
“The game is much more than "just another indie title", yet it competes precisely in this category and must prove itself there. If one were to isolate the gameplay alone it probably wouldn't win any awards, but overall the game is one of the most unique experiences I've had with the medium this year and shouldn't get lost in the vast pool of 2025 releases. The Berlin Apartment tells the story of an apartment in a simplified form, but in doing so it also tells the story of an entire country through four individual fates in a way that is both relatable and captivating.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“The Berlin Apartment is a short but powerful indie experience that uses atmosphere, storytelling, and a unique presentation to vividly capture a century of Berlin’s history.”
read full review ↗ - 76
“The Berlin Apartment is a risky attempt at making a story-based video game. It puts historical stories and emotional impact above standard game mechanics, combat, and puzzles. Its episode structure, simple gameplay, and careful attention to detail in the environments make for a thoughtful experience that feels both personal and historically vast.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“The Berlin Apartment is certainly a nice tribute to the history of the titular city. With gorgeous scenery evolving through time that tells the tales of its residents, the apartment is a delight to explore. However, a more intriguing main narrative or engaging gameplay mechanics would’ve been a massive boon for the game. A gorgeous art style and heartwarming sentimentality make The Berlin Apartment an enjoyable experience, albeit one that struggles to stand against the genre’s best.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“The Berlin Apartment is a charming journey into German history through four well-written stories that manage to leave a strong impression.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“The Berlin Apartment is an interesting experiment in historical fiction told in a static setting. We hardly ever see outside the apartment and when we do it is difficult to watch. The moments outside the apartment are reminders of what was and what was taken from us. It is a glimpse of a war torn country trying to reshape itself into something new. It is also a look at humanity at its best and its worst. For fans of visual novels and shorter games, this is a great addition to a collection.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“An interesting and personal feeling set of first person histories that barely constitute a video game and yet wouldn’t really work in any other medium.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“I like The Berlin Apartment. Some chapters felt a bit long, mostly when I wasn’t sure what the game wanted to show me, but overall, it was a deeply pleasant experience. I think it will resonate most with players who love narrative-driven stories, history aficionados, and anyone who enjoys peeking into the quiet corners of human lives. If you can get all of that in a video game format, who’s complaining, right?”
read full review ↗ - 80
“The many lives of the same space through five stories in an apartment in the German capital. A set of stories full of hope, despite happening in unhopeful times.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“The Berlin Apartment doesn't have any grinding mechanics. The story is the only way to move forward, and the game opens up more as you get deeper into it. It's a slower, more thoughtful kind of progress, where each step forward feels like it was earned by exploring and thinking about things instead of doing the same things over and over again.”
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Patch history
- Hotfix v1.2.1 for "Remembering Episodes"Apr 14, 2026
- Patch 2 - Accessibility UpdateDec 15, 2025
- v1.1.2 Hotfix 5Nov 28, 2025
- v1.1.1 Hotfix 4Nov 21, 2025
- Patch #1 - v1.1.0Nov 20, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- v1.0.6 Hotfix 3Nov 19, 2025
- v1.0.5 Hotfix Patch 2Nov 17, 2025
- HOTFIX 12.11.2025 (v1.0.3)Nov 12, 2025
- Patch Changelog v1.0.3Nov 11, 2025
- Demo Patch 0.4.4Sep 25, 2024
- Demo Patch 0.4.4Sep 4, 2024