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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 (Metacritic) | – | 93 | 35 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 80% | 74 | 555 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 45 | 32 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 83% | 77 | 300 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Jul 25, 2025) · 300 reviews sampled · 272 total reviews in window · weighted 179.3 up / 36.3 down · computed 2h 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.
- 95
“It uses the limitations and opportunities of touchscreen controls almost perfectly, it’s easy to get into but increasingly challenging, and its genius in-game economy keeps one coming back for more.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“The Executive is a clicker game for managers, but one that really makes you think. I really like the game’s overall theme, so it was no problem for me to get completely absorbed in it and enthusiastically come up with various movie combinations. The graphics are very colorful throughout, and in my personal opinion, they suit the game perfectly. Aside from a few shortcomings, everything fits together beautifully, and it’s one of the better management simulators out there.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“The Executive doesn't really expand upon the tycoon sub-genres formula, but it's still an enjoyable, simple strategy game that lets you live out your fantasy of making movies without all the boring real-world work that goes into it. Now, grab the overpriced cinema popcorn, would you? I've got a schlocky werewolf horror script that will hopefully fix all of my money woes.”
read full review ↗ - 40
““The Executive” offers an interesting premise by putting me in the role of an aspiring film producer building his own movie studio from the ground up. The game starts promisingly with the ability to control various aspects of movie production. However, the game quickly loses its appeal as the tasks and processes are repetitive and offer little variety. Overall, “The Executive” lacks depth and long-term motivation.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“The Executive then is thankfully more MCU than DCU, with a breadth of mechanics and enough to unlock to ensure you have the best possible chance at Hollywood success. Whilst you can feel fairly hard done by throughout, it's regardless a solid simulation of what running a movie studio truly entails. The elation, and the heartbreak. See you at the Gaspars.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“The Executive is a game that players will lose hours to in the best of ways. While it does have some room for improvement, it is a strong showing from Aniki Games for their debut game. This is definitely a game that allows for multiple playthroughs to find your optimal play style. For those looking to get into simulation games, this may seem slightly overwhelming but the tutorial works well to bring new players to the genre. Overall, The Executive is a solid game that promises hours of gameplay.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“A loud and brash touchscreen brawler with a surprising amount of depth and plenty to do.”
read full review ↗ - 86
“The most fun we’ve had on a touch screen in recent history. [Sept. 2015, p. 069]”
- 80
“Overall, The Executive - Movie Industry Tycoon is a decent game with a lot going for it. It is fun, addictive, and well-made. It is not perfect, however, with a lot of quality-of-life things missing, as well as issues with conveying information to the player.”
read full review ↗ - 50
“If you love deep management systems and can overlook the absence of real-world licensing, The Executive can still offer plenty of fun. But if you’re looking for a movie game that lets you play with (or against) actual Hollywood legends, you may wish for a different cut of the same concept.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“The Executive is as fun and accessible as it is bizarre.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“I had a great time playing The Executive: Movie Industry Tycoon. Honestly, I am not sure if it would’ve been a game I would’ve picked up myself. But I am very happy I was allowed to play because I am now obsessed. Goblinz Publishing and Aniki Games have given us a great management game, which I implore you to give a chance. There is a lot to enjoy, and there is plenty of replayability, it would be hard to become bored! The Executive: Movie Industry Tycoon receives the Thumb Culture Platinum Award!”
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Patch history
- The Executive – Patch Notes [1.3.2]Jul 25, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- The Executive – Patch Notes [1.3.1]Jun 16, 2025
- The Executive – Metasave, Sell IPs, BO rankings! – Patch Notes [1.3.0]Jun 15, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- The Executive – Steam Workshop! – Patch Notes [1.2.1]May 14, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- The Executive – Experimental Branch with Workshop SupportMay 6, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- The Executive – Patch Notes [1.1.2]Mar 21, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- The Executive – Patch Notes [1.1.1]Mar 14, 2025
- The Executive – Patch Notes [1.0.9]Mar 8, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- The Executive – Postpone Distribution! – Patch Notes [1.0.8]Feb 27, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- The Executive – Patch Notes [1.0.7]Feb 21, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- The Executive – Patch Notes [1.0.6]Feb 20, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- The Executive – Autosave! – Patch Notes [1.0.5]Feb 18, 2025
- The Executive - Patch notes [1.0.4]Feb 17, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- The Executive - Patch notes [1.0.2]Feb 13, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- The Executive – Patch Notes [1.0.1]Feb 12, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Post-release follow upFeb 12, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Demo Update for The ExecutiveOct 15, 2024significant · resets scoring window