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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) | – | – | 0 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 94% | 88 | 842 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 93% | 87 | 638 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Apr 16, 2025) · 300 reviews sampled · 638 total reviews in window · weighted 209.5 up / 16.5 down · computed 5h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (10)
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.
- 90
“This is the perfect sequel. It takes everything that made the first game a cult hit and expands it in every direction. It’s funny, satisfying, and deeply therapeutic for anyone who has ever been startled by a spider in real life. Whether you're playing solo or with a squad of exterminators, this is a stress-relieving blast. It's absolutely peak. Grab a flamethrower and get to work., Flare”
read full review ↗ - 68
“While I can appreciate the desire to build on the original title and add new elements, stepping away from the original’s simplicity may not have worked as well as hoped”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Kill It With Fire 2 is a good sequel. It takes the simple fun of the first game, destroying stuff to kill spiders, and turns it into a giant, multi-dimensional, co-op adventure. It’s simple, it’s funny, and it’s deeply satisfying. This game is perfect for anyone who loves destroying virtual property or who needs a highly explosive way to face their fears. It stays true to its chaotic core while giving you an entire universe to wreck. Buy this game, invite a friend, and start burning everything.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Kill It With Fire! 2 does not completely detach itself from the first chapter, modifying the basis but not the substance. Co-Op and PvP are interesting innovations, but the structure, although good, remains unchanged.”
read full review ↗ - 83
“I've said it before but the same applies. I was very excited to play this follow-up game to what was kind of an indie gem back in the day. Kill It With Fire 2 went above my expectations with the depth they were able to add. I love the fact the co-op exists because it made for some fun moments with friends. Obviously, fans of the original will want to give this a try, but I would recommend this to a group of friends with no prior experience to this game, as long as you weren't deathly afraid of spiders ... I guess.”
read full review ↗ - 55
“This was a game I really wanted to enjoy, but with an accessibility system that didn't work properly for me and a strange gameplay pace, it's definitely a game I would have abandoned if it weren't for the review.”
read full review ↗ - 72
“Full of possibilities and with a good sense of satisfaction, Kill It With Fire 2 keeps you quite busy, but it doesn’t take many hours before it becomes relatively repetitive.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Kill It With Fire 2 may not be as innovative as its predecessor was a few years ago, but it finally unleashes its full chaotic and uncompromising potential, taking the war with the damned spiders to unexpected levels and insane worlds. While playing with others is the best way to enjoy this bizarre adventure, the experience can be rewarding for any player willing to let go of seriousness, overlook interface and physics details, and embrace the unabashed fun of the absurd.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“If you really don’t like spiders and all you want to do is squish them in a variety of silly ways in some bizarre locations, you could do a lot worse than Kill it with Fire 2.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“After a year and a half of early access, Kill It With Fire 2 finally reached the state of a definitive release, it's a sequel that managed to understand all the flaws presented by its predecessor and twist them to deliver a much more robust, interesting, and fluid product in its own right. If the first Kill It With Fire felt like a demo, its sequel is a complete experience. And it's great to see such a clear evolution for a project like this.”
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GameBlastPatch history
- An Exciting Update on 1.0 LaunchOct 21, 2025
- KIWF2 Spider Hunt Update and the upcoming 1.0 & Console Release AnnouncementApr 16, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Cyber Core Update now available!Dec 17, 2024
- The Wild West Update is out now!Sep 17, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- KIWF2 Update #2 v0.6.1.5sMay 7, 2024
- KIWF2 Patch #1 v0.6.21Apr 19, 2024