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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) | – | 89 | 16 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 99% | 95 | 95 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 98% | 94 | 91 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Acclaim gate: the raw blend lands at 89.7, but scores above 88 must be earned in front of a mass audience; this verdict rests on 189 player reviews, a largely self-selected fanbase. As more players weigh in, the ceiling rises (full scale unlocks at 100,000 reviews).
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Mar 4, 2026) · 83 reviews sampled · 91 total reviews in window · weighted 59.7 up / 1.2 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (9)
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.
- 85
“Radical optimism has been an anchor of what we do at VGG for years now, and to see that echoed in a game as fun and joyful as Hermit and Pig is always a good sign that we're on the right side with what we're doing here. A sign that figuring out a way forward with our community is more worth it than to hide away in the woods and buckle under the darkness of our world alone. Hermit and Pig is a bright light in an otherwise darkening industry and an easy recommendation for RPG fans of all kinds, especially Earthbound and Undertale lovers looking for another adventure to smile with.”
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- 80
“Hermit and Pig is a lovely classic inspired RPG that I would suggest to anyone. It has charming characters, quirky humor, and a fun gameplay loop that only takes about 8 hours to finish. Oh, and you CAN pet the pig!”
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“Hermit and Pig goes to unexpected lengths, and it’s a better and more timely game for it. The narrative is sharp, the battles immersive, and the characters rich. It’s a tightly packaged game that balances playfulness, wit, and bite across a rural community scratching out a way of life threatened by corporate greed. Hermit and Pig are unlikely but extremely likeable heroes that will endear any fans of offbeat, satirical RPGs.”
read full review ↗ - 95
“Hermit and Pig knows what it wants to say, and it delivers that poignant message between bouts of silliness and self-depricating jokes that strike the perfect vibe for turbulent times.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Though Hermit and Pig wants to deliver a story-rich experience, it is sorely lacking in replayability and is overall an easy game to beat if you disable the Combos mechanic. However, if you’re looking for a cozy turn-based RPG that is a good time, then Hermit and Pig is an authentically entertaining experience from start to finish.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Heavy Lunch Studio LLC successfully delivered on an RPG that takes from classics such as Earthbound and Pokémon and makes it all their own in Hermit and Pig. Featuring wonderful writing, a busy battle system that challenges you to think on your feet, great characters, and an explorable trippy world.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Hermit and Pig is a unique and charming RPG, with engaging and fast paced combat, cozy vibes, and plenty of scrumptious mushrooms.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Hermit and Pig is a whimsical adventure RPG that kept me engaged throughout. The unique take on turn-based combat creates a sense of urgency, and I can only praise the decision to make conversation look like a battle. Even though combat became a bit repetitive for me after the halfway point, the story kept me engaged and made me laugh out loud. If you’ve ever thought about searching for magic mushrooms yourself, don’t! Stay inside and play this game instead!”
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- Faster walking speed, update to missable trinkets, Mac third-party controllersMar 4, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Steam screenshots and Steam cloud now availableFeb 11, 2026
- Error at the end of the guards fightFeb 9, 2026
- February 9th UpdateFeb 9, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Error when talking to pig is fixed!Feb 5, 2026