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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 | 64% | 63 | 343 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 48% | 51 | 74 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Jan 13, 2026) · 74 reviews sampled · 56 total reviews in window · weighted 20.2 up / 21.5 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (12)
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.
- 70
“Soulslinger: Envoy of Death is a promising roguelite FPS title that combines fast-paced gameplay with an arena-style shooter and a Western-themed aesthetic. The story and its narrative are engaging, and the gameplay, including the steadily increasing difficulty of the battles, is entertaining. There’s truly great potential here, and thanks to the developers’ promising roadmap, this title is definitely worth (at least) keeping an eye on. For fans of this genre, it will undoubtedly become a time-sink.”
read full review ↗ - 65
“Soulslinger: Envoy of Death is a title that has interesting ideas and classic roguelike mechanics, but unfortunately it still doesn't manage to be a 100% complete and interesting experience. The gameplay manages to entertain, albeit with some problems in terms of enemy artificial intelligence, while the level of performance is certainly the most negative aspect of the experience. It is a title to keep an eye on, which with some improvements and caution could certainly invite us to give it a second chance.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Soulslinger: Envoy of Death has one of the most interesting premises in the roguelite FPS genre, but missing balance, repetitive arenas and occasional performance issues keep it from becoming what it could be.”
read full review ↗ - 50
“Never reaching its true potential, Soulslinger: Envoy of Death muddles its strengths with technical issues. Lacking balance, its power fantasy quickly makes way for tedium and annoyance.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Fun roguelike first-person experience in which you’ll be diving into Limbo”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Soulslinger currently in early access, is an impressive title that combines the best elements of rogue-lite FPS gameplay with a captivating western-fantasy world. The game’s engrossing narrative, deep customization, and challenging combat make for a memorable experience. With a promising roadmap and dedicated developers, Soulslinger has the potential to become a must-play title in the genre. Whether you’re a fan of fast-paced action or immersive storytelling, Soulslinger is definitely worth keeping an eye on as it continues to evolve and grow during its early access journey.”
read full review ↗ - 78
“Soulslinger: Envoy of Death is a fresh mix of genres that come together surprisingly well. Everything works. The weapons are fun to play with, the progression system is logical and the interface is clear. You can tell that the creators worked on this game with a lot of passion. The western-fantasy mix is fresh, and the nice conversations between Death and our gunslinger make you go through large amounts of arenas with pleasure. Despite the limited weapon selection and the fact that the game does not offer much choice everywhere, it all feels cool. Soulslinger is stylish, challenging and bloody entertaining.”
read full review ↗ - 65
“Soulslinger: Envoy of Death is both a great idea and a missed opportunity. Combining FPS and roguelite in a supernatural setting set in a Western afterlife shaken by a mysterious organization... well, it's certainly intriguing. It's a shame, though, that once you pick up the controller, the game never really takes off. The technical aspects are uneven, the gunplay lacks impact, the progression is uninspiring, and the level design is ill-suited to the desired dynamism of the gameplay. In any case, it remains an enjoyable title for a few hours of lighthearted fun.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Soulslinger: Envoy of Death stands out with a striking visual identity and a bold narrative proposal, creatively blending western and dark fantasy. However, this potential is partially compromised by performance issues, an unbalanced progression pace, and steep difficulty, which may put off less patient players or those unfamiliar with the roguelike genre, which may lead to eventual disinterest in the game.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Soulslinger: Envoy of Death is a first-person shooter developed by Elder Games in which you play as a soulslinger who must defeat a large number of enemies, and in which each run allows you to...”
read full review ↗ - 60
“It feels like a strong foundation for a sequel that could expand the world, deepen build diversity, and refine combat into something truly memorable. It is an enjoyable but average roguelite shooter. If you value atmosphere and style over mechanical depth, especially in a dark western setting, you will likely have a good time.”
read full review ↗ - 65
“Soulslinger: Envoy of Death is good, but it could be better. The latter half of my review feels quite negative, but I enjoyed Soulslinger: Envoy of Death. The core concept is solid, and I love the story and the characters. Furthermore, the audio is excellent, and there is considerable potential. However, I cannot ignore the negatives. Thankfully, each of these development points can be ironed out, and when this happens, it will be an incredible arena-based shooter. Accordingly, I recommend buying it and playing it with an open mind!”
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- "Skip shader compilation" optionJan 20, 2026
- Soulslinger: Envoy of Death Update 1.031 is Live!Jan 13, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- MINOR UPDATE - VERSION 1.03Jul 2, 2025
- MINOR UPDATE - VERSION 1.01Apr 25, 2025
- 💥 Soulslinger 1.0 is Here: Enter the Realm of Trauma and Face Victor Himself!Apr 17, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- 🔥 Soulslinger Update 0.741: Unleashing Performance!Jan 13, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- MINOR UPDATE - VERSION 0.726Dec 12, 2024
- 🔥 Update 0.718: New Arenas, Improved Weapon Handling, Polished VFX, And More!Nov 26, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- New Update incoming soon: Overhauled Combat Flow, visual Upgrades, and more!Nov 21, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- HOTFIX - VERSION 0.659Oct 11, 2024
- 🔥 Major Early Access Update 0.658 adds a new Boss, Weapon, Elites & More!Oct 10, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- New Early Access Update releasing this Week: New Weapon, new Enemies, new Boss!Oct 7, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- HOTFIX - VERSION 0.474Aug 6, 2024
- ROLLBACK TO VERSION 0.472Jul 22, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- HOTFIX - VERSION 0.473Jul 19, 2024
- HOTFIX - VERSION 0.472Jul 11, 2024
- HOTFIX - VERSION 0.471Jul 5, 2024
- Welcome to the Outskirts: Update 0.47 adds a new realm, weapon, essence & more!Jul 4, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Next Early Access Update delayed till early July; what'll be included?Jun 17, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- 🔥 Update 0.452 makes you carry two Weapons, adds Weapon Drops in levels & more!May 17, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- 🔥 New Update coming tomorrow, makes you carry up to two Weapons!May 16, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- 🔥 Update 0.445 adds the Forgotten Graveyard, a new Boss, Weapon, Enemies & moreApr 12, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- 🔥 Soulslinger Update 0.426 adds new Lighting & Colors, Shotgun rework and more!Feb 15, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- 🤠 Soulslinger Development Limbo Update February 2024Feb 14, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- 🔥 Soulslinger Update 0.425 adds a Bestiary, Improvements, Fixes and more!Feb 6, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- 🔥 Soulslinger Roadmap Update 0.422 adds "Gunplay 2.0" and more!Jan 17, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- 🔥 "Gunplay 2.0" will be unleashed in Soulslinger really soon!Jan 12, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Soulslinger: Envoy of Death Version 0.403 is live + Happy Holidays! 🎅Dec 21, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Hotfix, version 0.402Dec 18, 2023
- Hotfix, version 0.401Dec 15, 2023
- Soulslinger enters the limbo of Steam Next Fest: October 2023! 🔥Oct 9, 2023significant · resets scoring window