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UNDERDOGS

UNDERDOGS

One Hamsa · released Jan 24, 2024

ActionAdventureIndieSimulationPCPlayStation 5

UNDERGROUND MECH FIGHTS! Wrap yourself in 5 tons of metal & go smashing through a dark scene of full-on metal-on-metal violence!

Steam page ↗Metacritic 73 ↗
89
VGC Score
■Stablemedium confidence

anchored at patch: “Bugfixes!” (12d ago)

91%
At launch
97%
Steam all-time
73%
Press
81%
Recent sentiment

Screenshots & trailers

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.

ComponentPositiveQuality (0-100)Weight (pseudo-reviews)
Press reviews (Metacritic)–7328
All-time Steam reviews97%931000
Metacritic user ratings––0
Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted)81%7537
Calibration prior (typical game)–7250

Acclaim gate: the raw blend lands at 90.7, but scores above 88 must be earned in front of a mass audience; this verdict rests on 2,925 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 (Aug 20, 2026) · 12 reviews sampled · 37 total reviews in window · weighted 8.2 up / 0 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →

Press & Creators reviews (4)

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.

  • 80
    GameOver.gr
    trust 46Mar 28, 2025

    “Underdogs is a fantastic addition to the PSVR2 library, offering frenetic combat and the satisfying thrill of piloting a massive mech. While the roguelike elements don’t feel fully realized, the excellent gameplay and unique art direction more than make up for it.”

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  • 50
    Gamereactor UK
    trust 46Apr 1, 2025

    “Underdogs failed to impress me beyond the initial joy of tight controls. Sitting inside a robot is cool, but what appears in front of you needs to be more engaging than what you're offered. It's an interesting concept that just gets repetitive in terms of entertainment.”

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  • 80
    Video ChumsVideo Chums
    trust 45Apr 18, 2025

    “UNDERDOGS presents a pitch-perfect underground atmosphere with arena combat matches that will keep you sweating.”

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  • 80
    GamesurfGamesurf
    trust 37Mar 24, 2025

    “Underdogs features a good story, especially well told, excellent arena-based action aboard wearable exoskeletons and a great combat feel. It’s just a pity about a few rough edges and a not-so-abundant amount of content, but overall, it works quite well. ”

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Patch history

  1. VERSION 1.5.3!
    Aug 27, 2026
  2. Bugfixes!
    Aug 20, 2026significant · resets scoring window
  3. VERSION 1.5.2!
    Aug 13, 2026
  4. VERSION 1.5.1!
    Aug 9, 2026significant · resets scoring window
  5. Multiplayer Episode 01 - SMALL UPDATE
    Jul 30, 2026
  6. BALLTAG Patch 3
    Jan 4, 2026significant · resets scoring window
  7. BALLTAG Patch 2
    Dec 23, 2025
  8. BALLTAG Patch 1
    Dec 19, 2025
  9. RAMPAGE hotfix
    Mar 20, 2025
  10. Combat BOOST Patch
    Dec 31, 2024significant · resets scoring window
  11. the COMBAT BOOST update
    Dec 16, 2024
  12. Sandboxxer Small Update
    Sep 30, 2024
  13. Hotfix
    Sep 9, 2024
  14. LOCALIZATION UPDATE
    Jun 27, 2024
  15. DANGEROUS STREETS UPDATE
    Jun 6, 2024
  16. Update 1.0.5 - BLEEEEEEP
    Apr 16, 2024
  17. Update 1.0.4 - Wrecking ball!
    Mar 18, 2024
  18. 1.0.3 UPDATE
    Feb 27, 2024significant · resets scoring window
  19. 1.0.2 Hotfix
    Feb 22, 2024
  20. ROADMAP + Update 1.0.2!
    Feb 21, 2024
  21. 1.0.1 hotfix 2
    Feb 13, 2024
  22. 1.0.1 Hotfix
    Feb 8, 2024
  23. Release Notes - v1.0.1
    Jan 30, 2024significant · resets scoring window