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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) | – | 75 | 34 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 94% | 89 | 501 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 93% | 87 | 688 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Oct 28, 2024) · 300 reviews sampled · 688 total reviews in window · weighted 185.5 up / 14 down · computed 4h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (22)
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.
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“Overall, this is a disappointing port of a promising game. The game is virtually unplayable but I hope a patch will fix these issues, along with a Switch 2 compatibility update.”
read full review ↗ - 87
“Undeniably engaging if you’re into therapy talk, the game’s mix of great dialogue, all sorts of tones, and applied psychology make it unique”
read full review ↗ - 88
“Vampire Therapist is a unique visual novel developed by Little Bat Games, featuring an eye-catching art style and diverse character designs. The game focuses on mental health, incorporating vampire characters who fit different tropes and introducing CBT concepts showing that even vampires need a little therapy and TLC sometimes. It also includes engaging mini-games and maintains an enjoyable storytelling experience through voiced character interactions and a humorous storyline.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Vampire Therapist is an incredibly fun play; all the characters are vibrant and interesting, the voice acting is outstanding the entire way through and yeah, vampires are hot. Everyone in this game is hot. There was clearly a lot of love and effort put into the therapy aspect of the game, too. Finding a way to add legitimate therapy techniques without making it feel unapproachable must have been hard, but it's definitely paid off.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Vampire Therapist may be about vampires, but there's something we can all learn from the journey of supernatural therapy.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Innovative, memorable, and well-written, Vampire Therapist is easy to recommend to visual novel fans and anyone interested in cognitive behavioural therapy.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Vampire Therapist is a narrative adventure, with simple gameplay, a terrific sense of humor, outstanding visuals, and great storytelling, made even better by its characters and actors. Sink your fangs into this one.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Vampire Therapist shows that even undead blood-suckers can have complex emotional problems.”
read full review ↗ - 83
“The only real downside to Vampire Therapist I can think of is the repetitive graphics . The graphics are top-notch, but they're repetitive to the extreme and don't vary enough to stay interesting. The dialogue, however, remains consistently engaging, even though you're constantly reading and judging. Making mistakes is part of the game, and you're hardly punished for them, which is perfectly fine, to be honest. This isn't a game you'll want to play through four times, or even twice. This is simply a one-time experience, an education in assessing certain human psyches, erm... I mean, vampires. If that interests you, then this is indeed BAFTA-worthy.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Overall, Vampire Therapy can be a fantastic tool for those wishing to learn more about cognitive distortions and how to better control their own thoughts. The ideas are never presented in a harsh manner, with a gentle tone always being held by Andromachos. Players need to be wary of their own personal triggers that the game can hit upon, and pay attention to how they are feeling throughout their time with Sam, and not be afraid to step away and have some quiet introspection when needed. Truthfully, the game would benefit from a subtle warning appearing before certain themes are presented, and perhaps the opportunity to skip past them.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Even though I feel everyone could benefit from some therapy, I have to concede that not everyone is up for it. In a similar vein, Vampire Therapist will also not be everyone’s cup of tea, but if the concept of the game interests you even the littlest bit, I urge you to give it a go. The warmth and humanity it has to offer feels like a warm blanket in increasingly colder times, and with Sam we have a protagonist worth rooting for, even if his past has been a bit shady. Yes, we can debate some of the logic used during the therapy sessions, especially when it comes to labelling ourselves (some lines just can’t be crossed and then ignored), but all of it is interesting food for thought, and ultimately that’s all this game and therapy in general can do: make you consider things from a different perspective.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Even though it wasn’t quite the bizarre comedy I thought it was going to be, it proved to be a delightful and thought-provoking time. I would like to take a moment to provide a word of caution though, as if you’re currently dealing with some more serious mental health issues, then this game might bring up some unpleasantness, especially if you haven’t dealt with things properly. That said, Vampire Therapist treats mental health issues with the utmost respect and is a surprisingly deep game that’s worth sinking your teeth into if this sort of thing interests you.”
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Patch history
- Feb 9 Couples Therapy PatchFeb 9, 2025
- Mac distortion bug fixDec 17, 2024
- Free Story Update: Fathoms BelowDec 16, 2024
- The Minigames PatchNov 4, 2024
- Hotfix Oct 29Oct 28, 2024
- "Couples Therapy" Is coming to Vampire Therapist + Free Content UpdateOct 28, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- It's Curtains For YouSep 30, 2024
- Free Content UpdateSep 16, 2024
- August 26 HotfixAug 26, 2024
- Vampire Therapist August 2 Patch: "It's Curtains for you!"Aug 2, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Reverting to July 21st buildJul 25, 2024
- Vampire Therapist Hotfix #4 — July 25, 2024Jul 25, 2024
- Vampire Therapist Hotfix #3Jul 25, 2024
- Vampire Therapist July 21 Hotfix 2Jul 21, 2024
- July 19 — Hotfix #1Jul 19, 2024