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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) | – | 64 | 23 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 87% | 80 | 575 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 90% | 84 | 300 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Jun 26, 2025) · 300 reviews sampled · 295 total reviews in window · weighted 201.1 up / 22 down · computed 12h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (13)
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.
- 60
“Visually, Fruitbus is a feast for the eyes, featuring adorable characters and charming landscapes that enrich the overall experience. The captivating graphics drew me in immediately, setting a memorable stage for this heartwarming tale of family and friendship. Despite its endearing qualities, Fruitbus feels like a work in progress. There’s potential for future updates to refine the experience, but as it currently stands, the game would benefit from immediate fixes to unlock its full charm.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Absolutely filled with some charming characters and a cozy feel, but lacking the management sim gameplay and performance consistency to back it up”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Fruitbus costs a very reasonable $20, which is good considering you’ll get anywhere between 10 and 20 hours out of your playthrough. It’s a very sweet game with such a relaxing experience that you’re going to enjoy like I did. You just need to look past the movement animations and you’ll be fine.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Alas, there is so much more to the world of Fruitbus beyond fulfilling demanding orders from customers. Every character has their own daily routines, preoccupations, and goals. Disrupting their lives with your whimsical food truck also entails listening to their problems, hopefully forging bonds with them in the process. By the end, you will likely even have favorites among the charming cast.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Fruitbus is a lot of fun. It has fun characters, great animations, funny moments, and an overall heartwarming tale. The first two islands, which I have traipsed from one end to the other, are filled with characters, interesting things, and weird new fruit salad combinations. If you like simulation titles with heart, I cannot recommend Fruitbus enough. It’s got a few bugs, but it seems like the developers are really on point with trying to make the game as good as it can be. It’s fun; the gameplay does get a little repetitive after a while, but overall, Fruitbus is the most I’ve ever had with a blender and a bunch of veggies.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Fruitbus is a relaxing and cozy game, barring some annoying design choices. It's the perfect cozy game with little consequence to your actions, and it's interesting to make different recipes and customize your bus. It does have some bugs, but the developers are working on ironing those out before release. However, performance on the Steam Deck is a bit of a mixed bag.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“The only reason I gave Fruitbus a Thumb Culture Gold Award last time was because of how aggravating it was having to rebuy a shovel over and over again. I’m a console girl at heart so maybe that was why I enjoyed Fruitbus even more this time around? It was so much fun getting back into my little bus and meeting all the NPCs again. Because of the improvements the dev has made, it seems only right that this time Fruitbus receives the Thumb Culture Platinum Award.”
read full review ↗ - 30
“A lot of the issues I outlined and other big stoppages I ran into could be ironed out with time focused to careful playtesting. I think that another couple of months, and Fruitbus would have been closer to where it needs to be. But barring a last-minute stomp on the brakes, this is how it’s launching. I really, really wanted to love Fruitbus, but I can only review how it was served to me.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Fruitbus could easily fall into the category of a cozy game, but it's so much more than that. The storytelling and scaling create an engaging timeline that walks the player through a fascinating story all while maintaining the principles of a standard cozy game.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“A heartfelt cooking adventure that too often trades cozy fun for frustrating chores”
read full review ↗ - 76
“Krillbite Studio delivers with Fruitbus a relaxed, colourful and direct experience built around cooking, upgrading your vehicle and helping the inhabitants of each island. It does not aim for great depth, but it entertains with charm and personality for several hours.”
read full review ↗ - 76
“Fruitbus deserves great praise for its adorable graphics, heartfelt story, and relaxing yet entertaining gameplay. However, it should have baked in the oven a little longer while working out its oodles of glitches that frequently take away from the lighthearted fun. 🍌”
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Pixel Byte
LadiesGamers.com
SteamDeckHQ
Thumb Culture
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PS4Blog.net
TodoJuegos
Video Chums…and 1 more tracked reviews.
Patch history
- Fruitbus Patch 1.0.14Jul 31, 2025
- Fruitbus Patch 1.0.13Jul 4, 2025
- Fruitbus joins the steam summer sale at 40% offJun 27, 2025
- Fruitbus Patch 1.0.12Jun 26, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Fruitbus Easter Update and 40% off Daily DealApr 13, 2025
- Fruitbus Patch Notes 1.0.11Apr 11, 2025
- Patch Notes 1.0.8Jan 30, 2025
- Patch Notes 1.0.7Jan 16, 2025
- Fruitbus Localization Update and Patch Notes 1.0.6Dec 12, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Fruitbus Patch Notes 1.0.4Nov 20, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Fruitbus Patch Notes 1.0.3Nov 7, 2024
- 1.0.2 Hotfix 1Nov 1, 2024
- Fruitbus v1.0.2 and UpdatesOct 31, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Fruitbus Patch: Saving Issue FixOct 29, 2024
- Fruitbus demo Localization Update!Jun 5, 2024
- Steam Deck Update and Fruitbus is going to WASD!Apr 21, 2024
- Fruitbus Demo Fixes #2Mar 18, 2024
- Fruitbus Demo Fixes!Mar 15, 2024