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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) | – | 81 | 6 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 94% | 88 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 91 | 9 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 96% | 91 | 244 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Acclaim gate: the raw blend lands at 88.1, but scores above 88 must be earned in front of a mass audience; this verdict rests on 6,558 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 19, 2026) · 243 reviews sampled · 244 total reviews in window · weighted 191.4 up / 8.2 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (10)
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.
- 90
“As long as you're not totally put off by the art design, there's no reason to not play The Cat Lady. It is not only one of the best games of the year, it's one of the best horror adventures out there.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“If you seek horror, The Cat Lady may sometimes freak you out, though probably not outright scare you. But that horror is in service of a touching character portrait--a portrait that's authentically, poignantly askew.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“The Cat Lady offers a unique and deviated world and a setting full of horror and despair, although the keyboard controls and an excessive backtracking remain flaws to be reckoned with.”
read full review ↗ - 92
“A rare creation, a unique study on human behavior that exposes instincts, fears, desires that most of us would not even care to admit to ourselves. [February 2013]”
- 82
“It's rare to find a game that deals with topics like depression in such a mature way. If you want to experience an experimental artistic adventure, you're in for a journey you won't easily forget.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Once or twice The Cat Lady made my heart race but the game would benefit from some more tweaking, especially when it comes to story coherence. [CD-Action 03/2013, p.63]”
- 80
“A deep, scary, fascinating adventure with a mind-blowing story, a great acting and a positive utilization of soundtrack; still, there are some little flaws in the plot, and the gameplay is quite classic. Anyway, long story short: this is a hell of a game.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“The strength of The Cat Lady stands in its originality... as long as you are ready for an insane trip. Graphics are not the best we've seen so far, but it's still enough to appreciate the atmosphere and the story of this morbid adventure game.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Mature, gory and moody. This game from UK based developer Harvester Games is one of the best surprises we've had in a long time!”
read full review ↗ - 90
“The Cat Lady is simply one of the most beautiful horror adventure out there, something that goes beyond a videogame and yet a work of art that only a videogame could have delivered.”
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Multiplayer.itPatch history
- New player? Try switching to OpenGL or Software RendererMar 19, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- The Cat Lady is updated to version 1.7Jan 10, 2018
- The Cat Lady is updated to version 1.7Jan 10, 2018
- The Cat Lady for $1.50 @ chrono.ggJan 28, 2017
- The Cat Lady for $1.50 @ chrono.ggJan 28, 2017
- Small update to version 1.6Jul 12, 2016
- Update game to Version 1.5Feb 1, 2015
- Update game to Version 1.5Feb 1, 2015
- Small update to Version 1.4Jan 16, 2015
- Small update to Version 1.4Jan 16, 2015