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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) | – | 81 | 44 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 77% | 72 | 529 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 76% | 71 | 28 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Aug 12, 2026) · 25 reviews sampled · 28 total reviews in window · weighted 15.1 up / 4.7 down · computed 2h 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.
- 85
“Is the best the franchise has ever felt in a video game format, and a genuinely strong roguelite regardless of its licence. Alt Shift understands both the source material and the genre well enough to make something that serves both masters effectively. The procedural narrative events, the survival-focused combat, and the meaty progression system combine into an experience that’s far more than a branded reskin. The lack of new lore, the long run times, and the absent camera controls hold it back from greatness. But for BSG fans and strategy roguelite veterans who’ve been waiting for this exact combination, Scattered Hopes delivers on the promise. So say we all. If you’re looking for more strategy and roguelite recommendations, check out our full reviews section for more of our latest coverage.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“It's easy to consider Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes as the most definitive game in the franchise, especially for those who want to roleplay as the fabled Admiral Adama. Some frustrations and stressful interactions are present, but that's par for the course for a roguelite game.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“For those who hold some love for sci-fi strategy games with long-lasting roguelite mechanics with a dollop of intrigue and space politics, Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes is clearly for you.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Scattered Hopes captures the relentless tension of the series in a tactically demanding roguelite, not flawless, but one of the best licensed games in years.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes is a phenomenal experience for newcomers as well as long time fans of the show.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Robots controlled by artificial intelligence have wiped out almost the entire human population in one blow. Only those who were on spaceships at the time of the attack survived, and their fate is in your hands. And you will have fun.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“There’s solid gameplay, but it’s a grind to find anything encouraging when everything is going wrong all the time, which does fit the IP and experience. And life in general, I suppose. So say we all.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes does a great job of wrapping the 2004 TV series aesthetic around a tense and fraught roguelite battle for survival.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes, in its attempts to fit within the legendary 2004 series, manages to be a beautiful labor of love that still maintains its own distinct, robust identity. From the moment it recreates the iconic opening intro of its predecessor in its distinct art style, the game’s ethos is clear. It is a tightrope act in both homage and self-actualization, capturing the downbeat intensity of its parent series perfectly while translating it seamlessly to a challenging roguelite structure. Its harsh difficulty and endlessly hopeless atmosphere will prove a hurdle for newcomers, but the feeling of perfectly navigating dire crises and barely escaping subsequent Cylon attacks intact never ceases to be exhilarating.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes succeeds in something important: capturing the spirit of the series despite the fact that it could have done more on the strategic and narrative side.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes tests how well you hold up under pressure by forcing you to play a game of whack-a-mole against endless waves of Cylon attacks, political crises, and ethical dilemmas.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes is a fantastic blend of both rougelite and RTS gameplay. Developers Alt Shift made a game that is packed to the brim with content, while at the same time not feeling too overwhelming. Suffering only slightly from the difficulty, this is an experience worth jumping into.”
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Patch history
- Patch 1.1.1 Is Deploying Now with New Features, Fixes and More!Aug 12, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Patch 1.1.0 Lands Today, Bringing Fixes, Tweaks and New FeaturesJul 15, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- A NEW HOTFIX IS HERE!Jun 24, 2026
- PATCH 1.0.3 - New Features, Major Fixes (Saves, Localization, Balancing)Jun 17, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Hotfix 1.0.2.1 is live!Jun 3, 2026
- PATCH 1.0.2 IS LIVE!May 27, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- A NEW HOTFIX IS HERE!May 20, 2026
- INITIAL FIXES, AND UPCOMING PATCHES!May 18, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- DEV UPDATE | What We Learned From the DemoMar 10, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes - Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes DemoFeb 23, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- DEV UPDATE | Leveling Up for Launch!Jan 16, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Inside the CIC: Dev Update for Battlestar Galactica: Scattered HopesDec 8, 2025significant · resets scoring window