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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 | 35 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 92% | 86 | 401 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 68% | 66 | 7 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Jul 31, 2026) · 7 reviews sampled · 7 total reviews in window · weighted 3 up / 1.4 down · computed 6h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (20)
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.
- 70
“Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders is extremely replayable thanks to its wide variety of trails, different riding styles, and gradually unlockable upgrades. Every ride can be different, whether you’re trying to beat your personal best, conquer a challenging trail without falling, or just relax while slowly exploring the mountain environment. But the controls… My God, there are good games, bad games, and unplayable games. How can a game look and seem so damn great, but be impossible to control? Unfortunately, because of this, I have to drastically lower my rating, even though the game hardly deserves it.”
read full review ↗ - 80
““Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders” is a big improvement from Megagon Industries previous game in some areas, not so much in others. While it captures the spirit of “Lonely Mountains: Downhill”, I do miss the more challenging objectives, replaced with an online focused run mode. I hope they bring it back in later updates.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“I rarely, if ever, play any kind of racing games nowadays and while one might not consider this a racing game, it still definitely fills that niche for some gamers. That being said, Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders was a lot of fun! It strikes a nice balance between those looking to break some time records on a trail and those looking to unwind and take a trip down some beautiful mountainsides. My hope is that Megagon Industries continues to invest in this game and develop more facets that keep future players hitting the slopes as time goes by!”
read full review ↗ - 89
“Both blissful and demanding, Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders is one of the most beautiful skiing games on PC.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders changes the bike for skis and the result is a tremendously fun game, with precise control and surprising physics. It is true that it is too similar to Downhill in its core (tracks and approach) and that it lacks some content, but I can't hide from you that I had a great time and I'm still looking for trophies. You'll have fun.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders is a brilliant follow-up to Downhill, refining the flow of the gameplay and ironing out most of the issues we had with that game. A perfect blend of chill and rage inducing gaming that we can’t seem to put down.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“I really enjoyed Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders‘ core premise, and I honestly think this game has a lot of potential… as long as it is able to maintain its servers filled up for the foreseeable future. It’s a really fun racing game, set in a unique locale for today’s standards, but considering its paultry amount of content and dangerously barren single player campaign, it will live or die based on its multiplayer population.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“After the great success of Lonely Mountains: Downhill the bar will have been set very high and let me tell you, they developers have done a great job. Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders has a fun and challenging vibe. It really peaks at the constant supply or thrill just like Downhill did. I spent a solid 4 hours into the late night playing this and was completely frozen in! The only thing I would add as a slight negative is that the game started with a lower amount of content than I thought. But again with the amount of content Downhill got after release I am hopeful this will get the same incredible and loving treatment. I will always support a developer that throws their passion into the game. This is definitely one of those! With everything taken into consideration I will be awarding Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders with a Platinum Thumb Culture Award. Now I’m back off to the snow! See ya!”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Lonely Mountains: Snows Riders is an absolute delight to play thanks to its addictive challenges, wonderful presentation, and brilliant gameplay loop. I’ve been completely hooked in from the moment I started playing, and with multiplayer proving to be an excellent addition to the formula that complements the more relaxing vibe of the single player experience, I can’t see me leaving these mountains anytime soon.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders is the quintessential winter escape, the tight controls paired with breath-taking vistas are this game’s bread and butter. While progression can feel slow, playing the game is anything but. I am looking forward to what more will be coming to the game in terms of updates, but for what’s here at launch, is a careful balance of challenging but fair slopes. Simply put, Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders is gnar, top to bottom.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“"Silent beauty in the snow" Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders is a stylish winter experience that manages to balance challenge with quiet enjoyment. With precise gameplay, distinctive sound design, and elegant yet simple graphics, it expands the series' reach while maintaining its core essence. The game rewards exploration and perseverance, making it an enjoyable adventure.”
read full review ↗ - 95
“Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders is a special indie experience. This wonderfully challenging game will push you to your limits. However, its beauty and smooth gameplay will make you come back for more. Though I didn't play the online action, I am looking forward to carving the off-piste with my friends.”
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Patch history
- v1.4.402 - Level Editor Beta UpdateJul 31, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- BIG MULTIPLAYER UPDATE, NEW CUSTOMIZATION DLCS & ROADMAP UPDATEMay 21, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- V 1.4.210 - Unity 6, Level Editor & Tutorial SeriesApr 8, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Version 1.4.209Feb 12, 2026
- V 1.4.208 - Small PatchFeb 6, 2026
- Version 1.4.207 - Hotfix Steam Cloud StorageJan 30, 2026
- Version 1.4.201Jan 15, 2026
- Version 1.4.105 - Verious BugfixesDec 16, 2025
- Version 1.4.102 - PS5 Cross-Play and moreDec 1, 2025
- Hotfix - v1.3.201Nov 13, 2025
- Hotfix - v1.3.103Oct 31, 2025
- Multiplayer Update and DLC Announcement!Oct 21, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Hotfix - v1.2.205Sep 24, 2025
- Improved Multiplayer Steam Beta & Patch v1.2.204Sep 17, 2025
- Hotfix - v1.2.103Jul 15, 2025
- Hotfix - v1.2.102Jul 10, 2025
- FREESTYLERS UPDATE - New Trick & Free Ride Mode & much more!Jul 2, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Patch 1.1.102May 21, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Hotfix - v1.1.101Apr 30, 2025
- Version 1.1.100Apr 28, 2025
- Hotfix - v1.1.001Apr 11, 2025
- New Mountain "Baifushan" & Supporter Pack DLCApr 9, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Roadmap, Patch & Award NominationsMar 20, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Patch - v1.0.5Mar 10, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Patch - v1.0.4Feb 14, 2025
- Patch - v1.0.3Feb 6, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Patch - v1.0.2Jan 30, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Short Behind-The-Scenes UpdateJan 25, 2025
- Leaderboards are working again!Jan 23, 2025
- Hotfix - v1.0.1Jan 21, 2025
- Patch AnnouncementOct 15, 2024
- Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders - Demo Patch 3Oct 9, 2024
- Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders Demo - Patch 2Oct 7, 2024significant · resets scoring window