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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) | – | 68 | 16 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 97% | 92 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 98% | 94 | 86 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Acclaim gate: the raw blend lands at 91.3, but scores above 88 must be earned in front of a mass audience; this verdict rests on 5,591 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 (Aug 27, 2026) · 79 reviews sampled · 86 total reviews in window · weighted 62.8 up / 1.2 down · computed 1h 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.
- 80
“Whisper of the House is a truly lovely experience in the same vein as Unpacking, but adds its own unique flourishes.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“While it has a long way to go in terms of bug fixes, content updates and finishing touches, Whisper of the House shows a lot of promise and offers a unique take on the cozy genre. On the surface it's an upbeat unpacking game, but underneath there are darker tones to uncover for those looking to unravel a mystery.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“If you enjoy games like Unpacking or Make Room, Whisper of the House is one to check out. Whether you’re drawn in by the cozy unpacking and design or intrigued by hidden secrets, this game has plenty of both. But players beware, there’s more than meets the eye. The only way to uncover it is by playing it yourself.”
read full review ↗ - 95
“Whisper of the House is a perfectly cozy game, with a bit of adventure, a bit of intrigue, and a lot of unpacking. I think that if you enjoy this type of game, you’ll likely appreciate this one as well.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Whisper of the House combines the calmness of tidying up with a subtle mystery, exporting the ideas of Unpacking to an entire village. Its story is also revealed through the objects you place, with delightful pixel art. Recommended for fans of cozy games despite its technical and localization flaws.”
read full review ↗ - 65
“Whisper of the House expands the satisfying “unpack and arrange” formula into an entire town filled with errands, secrets, and strange little anomalies. It’s charming and clever, though uneven pacing and a fizzling finale keep it from greatness. For fans of cozy sims who don’t mind some rough edges, it’s a rewarding, if slightly unfinished, experience.”
read full review ↗ - 65
“The experience of Whisper of the House evokes a funny feeling of contradiction in me. As much as I want to highlight its ability to engage with a literally unexpected narrative, simple tasks, and comfortable routines, it's impossible not to notice that there are setbacks that hinder the whole and prevent the game from being everything I (very much) want it to be.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Whisper of the House, at its best, gives me a lot of the joy I found when playing Unpacking, and if you’re looking for more of that feeling, then you could certainly do a lot worse. There’s also an intriguing mystery here that gives you a reason to keep searching through Whisper Town even when you aren’t setting up a house. While there is fun to be had here, every time it gets away from simply unpacking places, the experience simply isn’t as cohesive.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Whisper of the House is a cosy decorating sim where unpacking rooms slowly reveals hidden secrets and unsettling anomalies.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“For organisers, and anyone looking to bask in the glow of Unpacking, Whisper of the House is a wonderful, cosy organisation sim that shines, especially when it’s cute, strange, and unsettling.”
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ImpulsegamerPatch history
- Patch Notes v1.3.0.2Aug 28, 2026
- Patch Notes v1.3.0.1Aug 27, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes v1.2.0.8Jul 10, 2026
- Patch Notes v1.2.0.7Apr 23, 2026
- Patch Notes v1.2.0.6Mar 19, 2026
- Patch Notes v1.2.0.5Mar 5, 2026
- Patch Notes v1.2.0.4Feb 27, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes v1.2.0.3Feb 13, 2026
- Patch Notes v1.2.0.2Feb 12, 2026
- Patch Notes v1.2.0.1Feb 11, 2026
- 5 New Languages, Custom Space & 180+ New Furniture Added!Feb 10, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes v1.1.0.6Jan 13, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes v1.1.0.5Dec 31, 2025
- Patch Notes v1.1.0.4Dec 29, 2025
- Patch Notes v1.1.0.3Dec 27, 2025
- Patch Notes v1.1.0.2Dec 23, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes v1.1.0.1Dec 19, 2025
- New Rooms Are Live! Winter Sale Now On~Dec 18, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes v1.0.1.3Oct 14, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes v1.0.1.2Sep 24, 2025
- Patch Notes v1.0.1.1Sep 23, 2025
- Patch Notes v1.0.1.0Sep 22, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Progress Report (Sept 1 – Sept 5) & Delay of House Purchase FeatureSep 5, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes v1.0.0.7Sep 3, 2025
- Patch Notes v1.0.0.6Sep 2, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes v1.0.0.5Sep 1, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Progress ReportAug 29, 2025
- Patch Notes v1.0.0.4Aug 29, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes v1.0.0.3Aug 28, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes v1.0.0.2Aug 27, 2025
- DEMO Update V0.8.2.3Jun 26, 2025
- The DEMO version has been updated!Jun 23, 2025
- Demo Update V0.8.1.20Feb 27, 2025