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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) | – | 77 | 62 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 95% | 90 | 135 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 100% | 97 | 2 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 7 reviews sampled · 5 total reviews in window · weighted 3.1 up / 0 down · computed 4h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (31)
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.
- 75
“Gloomy Eyes is a charming game with a beautiful, simple story and a unique, Burton-esque artistic style. The game looks and sounds really good, although at times it is clear that there could have been room for something more. It can be criticized for a few technical shortcomings, repetitive puzzles based on the same mechanics, and a fairly high price. Nevertheless, Gloomy Eyes can enchant you with its atmosphere and make your evening spent with it exceptionally pleasant and enjoyable.”
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“Gloomy Eyes provides a gently creepy experience that should appeal to younger gamers seeking a light puzzle/adventure challenge. Because of its short playtime and disappointing Switch visuals, however, consider its price (and perhaps other platforms) before exploring its gloomy, yes, but heartwarming world.”
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“Gloomy Eyes spoke to me with its melancholic tone and Tim Burton-inspired style, but a lack of depth holds it back from being a truly great indie title. I’m sure plenty of gamers will get a kick out of what the game brings to the table visually; just don’t expect anything groundbreaking in the minute-to-minute gameplay. For those looking for a laid-back, slow-paced puzzler, Gloomy Eyes may be worth a look. What’s here is serviceable, if not at times enjoyable. Sadly, however, there’s just not enough meat on the bone to leave a lasting impression.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Ultimately, disappointing visuals aside, there’s a lot to like here. It definitely falls into the ‘cosy horror’ sub-genre, with spooky yet charming aesthetics, haunting music, and engaging puzzle-solving throughout. With Halloween on the horizon, it could be the perfect little primer for younger gamers.”
read full review ↗ - 88
“An enchanting mix of a great art style, interesting storytelling, and smart puzzle design”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Gloomy Eyes is a relatively short game; you can beat it in around 3 to 6 hours if you don’t get distracted by the visuals constantly like I did. Such a short game might be a bit much for people to fork over $25, but I think it’s worth it for the immersive experience. If you like the style of Tim Burton, Gloomy Eyes is worth checking out.”
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“Gloomy Eyes offers a lovingly crafted and unique gameplay experience, with its 'solo coop' mechanics offering clever puzzles that never present you with tasks that are too difficult to solve. A little more polished gameplay wouldn't have been a bad thing though, especially since you're constantly having to take the same route twice with both characters again and again.”
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“Gloomy Eyes is a cooperative single-player puzzle-adventure steeped in a Tim Burton–style aesthetic. Set in a world where the sun has vanished and the undead rise, players swap between a zombie boy, Gloomy, and a living girl, Nena, to solve environment puzzles across 14 diorama-style chapters. Its strong atmosphere, art direction, narration (voiced by Colin Farrell), and narrative cohesion stand out, though camera issues and its short length are drawbacks.”
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“Charming, spooky and just the right amount of cosy for the autumn period, Gloomy Eyes is a fun self-coop puzzler with an even better sense of style. It isn't without its flaws, like its gameplay being a little buggy and puzzles staying the same throughout, but the worldbuilding, visuals and tone are so inviting that you can't help but get lost in the gloom.”
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“Gloomy Eyes is a visually striking and atmospheric game featuring two cooperating characters and clever puzzles. Its story of outsiders finding their place in the world is charming and emotionally engaging, enhanced by Tim Burton'inspired design and music. However, technical issues and frequent bugs disrupt the experience, especially given the game's short length.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Gloomy Eyes is a decent puzzle game, but it can be frustrating and doesn't last long enough to help its story themes.”
read full review ↗ - 95
“Who would have thought that a little co-op puzzle platformer that I demo’ed at a gaming convention would truly deliver such a powerful punch in such a small package! Gloomy Eyes was a complete joy to experience and left me wanting to see more of this tiny little macabre world. If you like the concept of a spooky (yet cozy) solo-player co-op game, you owe it to yourself to add Gloomy Eyes to your game library.”
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Patch history
- Patch correcting Unity vulnerabilityOct 8, 2025
- Patch to fix reported issuesSep 29, 2025
- Achievements updateSep 12, 2025