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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) | – | 70 | 55 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 65% | 64 | 238 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 79% | 73 | 263 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Jun 23, 2025) · 263 reviews sampled · 130 total reviews in window · weighted 51.2 up / 13.8 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (27)
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.
- 65
“The bizarre shooter developed by Velan Studio is an ambitious title that seeks to stand out from the mass of PvP games that have been saturating the market for a few years now. Midnight Murder Club is an interesting game, capable of entertaining, especially with friends. Unfortunately, due to its limitations, primarily due to the lack of a strong community, it fails to fully express itself, making matches too similar to each other, which inevitably leads to monotony over time.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“"Midnight Murder Club" impresses with a simple but ingenious idea. In complete darkness, I sneak through a creepy mansion and try to murder my fellow players. The use of my flashlight, and my voice, must be carefully considered. The wildcard mode is particularly appealing, with its crazy gameplay modifications. Unfortunately, the game only offers one map and few exciting game modes. The number of active players is far from promising. Therefore, I only recommend Midnight Murder Club if you want to play with friends.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Midnight Murder Club combines tension, strategy, and fun in intense matches with friends. With directional voice chat, voice modulation, and impressive lighting, the immersion is complete. The Guest Pass and crossplay make group play easy. A lack of map variety limits replayability, but alternative modes help keep the game engaging. It’s worth it for those seeking adrenaline and fun in a social multiplayer experience.”
read full review ↗ - 65
“Midnight Murder Club tried to deliver a group experience that blends humour and tension, but it failed to strike the right balance. The visuals are average, and while the game feels vague at the start, it can still offer some fun moments with friends thanks to its distinctive sound design. It’s more suited for those looking for short-term cooperative entertainment, but not for players seeking a long-lasting immersive experience.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“In the end, Midnight Murder Club delivers on its promise: an experience full of suspense, laughter, and twists, where every round is unpredictable and every session with friends becomes a spectacle of chaos and fun. With its varied modes, simple yet effective mechanics, and the convenience of the Guest Pass edition, the game unites groups, creates memorable moments, and ensures no one wants to leave Wormwood Manor any time soon. For those looking for a game that combines tension, comedy, and competitiveness among friends in balanced doses, Midnight Murder Club is undoubtedly a must-have.”
read full review ↗ - 50
“While Midnight Murder Club has some clever ideas and decent core gameplay, the lack of a player base makes it more likely that the game will be killed off before it can recover.”
read full review ↗ - 66
“Midnight Murder Club is all about flashlight duels and laughs in the dark. It’s a blast with friends, especially using proximity chat, but the single map and shaky matchmaking keep it from lasting too long. The sound design steals the show, while Graveyard Shift doesn’t add much. Still, at a budget price, it’s the kind of game you’ll want to break out for late-night chaos with your crew.”
read full review ↗ - 65
“Midnight Murder Club could grow into something far greater, but for now, though, it sits in a peculiar space. It's genuinely thrilling sometimes, but its underbaked elements and lack of accessibility prevent it from reaching the audience it deserves.”
read full review ↗ - 67
“Midnight Murder Club is a game with guts. It deliberately breaks with what we expect from the multiplayer shooter genre. It forces players to survive in total darkness, armed with nothing more than a flashlight and their voice. This creates unique tension, hilarity, and memorable moments. It fits in the same vein as Mario Kart: a game you fire up every now and then for fun with friends (or strangers). However, it remains a niche experience. The high entry barrier, the frustrating matchmaking, and the lack of long-term rewards make it difficult to retain players long-term at the moment. Midnight Murder Club isn't the new Call of Duty, but that's precisely its strength.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“It's not the deepest or most expansive online multiplayer game, but you can have a lot of fun with Midnight Murder Club, especially when playing with friends. Sneaking around a pitch-black mansion armed with just a flashlight and a revolver can be a tense affair. And thanks to the Guest Pass system, just one player needs to purchase this bargain offering to play with up to five others.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Midnight Murder Club is a chaotic and fun multiplayer game, where you compete or cooperate with friends, perfectly designed to create moments full of plenty of surprises.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Midnight Murder Club does a lot to stand out, but feels like a fun party game with mates instead of a multiplayer game you can play for weeks on end. Although the fun modes and wacky rule changes are great, the lack of progression, customisation, unlockables and maps might be its downfall.”
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Patch history
- Update 2.0.008Jun 18, 2026
- Patch Notes 2.000.007Oct 23, 2025
- Patch Notes 2.000.006Oct 17, 2025
- 2.000.003 Patch NotesAug 22, 2025
- Midnight Murder Club Full ReleaseAug 14, 2025
- 1.2.1 UpdateJul 2, 2025
- Midnight Murder Club 1.2 UpdateJun 23, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Dev Diary: Roadmap UpdateMay 9, 2025
- Patch 1.1.1May 2, 2025
- Midnight Murder Club Dev Diary - Patch 1.1Apr 22, 2025
- Patch 1.1Apr 16, 2025
- 1.0.402 Patch NotesApr 4, 2025
- Patch Notes for 1.000.400Mar 20, 2025
- Early Access Launch Patch NotesMar 13, 2025
- Open BetaSep 26, 2024significant · resets scoring window