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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) | – | 78 | 34 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 76% | 71 | 207 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 61% | 61 | 5 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 13 reviews sampled · 4 total reviews in window · weighted 3.7 up / 2.4 down · computed 4h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (23)
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.
- 71
“Thief VR delivers a faithful stealth experience in virtual reality, staying true to the series core mechanics while introducing a new protagonist. Although the gameplay offers multiple approaches and effective stealth design, the combat system feels shallow and repetitive. The narrative includes interesting references to the franchise’s past, but its short length limits emotional impact. Visually and technically, the game shows clear limitations, with unpolished character models and a weak audio presentation. Overall, it’s a competent but unambitious entry that keeps the series alive without fully revitalizing it.”
read full review ↗ - 50
“Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow had so much potential. It’s got a great aesthetic, and VR movement feels as fluid as you’d hope. However, glitches, disappointingly thin levels, dumb enemy AI, and a lack of replayability result in an undercooked experience.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow successfully captures the spirit of the original games with immersive VR mechanics and strong atmosphere, despite some visual shortcomings in character presentation.”
read full review ↗ - 82
“Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow delivers an immersive return to classic stealth, with intuitive VR controls, clever sandbox-style missions and plenty of freedom in how you infiltrate and steal. Visual quirks and occasional bugs get in the way, but the tense atmosphere and strong mission design make it one of the standout VR stealth experiences of the year. ”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Pinching out a candle, literally whistling to distract a nearby goon, chucking objects to manipulate patrol patterns, and sifting through drawers for loot are all actions that are more immersive than simply holding down a button (especially when the occasionally wonky yet mostly effective “Immersive” setting that turns on the headset’s microphone is flipped on). Interactions like these take common stealth tropes and benefit from the novelty of having to pantomime them in VR.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow is a visually good-looking game, and there is a lot here that feels at home with the license. It's just a shame Legacy of Shadow is as barebones as we see with most VR titles. There is always some interesting hook that has a game built around it, but Legacy of Shadow lacks a hook to lay the foundation. The subtle nicking of items is fun, but a game built around this beloved license simply deserved more.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Getting through the world of Thief VR is natural and intuitive, and there's times where it all comes together as you knock out guards and pilfer, but there's so many small details and poor AI that drag you back out of the moment. A decent thievery game, but not as good a Thief game.”
read full review ↗ - 65
“Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow is potentially a very cool VR game. The problem, however, lies in the many bugs that can really break the game. Consider items that spontaneously disappear that are essential to passing the level. Restarting the level is then the only option. If you can look past that, then it's all quite doable. Sneaking around and stealing stuff works surprisingly well and the gray style certainly contributes to the experience that Maze Theory wants to offer you.”
read full review ↗ - 65
“Thief VR: Legacy of Shadows doesn’t reinvent the genre or the platform, and although it introduces a few new mechanics, they’re not enough to push it to the top. On top of that, being multiplatform significantly holds it back in terms of graphical quality.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Despite its flaws, Thief VR remains one of the standout games in the format that can be recommended, one that, with better polish, could have shone brighter as a worthy return of a seemingly forgotten franchise.”
- 60
“In the end, that bitter pill spoils Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow so thoroughly that, despite Maze Theory’s good intentions, its sweet Thief aftertaste is lost to tech limitations and janky controls, leaving a VR revival that simply can’t escape the gallows of its own shortcomings.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow is not a bad game. It is an enjoyable, lightweight stealth adventure with good vibes, fun levels, and a clear respect for what makes the Thief fantasy appealing. It is also not essential. It is the definition of a solid seven out of ten experience. Something you play, appreciate for what it is, shrug at the rough parts, and move on.”
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Patch history
- Patch 4.0 now availableJan 29, 2026
- Patch 3.0 is Now AvailableJan 15, 2026
- Patch 2.0 is now available!Dec 19, 2025
- Patch 1.0 now availableDec 11, 2025