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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) | – | 63 | 4 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 91% | 86 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 91% | 85 | 2686 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Dec 16, 2024) · 300 reviews sampled · 2686 total reviews in window · weighted 233.2 up / 17.2 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (11)
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.
- 60
“At the core of TerraTech is an extensive mechanical construction kit that presents an interesting canvas for creative players. However, the Switch’s significant UI shortcomings, a cumbersome console control scheme, and a limited-feeling campaign will ensure that only persistent players stick around long enough to find the fun.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Sandbox simulators are always tough to review...”
read full review ↗ - 50
“Building LEGO-like vehicles, and having them explore a vast world, do quests, and shoot at other, similar tanks or planes, might sound like a fine idea for a construction sandbox, but TerraTech isn't really that good at what it does, for the simple reason that this just isn't fun to play, especially since the transition to the Nintendo Switch has you doing all that building and rebuilding with controls that feel out of place.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“TerraTech is a quite entertaining Sandbox title, which makes fun due to its innotative idea and all the possibilities, but has to fight with some drawbacks like clumsy controls, a not-well fitted Layout and a very monotonous soundtrack, which are holding back the game from showing its potential. Nevertheless, fans of games with bricks and no gaming PC should take a look at TerraTech.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“I had a lot of fun with TerraTech creating vehicles and putting them to work. What surprised me most though was how I was spreading my time out over all of the different game modes. Typically in games like this one, I will stick to one mode and stay with it. It speaks to the smart game design that I wanted to spend time with all of the modes and made it made me better in the game as I got those experiences. If you like Survival/Building games this one takes a unique spin and is definitely worth checking out and investing some time in.”
read full review ↗ - 50
“TerraTech showcases its strengths proudly in focusing on vehicular creations, whilst leaving the rest of the world behind. Unfortunately, this immediately limits both the immersion and enjoyment found within, and leaves the experience feeling like an early-access title awaiting a larger content pack.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“There's fun to be had, but there will be several unintentional obstacles in your way. 3 / 5”
read full review ↗ - 100
“Absolutely brilliant. This game, the concept and depth kept me hooked. Its always interesting to see what I come up with and which enemy has a piece I've never seen before and taking it from them. I like this game a lot. Two thumbs up.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Overall, TerraTech is a fun sandbox game that will get your creative juices flowing as you build new stuff to take on the game's Campaign Mode before you dive into the multiplayer side of things. With more stuff to come from the development team at a later date, you should get a head-start and play TerraTech today so that you're ready!”
read full review ↗ - 60
“For as much time as I'd like to continue to sink into this game, trying to master the controls that seem to be designed to fight you was a lesson in futility which I don't hope to repeat any time soon.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“A fun Lego-like exploration title with a hint of Minecraft and maybe World Of Tanks mixed in there too. There's something for everyone of all ages.”
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Daily StarPatch history
- Release Notes - Update 1.6.7.1Oct 23, 2025
- Release Notes - Update 1.6.7Feb 11, 2025
- Release Notes - Update 1.6.6Feb 5, 2025
- Release Notes - Update 1.6.5Feb 3, 2025
- Release Notes - TT_Unstable Version 1.6.4.3Jan 9, 2025
- Release Notes - Update 1.6.4.2Dec 23, 2024
- Release Notes - Update 1.6.4.1Dec 20, 2024
- Release Notes - Update 1.6.4Dec 16, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Release Notes - TT_Unstable Version 1.6.3.1Dec 10, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Release Notes - Update 1.6.3Oct 31, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Release Notes - TT_Unstable Version 1.6.2.3Oct 30, 2024
- Release Notes - TT_Unstable Version 1.6.2.2Oct 30, 2024
- Release Notes - TT_Unstable Version 1.6.2.1Oct 24, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Release Notes - Update 1.6.2Sep 16, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Release Notes - TT_Unstable Version 1.6.1.2Sep 13, 2024
- Release Notes - TT_Unstable Version 1.6.1.1Aug 15, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Release Notes - Update 1.6.1May 16, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Release Notes - TT_Unstable Version 1.6.0.5May 15, 2024
- Release Notes - TT_Unstable Version 1.6.0.4May 14, 2024
- Release Notes - TT_Unstable Version 1.6.0.3May 10, 2024
- Release Notes - TT_Unstable Version 1.6.0.2May 9, 2024
- Release Notes - TT_Unstable Version 1.6.0.1May 2, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Space Junkers Release Notes - Update 1.6Feb 12, 2024
- Release Notes - Update 1.5.4Dec 20, 2023
- Release Notes - TT_Unstable Version 1.5.3.2Dec 19, 2023
- Release Notes - TT_Unstable Version 1.5.3.1Dec 12, 2023
- Release Notes - Update 1.5.3.0.1Nov 16, 2023
- Release Notes - Update 1.5.3Nov 15, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Release Notes - TT_Unstable Version 1.5.2.3Nov 13, 2023
- Release Notes - TT_Unstable Version 1.5.2.2Nov 9, 2023
- Release Notes - TT_Unstable Version 1.5.2.1Nov 6, 2023
- Mac fix now liveOct 23, 2023
- Release Notes - Update 1.5.2Oct 5, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Release Notes - TT_Unstable Version 1.5.1.4Sep 28, 2023
- Release Notes - TT_Unstable Version 1.5.1.3Sep 25, 2023
- An Update on Update 1.5.2Sep 11, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Release Notes - TT_Unstable Version 1.5.1.3Aug 23, 2023
- Release Notes - TT_Unstable Version 1.5.1.2Aug 21, 2023
- Release Notes - TT_Unstable Version 1.5.1.1Aug 16, 2023significant · resets scoring window
…and 3 earlier patch announcements.