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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) | – | 74 | 14 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 82% | 75 | 484 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 82% | 76 | 70 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Jul 31, 2026) · 70 reviews sampled · 67 total reviews in window · weighted 35.8 up / 7.8 down · computed 1h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (7)
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.
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“Thank You For Your Application has something worthwhile to say, but says it in the least engaging way possible.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Thank You For Your Application constructs the dystopia of Aeropolis City through highly entertaining satire. However, the tone is at times too light-hearted, which detracts from the immersive experience. The gameplay is very strong in the first part of the game, but becomes rather sluggish towards the end, where there is very little in the way of new content. Furthermore, the job interviews feel more like the border checks in Papers, Please than genuine candidate assessments, and we would have appreciated a deeper exploration of the selection mechanics that are already present but limited to brief special sections.”
read full review ↗ - 82
“A narrative-driven simulation where you screen job applicants and decide their fate. Set in a dystopian city built on inequality and social hierarchy, the game challenges players with difficult choices between ambition and conscience. Though relatively short, its sharp social commentary and emotional impact leave a lasting impression.”
read full review ↗ - 79
“Thank You For Your Application is a gritty, dystopian sim that turns job hunting into a soul-crushing roguelike. You play as a cold-hearted interviewer whose own humanity fades as you reject desperate candidates to survive. It is a brilliant, bitter critique of capitalism, though the mid-game pace feels like a chore.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Thank You For Your Application turns corporate dread into a brilliant, high-stakes puzzle. Despite punishing quest failures, its intense mechanics and dark narrative make it a gripping thriller.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Thank You for Your Application, from developer Ice Lemon Tea Studio, is a cognitively engaging 2D logical deduction gameplay experience that is simple on the surface but complicated underneath.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Thank You For Your Application is stressful fun. It will demand your attention at all times, despite its seemingly cozy nature. Quest-frustration aside, it is easy to recommend for those who love games that make 'work' fun.”
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DayOnePatch history
- Patch Note 1.1.3Aug 4, 2026
- Patch Note 1.1.2Aug 3, 2026
- Patch Note 1.1.1: Piecework Mode & Customisable Controls AddedJul 31, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Note 1.0.16Jun 26, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes 1.0.14 – Optimisation Plan and Localisation PlanJun 23, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Note 1.0.12Jun 21, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- The first 24 hours: A huge "Thank You" to everyone!Jun 20, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Note 1.0.9Jun 20, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Note 1.0.7Jun 20, 2026
- Patch Note 1.0.5Jun 20, 2026
- Patch Note 1.0.4Jun 19, 2026
- Thank You For Your Application releases June 19May 21, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Demo V.0.2.96 UpdateFeb 24, 2026
- “Thank You for Your Application” joins Steam’s Next Fest! Forum Event now closedFeb 23, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Demo V.0.2.85 UpdateJan 5, 2026
- Demo V.0.2.81 Christmas Update!Dec 23, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Demo V.0.1.64 UpdateJul 27, 2025
- Demo Update — 0.1.53Jul 6, 2025
- Demo V.0.1.47 Update：Subsidy Mode,Characters animation&We're going to BitSummit!Jul 5, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- 10 May Update: New Achievements & Development PlanMay 10, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- May 1st Demo UpdateMay 1, 2025
- Demo Update — 0.1.1.26Apr 30, 2025