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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) | – | 79 | 31 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 82% | 76 | 828 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 77% | 72 | 101 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Jul 10, 2026) · 101 reviews sampled · 95 total reviews in window · weighted 56.5 up / 17.1 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (16)
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.
- 84
“Effectively mixes Vampire Survivor action with some tower defense concepts to create something refreshing and quite smart, but sluggish”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Expertly designed and highly addictive, Achilles: Survivor is a fantastic addition to the bullet heaven genre.”
read full review ↗ - 66
“Achilles: Survivor isn't necessarily a bad game, but it's important to highlight that it falls into the category of titles that, in every aspect, fail to do enough to stand out and distinguish themselves from the existing competition.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Auto battler games are starting to become a trend, and Achilles: Survivor is one of the best. It impresses with its well-used Greek mythology, addictive gameplay, and decent variability of options and characters.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Achilles: Survivor is a cracking roguelite. The mix of frantic action, clever building mechanics and mythical atmosphere makes it one of the most compelling bullet hell games I’ve played in the past year. Yes, the bosses are a bit drawn-out and the onboarding could be better, but the core gameplay is so strong. At €6.99, it’s actually a no-brainer to just pick it up.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Achilles: Survivor does not reach the heights of the genre, but offers a solid, satisfying experience capable of providing hours of fun for those who love survivors-like, and also Greek mythology.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Fun survivors-style game from the studio that gave us Achilles: Legends Untold”
read full review ↗ - 90
“A standout entry in the Survivors-like genre, Achilles: Survivor looks great, plays well and mixes things up by adding in tower defence elements. There's a huge amount of content on offer here, including plenty of characters to unlock and levels to play through, and given the game's budget asking price, consider it an absolute must-have.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Achilles Survivor is a fantastic addition to the horde survivor genre with its focus on risk vs reward, brains and brawn and stunning visuals. The loop is solid, the variety is great and it all contributes to a title you can spend many hours on. The run length does drag on a bit at times and there is a sense of repetition in the battles that can be tedious at times, but for the price, value and quality on offer, you’d be hard-pressed to pass on this one.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Achilles: Survivor is a welcome addition to the Roguelike Bullet Hell genre and provides a unique and exciting experience for players.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Achilles: Survivor establishes itself as a survival roguelike that respects the genre's roots while also offering unique elements to set it apart. The use of Greek mythology, the structure-building mechanics, and the rewarding progression system give the game a unique edge that keeps players engaged for hours.”
read full review ↗ - 82
“Achilles: Survivor is a 3D action game with a top-down view in which we control Achilles and other characters from ancient Greece in a game where we have to defeat waves of enemies in order to advance, and at times engage in more epic battles against bosses.”
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Patch history
- 🛠️ Hotfix 1.6.1 is hereJul 16, 2026
- UPDATE 1.6 - Begin your Odyssey in a new realm with a free DLCJul 10, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Update 1.5 - The King and His CourtMay 18, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Mini-update: We bring you Easter Treats and April TricksMar 31, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Update 1.4 - The Beast Escapes + New DLCFeb 18, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Community Update 1.3 + Big NewsNov 20, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- 🎃 Hades’ Little Trick (and Your Treat)Oct 31, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Update 1.2 - Born AnewSep 11, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Update 1.1 - The Gift of MidasAug 14, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- 🛠️ Crash Fix for Latest Nvidia Drivers is Here!Aug 10, 2025
- 🛠️ Hotfix 1.0.2 Incoming [right now]Aug 7, 2025
- 🛠️ Hotfix 1.0.1 is Live!Aug 5, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- The Final Battle Begins - Full Release Update Is HereJul 29, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- 🛠️ Hotfix 0.6.2 is Live!Jun 9, 2025
- Update 0.6: Into the Mountain FortressMay 7, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- [Achievement Unlocked] Update 0.5: “Flames of Rebellion” are Here!Mar 27, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Update 0.4: Olympian Upgrades | Spring Sale 10% OFFMar 13, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Update 0.3Feb 26, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Hotfix 0.2.3Feb 12, 2025
- Hotfix 0.2.2Feb 5, 2025
- Hotfix 0.2.1Jan 31, 2025