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What players say
Why the number is what it is: aspect mentions counted across 305 sampled Steam reviews (223 positive / 82 negative), recent and most-helpful. Plain keyword counting, fully reproducible; nothing here is written by a machine.
What positive reviews talk about
- Performance6% mention it
- Combat5% mention it
- Multiplayer & servers4% mention it
- Story & writing4% mention it
What negative reviews complain about
- Multiplayer & servers13% mention it
- Performance9% mention it
- Story & writing9% mention it
Satisfaction by hours played
Same score, different games: see how sentiment holds up the longer people play.
Under 5h
70%
89 reviews
5-15h
72%
76 reviews
15-40h
77%
61 reviews
40-100h
88%
42 reviews
100h+
59%
37 reviews
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 | 30 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 74% | 70 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 58 | 48 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 77% | 72 | 157 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Aug 26, 2026) · 71 reviews sampled · 157 total reviews in window · weighted 41.7 up / 12.6 down · computed 7h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (25)
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.
- 75
“FragPunk is a fresh addition to the hero shooter genre, combining familiar elements with innovative mechanics. The game offers fast-paced and entertaining gameplay that will appeal to both casual players and fans of competitive titles. The six-win-round format ensures you won’t be able to tear yourself away from the game. Before you know it, you’ll find yourself laughing and saying, “Just one more, it’ll only take a second.” And then another. And another… However, aggressive monetization and the need for further polish may deter some players.”
read full review ↗ - 65
“Between gameplay tempo, aesthetic, & characters, FragPunk's inherent chaos sets it apart from other hero shooters, but the cards aren't always in its favor.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“FragPunk brings a fresh twist to the classic 5v5 team-based FPS by blending hyper-FPS elements with rule-altering cards. It offers plenty of variety, including casual-friendly deathmatches and the Outbreak mode, a unique take on the zombie formula. However, the lack of a proper tutorial, somewhat unclear audio design, and matchmaking issues hold it back.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“FragPunk feels like a decent and polished effort from Bad Guitar Studios with its unique shard card system and Lancers, and it is here to stay. However, considering the current monetisation system, the game's earning potential will remain limited, as the whole mobile game microtransaction system won't really work for players who are accustomed to straightforward stores of Fortnite and Call of Duty.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“FragPunk is a fun and promising tactical hero shooter with unique card mechanics that refresh gameplay each round. However, it still suffers from balance issues, confusing virtual currencies, and low server tickrate that impacts the overall experience.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“For Valorant players, this is a great game to get in to. Great map design, art direction, a ton of content, fun game modes, and the shard card system for sure makes it stick out amongst the rest. If you are looking for a fun hero shooter to give you a break from Marvel Rivals, you won’t find a good time here. Fragpunk‘s fast paced run and gun style of combat holds it back from you being able to fully enjoy all the things that make this game unique.”
read full review ↗ - 84
“FragPunk is solid, mostly. Ditching ultimates was a bold (read: questionable) move, but Shard Cards bring enough chaos to keep things interesting. What really sells it is the swagger. In a sea of same-y shooters, FragPunk kicks the door down with something fresh and flashy. It won’t dethrone the genre’s giants, but it’s no flop either.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Since Fragpunk is free to play it is definitely something that is worth checking out.”
read full review ↗ - 83
“Fragpunk's bold decision to break almost every rule in the book leads to a captivating shooter.”
read full review ↗ - 78
“FragPunk comes with a card system, a stylish look and aims to clean up the F2P sector straight away. For the most part, this works really well, as the matches remain fresh and there is never a dull moment. However, you have to be able to put up with the many microtransactions.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“FragPunk stands out in the genre for its creative, reality-altering twist on familiar mechanics. Though I wish it leaned further into its unique aesthetic, it still distinguishes itself from the crowd and is absolutely worth trying.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“If you want a break from Valorant, Bad Guitar Studio's FragPunk is an entertaining distraction. Just don't count on the same level of tactical depth.”
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Patch history
- FragPunk August 28th Patch NoteAug 28, 2026
- FragPunk August 27th Update Announcement: New Content for Season 6, Chapter 1Aug 26, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- FragPunk August 19th Patch NoteAug 19, 2026
- FragPunk August 12th Patch NoteAug 12, 2026
- FragPunk August 5th Patch NoteAug 5, 2026
- FragPunk July 29th Patch NoteJul 29, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- FragPunk July 22nd Patch NoteJul 22, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- FragPunk July 15th Patch NoteJul 15, 2026
- FragPunk July 9th Update Announcement: New Content for Season 5, Chapter 2Jul 8, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- FragPunk July 1st Patch NoteJul 1, 2026
- FragPunk June 26th Patch NoteJun 26, 2026
- FragPunk June 24th Patch NoteJun 24, 2026
- FragPunk June 17th Patch NoteJun 17, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- FragPunk June 10th Patch NoteJun 10, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- FragPunk June 8th Patch NoteJun 8, 2026
- FragPunk June 3rd Patch NoteJun 3, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- FragPunk May 27th Patch NoteMay 27, 2026
- FragPunk May 21st Patch NoteMay 21, 2026
- FragPunk May 21st Update Announcement: New Content for Season 5, Chapter 1May 20, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- FragPunk May 13th Patch NoteMay 13, 2026
- FragPunk April 29th Patch NoteApr 29, 2026
- FragPunk April 22nd Patch NoteApr 22, 2026
- FragPunk April 15th Patch NoteApr 15, 2026
- FragPunk April 8th Patch NoteApr 8, 2026
- FragPunk March 27th Patch NoteMar 27, 2026
- FragPunk March 26th Update Announcement: New Content for Season 4 Chapter 2Mar 25, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- FragPunk March 18th Patch NoteMar 18, 2026
- FragPunk March 11th Patch NoteMar 11, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- FragPunk March 4th Patch NoteMar 4, 2026
- FragPunk February 25th Patch NoteFeb 25, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- FragPunk February 18th Patch NoteFeb 18, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- FragPunk February 11th Patch NoteFeb 11, 2026
- FragPunk February 4th Patch NoteFeb 4, 2026
- FragPunk Season 4 Anniversary Special Chapter Update AnnouncementFeb 3, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- FragPunk January 30th Patch NoteJan 30, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- FragPunk January 29th Update Announcement: New Content for Season 4 Chapter 1Jan 28, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- FragPunk January 21st Patch NoteJan 21, 2026
- FragPunk January 14th Patch NoteJan 14, 2026
- FragPunk January 7th Patch NoteJan 7, 2026
- FragPunk December 31st Patch NoteDec 31, 2025
…and 57 earlier patch announcements.