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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) | – | 73 | 26 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 86% | 79 | 710 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 85% | 78 | 94 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Jun 16, 2026) · 94 reviews sampled · 82 total reviews in window · weighted 52.5 up / 9.5 down · computed 59m ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (14)
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.
- 85
“A roguelike deckbuilder where you're not the victim, you're the trap. Deck of Haunts takes genre expectations, rips them up, and uses them to wallpaper your haunted murder maze. It’s strategic, unsettling, and deeply replayable. But it’s also unapologetically difficult, occasionally unbalanced, and sometimes a bit too opaque for its own good. That said, if you’ve ever wanted to build the perfect haunted house and ruin some lives, this one’s for you.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Deck of Haunts by Mantis is a surprisingly engaging and addictive card-based roguelite game. The combination of deck-building and strategic card placement on the battlefield gives the game a depth that will keep you hooked. The visuals are atmospheric, and the music perfectly complements the horror vibe. Despite occasional repetitiveness and a steep learning curve, Deck of Haunts offers a unique gaming experience that will satisfy fans of both card games and the roguelite genre. It’s definitely worth a try.”
read full review ↗ - 81
“Deck of Haunts is a unique take on the card-based roguelite genre that started spawning after Slay the Spire‘s commercial success. It’s a very addictive game, I found myself losing hours as I played through multiple runs, trying to count down to Day 28. Players who do not like card-based mechanics in their games should stay away, as this game has cards (a lot of them), and a lot of spooky ones at that.”
read full review ↗ - 74
“A fun deck-building reverse horror game with plenty of potential to grow into something even more. With great graphics, a compelling concept, and a soundscape fit for a haunted house event on Halloween, Deck of Haunts delivers an eerie experience. If you enjoy playing the villain, grab Deck of Haunts and let your inner demons run wild.”
read full review ↗ - 50
“Deck of Haunts has “good bones,” but it needs renovating with more content, better balance, and some polishing. It’s a clever combination of deck-building and house-construction strategy that is undoubtedly fresh and fun at first, but lacks the challenge to stay that way for long. The potential is there, and I commend Mantis for developing something creative in a genre containing far too many copycats.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“A haunted deck that's as likely to throw you a royal flush as it is sell you down the river, Deck of Haunts satisfies in its creative cards, wickedly evil fantasy power trip and a delightfully vile concept. Its best demonic forces are kept at bay thanks to a lack of real campaign or structure and some underdeveloped room expansion. Even so, if this were a haunted house at Universal Studios, you'd be disappointed to miss it, even if it's not the main attraction.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“For anyone who are board game fans, Deck of Haunts feels like it takes some of the best mechanics of house building from Betrayal at House on the Hill. For those who are horror fans who always thought they could build a better house, this is absolutely for you. While you may not have marathon hours in this game, you will find yourself wanting to go back and revisit this game over and over to do it better.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Deck of Haunts has fun and fast gameplay that allows players to explore their darker side, even with the few glitches.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Deck of Haunts has a solid foundation, but I feel as though it fails to fully deliver on its own promises. The deckbuilding gameplay is solid, if repetitive, and the game doesn’t do much to capitalize on its unique identity as a haunted house simulator, leaving this reviewer severely disappointed.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“If you have a taste for horror, you'll be right at home with Deck of Haunts. This deckbuilder may be light on story, but how many other games can you say cast you as a haunted house? Its core game loop of dispatching hapless intruders will have you grinning.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Deck of Haunts gameplay loop, with the building phase during the day and the combat phase during the night, will keep you coming back for more as your mansion grows bigger and stronger. There’s a real power trip to be had, but just like giants can be taken down by many smaller enemies attacking at once, it’s tricky to not get overwhelmed by all these people wanting to figure out your secrets. But finding out your own strategy is a ton of fun, whether you go in for the kill or choose to cause madness galore.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Deck of Haunts is a quick and fun deck-building roguelike. Building out the haunted house is the most fun part. Just know that this is also one of those games where you will be at the mercy of the RNG, where failing to get a specific card you need to save your run may lead to your demise.”
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Patch history
- V1.40: Seven new missions and rewards!Jul 2, 2026
- V1.39: New missions and rewards, such as story and content!Jun 16, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- V1.38: Big QoL UpdateJun 4, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- V1.37: Bugfixes before the weekend.May 22, 2026
- V1.36: Balances & BugfixesMay 13, 2026
- V1.35c: Monday Bugfixes.May 11, 2026
- V1.35: Bugfixes.May 8, 2026
- V1.33: One Year Anniversary Update - New mission system, story and content!May 4, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- V1.30: Big bugfix round, including some build cost calculation errors.Apr 2, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- V1.29b: Crash fix.Mar 23, 2026
- V1.29: New content, a card shop and QoL updates.Mar 19, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- V1.28b: Scenario Builder Fixes.Mar 2, 2026
- V1.28: New Game Mode: Curated Scenarios!Feb 27, 2026
- V1.27b: Card balancing and small changes to the building cost system.Feb 25, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- V1.27: Complete rework of the building cost calculation and improved card art.Feb 20, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- V1.26b: Workshop fixes and more.Feb 14, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- V1.26: Scenario Builder Public Beta Release with Steam Workshop integration!Feb 12, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- V1.25b - Mini PatchFeb 9, 2026
- V1.25: FixesFeb 5, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- V1.24: Controller fixes.Jan 12, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- V1.23: Smudge stick rework, QoL changes and fixes.Jan 7, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- V1.22: Portrait sorting toggle and fixes.Jan 2, 2026
- Scenario Builder Pre Alpha Major Update.Dec 24, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- V1.21d: Crashfixes & more.Dec 19, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- V1.21c: Fixing the "no human spawn"-crash.Dec 16, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- V1.21b: Some fixes after the weekend, including a crashfix!Dec 15, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- V1.21: A small Winter Update patch before we go into the weekend ☃️Dec 12, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Winter has come, to Deck of Haunts!Dec 11, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Winter Update Release Date and Tease: Cards.Dec 5, 2025
- Winter Update Tease: Krampus & Workshop!Nov 26, 2025
- Announcing: Future Winter UpdateNov 19, 2025
- V666: Post Halloween PatchesNov 3, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Halloween Update PatchOct 13, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Halloween has arrived to Deck of Haunts!Oct 9, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Announcing: Future Halloween UpdateOct 3, 2025
…and 33 earlier patch announcements.