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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) | – | 60 | 4 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 89% | 83 | 692 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 100% | 97 | 0 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 0 reviews sampled · 1 total reviews in window · weighted 0 up / 0 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (17)
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
“Catlateral Damage is a charming and unashamedly simple game, and it's clear that a lot of love has gone into every facet. It's not without its paws... Claws... Sorry, flaws, but if you can forgive some screen tearing, and are taken by the idea of playing as a destructive kitten, you'll find a lot to like here. The core gameplay of batting myriad items to their demise is surprisingly a-mew-sing, and may just help you to understand your real life pet that little bit more. For the cat lovers and the curious amongst you, Catlateral Damage is pretty much purr-fect, but anyone else may want to give it a hiss.”
read full review ↗ - 20
“Avoid this game like a well used litter tray; it’s more of a dog than a cat!”
read full review ↗ - 30
“Catlateral Damage is something I feel like I should be spending a dollar, five tops, as a dumb time killer for my phone. For something that just barely has enough content to be a game it’s not only asking for too much, but gets incredibly repetitive within its first few minutes.”
read full review ↗ - 40
“With Catlateral Damage, Chris Chung has created an adorable game that is sadly lacking any real substance. You'll have fun for the first hour or so, but will get tired of the same old formula rather quickly, and find little reason to return.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“This is one of the best games ever made. It's an easy game to pick up and play as well as super fun!”
read full review ↗ - 70
“It’s not to be taken seriously, and that’s obvious right from booting the game up; from its blocky and over-simplistic graphic style to the plethora of cat-themed puns that you’re ambushed with right from the get-go (the “Paws” menu, for instance). If you have a sense of humour and a bit of time to kill, Catlateral Damage has plenty to offer; it’s just a delight to play. If cats aren’t your thing though, you’ll probably wonder why on Earth you’re spending your precious time just knocking things to the floor.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“In the end, Catlateral Damage is a small diversion that is enjoyable to play.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“If you’re feline like this game is a good PURRchase, for its price of $9.99, it’s worth it. What makes it better is that the developer is planning to add expansions soon, and more for a future with virtual reality compatibility. This game is packed with cute kitties and collectibles, it’s purr-fect for cat-lovers out there.”
read full review ↗ - 50
“A great time waster, enjoyable in short bursts. However for some, 15 minutes of gameplay on day-to-day basis, may simply not be enough, and unfortunately that's all that Catlateral Damage has to offer.”
read full review ↗ - 62
“Catlateral Damage is a simple gaming experience that doesn’t offer up much variety outside of swiping items off shelves, but it does occasionally offer up some cute humor. Nothing really more or less than that, though.”
read full review ↗ - 60
““Adorable” is about the biggest compliment I can give to Catlateral Damage as a whole. As a cat lover, I relished the chance to vicariously experience the destruction they cause, only to find that knocking things over ad nauseum wasn’t all I thought it would be. In any case, there are plenty of laughs and smiles to be had if you’re of a mind to enjoy this silly “Simulator” stuff, and creator Chris Chung has seen fit to stuff the game with a plethora of cutesy collectibles (including a surprise “Pawlatinum!”). Go in with modest expectations and a lighthearted attitude and you’ll be sure to have a good time.”
read full review ↗ - 40
“Overall, there may be a surprising amount of content to unlock, but the gameplay just isn’t diverse enough to really hold a player’s attention for long. It’s a game that would perhaps be enjoyed more thoroughly by younger players, but for the rest of the gaming community, Catlateral Damage is one that’s probably better off played in short bursts.”
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Patch history
- Virtual Reality & 1-Year Launch Anniversary!May 27, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- Happy Pawlidays!Dec 22, 2015significant · resets scoring window
- Happy Pawlidays!Dec 22, 2015
- v1.0.4 Release NotesOct 26, 2015significant · resets scoring window
- v1.0.4 Release NotesOct 26, 2015
- v1.0.3 Release NotesSep 1, 2015significant · resets scoring window
- v1.0.3 Release NotesSep 1, 2015significant · resets scoring window
- New Update Coming September 1st!Jul 31, 2015
- New Update Coming September 1st!Jul 31, 2015
- v1.02 Release NotesJun 12, 2015significant · resets scoring window
- v1.02 Release NotesJun 12, 2015significant · resets scoring window
- v1.1 Release NotesMay 28, 2015
- v1.1 Release NotesMay 28, 2015
- v0.2.3 Release NotesMay 7, 2015
- v0.2.3 Release NotesMay 7, 2015
- v0.2.2 Release NotesApr 17, 2015
- v0.2.2 Release NotesApr 17, 2015
- v0.2.1 Release NotesMar 24, 2015
- v0.2.1 Release NotesMar 24, 2015
- v0.2.0 Release NotesMar 3, 2015significant · resets scoring window
- v0.2.0 Release NotesMar 3, 2015
- v0.1.4 Release NotesJan 26, 2015significant · resets scoring window
- v0.1.4 Release NotesJan 26, 2015
- v0.1.3 Release NotesDec 19, 2014significant · resets scoring window
- v0.1.3 Release NotesDec 19, 2014
- v0.1.2 Release NotesDec 2, 2014
- v0.1.2 Release NotesDec 2, 2014
- v0.1.1 Release NotesNov 13, 2014significant · resets scoring window
- v0.1.1 Release NotesNov 13, 2014