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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 (Metacritic) | – | – | 0 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 99% | 95 | 34 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 100% | 96 | 59 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Apr 10, 2026) · 52 reviews sampled · 59 total reviews in window · weighted 26.4 up / 0.1 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (10)
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.
- 70
“The House of Hikmah could use more polish. What it does not lack is sincerity. Lunacy Studios' debut wraps grief and Islamic Golden Age wisdom into a puzzle-platformer that resonates well beyond its short runtime.”
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“The House of Hikmah is a promising debut that showcases the team’s passion. While it could use some refinement, the structure is solid despite its imperfections and demonstrates a certain wisdom in choosing a storyline and gameplay that suit the game’s runtime. It’s a short and simple title that deserves a chance, if only for its artistic merit, which immerses the player in a magical, dreamlike Arabian world, as well as to support a team that, if it continues on this path, could eventually produce a little gem.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“The House of Hikmah is a heartfelt and culturally rich 3D puzzle-platformer with a strong emotional story, memorable characters, clever key-based puzzles, and a beautiful setting inspired by the Islamic Golden Age. Its technical rough edges, short length, and slightly old-fashioned presentation hold it back, but its sincerity and atmosphere make it well worth opening the door for.”
read full review ↗ - 65
“The experience of diving into the golden age and exploring the halls of the House of Wisdom, blended with puzzles and a simple platforming system, is enjoyable.. until you look at the artistic direction in the use of colors, which was overall poor.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Maya’s journey through the House of Wisdom is a thoughtful and heartfelt story of grief and how we carry it through life, and simultaneously an incredibly entertaining and engaging puzzle-platformer. Despite some technical issues and a few quality-of-life/design discrepancies, the game’s beautiful narrative, art direction, music, and gameplay all work in harmony to create a fulfilling experience. A beautiful celebration of Islamic culture and history, as well as those who are no longer with us, The House of Hikmah teaches us not to let ourselves get lost in the shadows of grief, but to persevere, to lean on others, and maybe even learn to appreciate that weight in our hearts.”
read full review ↗ - 82
“A very few first games are like The House of Hikmah. These games show not only what a company can make, but also what it thinks games can do. There is a touching study of grief, a beautiful tribute to Islamic learning, a meaningful correction to the lack of SWANA-centered stories in games, and a puzzle structure that treats players with respect.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“The House of Hikmah is a game with a meaningful heart but uneven execution. Its world, music, and cultural inspirations leave a stronger impression than its actual gameplay, and while Maya’s journey through grief contains moments of genuine emotional resonance, repetitive puzzles and sluggish pacing keep the experience from becoming truly memorable. It is thoughtful, visually imaginative, and refreshingly different in subject matter, even if the adventure itself only occasionally reaches the emotional depth it aims for.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“House of Hikmah is a narrative-driven 3D puzzle-platformer that explores themes of grief and legacy through alchemical puzzles and conversations with luminaries of the Islamic Golden Age. Audio is a standout with its Arabic voice acting and soundtrack featuring virtuosos of the Arab world. The game had some rough edges at launch, but all serious issues have been patched at the time of writing.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Like a bowl of soup, The House of Hikmah is a satisfying blend greater than the sum of its parts. It takes a hearty stock of engaging story and builds upon it, with beautiful graphics, challenging puzzles, and atmospheric music. And while you may encounter occasional glitches, nothing should be too hard to swallow. In fact, it’ll likely leave you wanting a second helping. I greatly enjoyed my time in The House of Hikmah and I believe you will too. I give it the Thumb Culture Gold Award and my personal recommendation.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“The House of Hikmah is an enjoyable window into Islamic history, with puzzles that let you experiment with different forms of matter as you progress through a coming-of-age story about grief and not letting loss completely weigh you down. It’s a game with fantastic ideas that struggles with mechanical issues that inhibit the gameplay experience.”
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SmashPadPatch history
- Achievements PatchJun 10, 2026
- Patch Notes April 29, 2026Apr 29, 2026
- Patch Notes April 10, 2026Apr 10, 2026significant · resets scoring window