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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) | – | 63 | 20 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 86% | 80 | 22 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | – | – | 0 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 0 reviews sampled · 0 total reviews in window · weighted 0 up / 0 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (41)
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
“Dreams of Another isn’t just a game, it’s a reflection on creativity itself. In a landscape dominated by predictable formulas, Q-Games has crafted something rare and brave: a dream that dares to ask what it means to create. And in doing so, it reminds us that destruction and beauty often walk hand in hand.”
read full review ↗ - 30
“At £30 on Steam, the asking price is frankly absurd. You’re getting one repetitive mechanic, no real innovation, and a loop that runs out of steam (no pun intended) within an hour. Dreams of Another could have been an intriguing little experiment, but it’s a one-trick pony that never justifies its cost or concept.”
read full review ↗ - 50
“Dreams of Another on PS5 offers stunning visuals and soulful ideas, but its repetition and preachy tone make this artistic experiment feel lost in its own dream.”
read full review ↗ - 45
“Dreams of Another is an example of a work that confuses the means with the end, presenting itself on the market as an interactive art installation that unfortunately forgot to take care of the playful component. The work done by Q-Games on the artistic front is undeniably well done, but unfortunately, as soon as you are ready for action, the whole structure collapses, revealing a hopelessly dramatic void in content.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Dreams of Another isn’t for everyone; it’s an abstract, philosophical experience more like interactive art than a traditional game. Visually and aurally captivating, it blends unique art direction with dreamy music, encouraging reflection on destruction and creation. It has repetitive gameplay, a vague narrative, and a 60 FPS cap. Still, it’s highly recommended for those seeking a philosophical, unconventional experience, with a reasonable price and around 10 hours of playtime.”
read full review ↗ - 40
“Dreams of Another is quite dream-like in some ways; the way scenes intersperse and the surreal sights and sounds put us in that headspace. However, also like dreams, the game probably does have some sort of meaning at its core, but you're likely to forget it before long.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Dreams of Another is unlike anything I've played before. The dream simulator is a playable work of art that raises more questions than it answers. The fragmented storytelling perfectly captures the surreal feeling of dreams and leaves plenty of room for interpretation. The gameplay is also surreal. The game confronts me with familiar game mechanics and completely turns my expectations upside down. I shoot around with a machine gun and create order out of chaotic piles of pixels. There are no major challenges. The goal is to navigate through the dream sequences and the associated search for meaning and sense. Only the lack of variety in the shooting gameplay and the sometimes annoying soundtrack detract a little from the otherwise dreamlike experience.”
read full review ↗ - 50
“This is a very creative, beautiful, and unique game but unfortunately the extremely slow pacing really hurt the experience for me. I’m sure there will be plenty of people who enjoy this just for just the art alone, but about a third of the way through this 7 hour game, I was ready to move on with something else.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“An art exhibit where you’re the subject, there is much to ponder about while playing this experience. Objects talk about their impermanence, characters reminisce openly about how finite life is. Even though there are somewhat clear goals, such as ringing a bell at the top of a tower, Dreams of Another is anything but what you would consider a straightforward video game.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Dreams of Another is a strange game in its concept yet beautiful in its style, blending creativity and tranquility into a unique experience. It may not appeal to those seeking action, but it will certainly catch the attention of players who enjoy games that try something new and present an unconventional idea.”
read full review ↗ - 50
“Exploring the intrinsic link between creation and destruction, Dreams of Another hints at hidden depth, but fails to deliver it in a clear and understandable way. Repetition and disjointed storytelling undermines the narrative which is otherwise propped up by interesting art direction and a top quality soundtrack.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Dreams of Another flips the trigger into a paintbrush and never lets the magic fade.”
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Patch history
- ver1.1.3 UpdateJan 15, 2026
- The Demo Has ReturnedDec 1, 2025
- ver1.1.1 UpdateOct 21, 2025
- ver1.1.0 UpdateOct 10, 2025