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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) | – | 65 | 4 |
| Creator reviews (1 tracked) | – | 97 | 0 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 40% | 45 | 271 |
| 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 (13)
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.
- 80
“Into the Stars is a gorgeously-rendered sibling of FTL, featuring all the tension of collecting resources and fighting space aliens with none of the tedious micromanagement.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Into the Stars delivers intense Roguelite space strategy, but reveals all of its cards too soon.”
read full review ↗ - 45
“A bland game from the get go, Into the Stars has high production values and a great soundtrack, but it's mired in mediocrity thanks to its gameplay.”
read full review ↗ - 68
“Into the Stars isn't the most exciting or fast-paced game you'll ever play. It is however a decent space simulator that throws enough difficult choices your way to be worth at least a few playthroughs.”
read full review ↗ - 78
“Fugitive Games has created a unique twist for typical space strategy games, and what they have will appeal to many looking for something that isn’t Elite Dangerous or a typical real-time strategy game set in space. While it could use a bit of polish, Into the Stars could be the next massively popular title where your ineptitude can kill off your family. Or in this particular case, the remnants of the human race. No pressure at all; just be thankful you won’t die of dysentery.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Into the Stars is a fun adventure with a bit of everything (strategy, action, adventure). It would be just a bit better with improved UI, though. Regardless, it's certainly worth a look.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Into the Stars is the type of game that will push you on those very grounds and once you’re in it, the journey is great the first few times.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Into The Stars offers up a slow-paced but atmospheric space-themed survival sim, combining the gameplay elements of The Oregon Trail and Civilization with roguelike mechanics.”
read full review ↗ - 65
“Into the Stars is a creative and unique game which nevertheless manages to disappoint. The combination of complicated gameplay with a distinct lack of direction means that only the truly determined will likely get far with the title, but it just isn’t interesting enough to warrant the investment from most.”
read full review ↗ - 50
“But these encounters aren’t enough to save what is a very mediocre game. Conceptually, Into The Stars had the potential to be a compelling spin on a formula established by the immeasurably superior FTL, but across the board, it is littered with uninspired and dull design choices. Anything resembling a good time is left up to your lackeys while you remain stuck to your captain’s chair, blindly dishing out orders that lead to unforeseeable conclusions, leaving all the best bits up to your crew members as you watch your unfathomably slow space snail of a ship sail to another boring location.”
read full review ↗ - 72
- 50
“Even when you get past the halfway point with people dying, and resources draining, there’s no tension because you’ve done everything you can, and you’re just hopping that the next planet or ship you stumble upon has something of use.”
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Patch history
- Localization Update - 1.21Jun 9, 2016
- Localization Update - 1.21Jun 9, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- Update 1.2 is Live - Week long Sale @ 40% Off!May 16, 2016
- Update 1.2 is Live - Week long Sale @ 40% Off!May 16, 2016
- April UpdateApr 29, 2016
- April UpdateApr 29, 2016
- Post GDC Update - Tech Support - Personal NoteMar 23, 2016
- Post GDC Update - Tech Support - Personal NoteMar 23, 2016
- Fixes and Updates on the way!Mar 8, 2016
- Fixes and Updates on the way!Mar 8, 2016
- Into the Stars 25% off! Patch 0.5 is live!Dec 18, 2015
- Into the Stars 25% off! Patch 0.5 is live!Dec 18, 2015
- Next patch Dec. 18th!Dec 9, 2015
- Next patch Dec. 18th!Dec 9, 2015
- 0.21 Hotfix & Civilian Management TipsNov 6, 2015
- 0.21 Hotfix & Civilian Management TipsNov 6, 2015
- Update 0.2 is now LIVE!!!Nov 4, 2015significant · resets scoring window
- Update 0.2 is now LIVE!!!Nov 4, 2015significant · resets scoring window
- Update 0.2 Launches Tomorrow!Nov 3, 2015
- Update 0.2 Launches Tomorrow!Nov 3, 2015
- Big Patch Next Week - Trading PreviewOct 30, 2015significant · resets scoring window
- Big Patch Next Week - Trading PreviewOct 30, 2015significant · resets scoring window
- Update 0.1 Now Live as well as 15% off this weekend !Sep 24, 2015significant · resets scoring window
- Update 0.1 Now Live as well as 15% off this weekend !Sep 24, 2015significant · resets scoring window
- Patch v0.1 Coming Tomorrow!Sep 23, 2015
- Patch v0.1 Coming Tomorrow!Sep 23, 2015
- Patch v0.03 Released!Aug 12, 2015significant · resets scoring window
- Patch v0.03 Released!Aug 12, 2015significant · resets scoring window
- Second Patch Released!Jul 28, 2015
- Second Patch Released!Jul 28, 2015
- First Patch ReleasedJul 15, 2015
- First Patch ReleasedJul 15, 2015