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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) | – | 82 | 42 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 82% | 76 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 86% | 80 | 337 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Jul 9, 2026) · 300 reviews sampled · 337 total reviews in window · weighted 170.7 up / 26.8 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (23)
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
“Raccoin delivers a seriously addictive mix of coin pusher satisfaction and roguelike depth, with tons of variety, unlocks, and replayability that kept me hooked for hours. The different characters, relic-style chips, and constant progression make every run feel fresh, while the core gameplay of stacking coins and hitting big multipliers is incredibly rewarding. It’s the kind of game where you can chase massive scores or just enjoy the steady grind, all backed by solid sound design and a flexible retro visual style.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Raccoin isn’t a bad game by any means, and it stands as being good, actually. It is inherently disappointing when you consider what it could’ve been if the concept strived to be more unique rather than largely reusing an existing formula.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“How much you enjoy Raccoin: Coin Pusher Roguelike will depend on how you feel about luck determining the course of every run instead of skill. It is a roguelike, but the influence of RNG in so many ways can make it feel like it’s all up to chance instead. Because even though you are gradually unlocking new characters, coins, prizes, and such via hitting milestones, the very nature of it means that builds might end up feeling meaningless unless factors outside of your control align. It will still be fun, but it means accepting how little influence you can exert over each run. ”
read full review ↗ - 65
“Raccoin is the newest addition to the ever-growing list of gambling-themed, roguelike, combo-building games, made popular by Balatro’s success. While unique in its use of a coin pusher as its base theme, its other core mechanics feel like a cutesy new coat of paint on top of the same systems the genre has been pumping out for months. Fundamentally sound and with nothing truly wrong with it, Raccoin is a strong contender for one of the better titles in the genre, but it doesn’t provide anything truly new or exciting to help it stand apart from the rest.”
read full review ↗ - 95
“RACCOIN: Coin Pusher Roguelike is an addictive game full of strategy that is hard to put down; it is mesmerising.”
read full review ↗ - 86
“Raccoin: Coin Pusher Roguelike proves that anything can become a hit roguelike if designed well enough. Not content to just slap some roguelike mechanics on an existing idea, Raccoin presents something uniquely addicting across a complex, layered gameplay progression that goes beyond comparative description. All that for much less than an arcade trip would cost. Forget breaking a dollar for the coin pusher, take all of mine for Raccoin.”
read full review ↗ - 83
“Whether you're chasing pure sensory gratification or curious about the cutting edge of Balatro-likes, RACCOIN: Coin Pusher Roguelike is a solid pick. Its core mechanics are finely tuned, making it an excellent choice for players seeking a relaxing, satisfying sense of numerical escalation. That said, once the initial novelty wears off, the repetition between runs becomes difficult to ignore.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Reaching scores in the quadrillions by creating insane combos with various coins, gadgets, and more makes RACCOIN: Coin Pusher Roguelike an addicting experience. With plenty of unlocks and additional difficulties, this is one roguelite that will have your attention for a good long while.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Once it sinks its hook into you, it can be hard to put away. It embodies the true “One more time” experience in all the right ways.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“RACCOIN is a roguelike that’s as absurd as it is addictive; it’s more strategic than it seems, but its chaos and randomness prevent it from reaching the heights of classics like Balatro. Even so, I think it’s one of the most original and unique experiences of recent times, and it’s guaranteed to be addictive.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“The point is that Raccoin is positively built to be the time trap of your dreams. It’s got so many visual stimulations, an absurd combination factor, and just enough glitches to make it fun and remind you it’s not actually in an arcade. It’s so cute and detailed, and there’s honestly a ton to unlock if this grooves with you. It’s a brilliant and devilishly captivating game, and I’m thrilled it’s on PC so I can physically walk away from it when I need to.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“If you enjoy games like Balatro and Nubby’s Number Factory then I highly recommend checking out RACCOIN: Coin Pusher Roguelike. It has a certain amount of charm that combines visual style and engaging and rewarding mechanics. If nothing else, it is at least easier on your wallet (and more exciting) than playing a coin pusher in real life. I’m definitely going to have to go with the Thumb Culture Platinum Award for this one!”
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Patch history
- Patch Notes 1.1.3Aug 19, 2026
- Patch Notes 1.1.2Aug 11, 2026
- Patch Notes 1.1.1 (Auto-Insert Available!)Jul 9, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- New Cabinet Update!✨Jun 25, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes 1.0.25Jun 2, 2026
- Patch Notes 1.0.24May 19, 2026
- Patch Notes 1.0.23May 14, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes 1.0.22Apr 30, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes 1.0.21 (Touchscreen Mode!)Apr 24, 2026
- Patch Notes 1.0.19 & 1.0.20Apr 17, 2026
- Patch Notes 1.0.18Apr 15, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes 1.0.17Apr 14, 2026
- Patch Notes 1.0.16Apr 13, 2026
- Patch Notes 1.0.15Apr 10, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes 1.0.14Apr 9, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes 1.0.13Apr 8, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes 1.0.12Apr 7, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes 1.0.11Apr 3, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes 1.0.10Apr 2, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes 1.0.9Apr 1, 2026
- Patch Notes v0.11.1 DEMO Performance OptimizationNov 21, 2025significant · resets scoring window