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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 | 84% | 78 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 82% | 76 | 1158 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Jul 15, 2026) · 300 reviews sampled · 1158 total reviews in window · weighted 151.5 up / 24.6 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (1)
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.
- 78
“Burglin' Gnomes turns a simple premise into a surprisingly engaging co-op sandbox where physics, progression, and player improvisation constantly create memorable situations. Its crafting system, persistent hub, and natural team specialization give each run more purpose than simply causing chaos, making it easy to lose track of time while chasing objectives or just watching everything fall apart. While inconsistent interactions and occasional objective issues keep it from reaching its full potential, it's still an easy recommendation for anyone looking for a chaotic multiplayer experience with plenty of personality. ”
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Game8Patch history
- Update 1.0.10Jul 15, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Post launch update - Thank you!Jul 7, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Hotfix 3Jun 13, 2026
- Hotfix 2Jun 11, 2026
- Hotfix 1Jun 10, 2026
- Demo update #3Feb 17, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Demo update #2Feb 3, 2026
- Demo update #1Jan 31, 2026significant · resets scoring window