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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) | – | 80 | 26 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 95% | 89 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 93% | 87 | 1268 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Apr 16, 2026) · 300 reviews sampled · 1268 total reviews in window · weighted 173.1 up / 8.6 down · computed 1h 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
“Modest though it may be, Poker Night at the Inventory proves to be as fun as ever. And while it's easy to wish for more, the game is only $9.99. To quote Strong Bad, that's "Chump change, I say. Chump change!" The game's charming personality guarantees you'll be busting it out for a tournament or two every now and again.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Poker Night at the Inventory is a flawless remaster of a great classic, featuring completely revamped elements. While it could have benefited from a few more additions and some aspects of it haven’t aged well, it’s definitely a must-play for anyone who’s a fan of the featured franchises or poker in general.”
read full review ↗ - 79
“Despite it just being a poker-playing sim, the oddball characters and their interactions make it a good time… though it helps if you know who they are”
read full review ↗ - 60
“A plain poker game whose main attraction is the four characters from various franchises. Serves to answer the question: what do video game characters do when they are off duty.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Poker Night at the Inventory is been a great portable game for the Steam Deck and great to play at home”
read full review ↗ - 65
“Poker Night at the Inventory offers up a few laughs and a chance to reunite with some old friends over some poker. At times, it certainly shows its age (especially when it comes to its four main stars), but if you're looking to take a trip down memory lane, it's still worth checking out.”
read full review ↗ - 81
“Poker Night at the Inventory might not change how you feel about poker games, but it does remind you that simple ideas can make something fun and lasting when they are combined with smart writing and memorable characters. The AI could use some work, the buy-in rules could be better, and a percentage gauge would be a nice touch, but these are all minor problems with an otherwise fun and easy game.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“The 2026 release of Poker Night At The Inventory is as impressive as it is unusual, gameplay overhauls are a massive improvement, while graphical upgrades are largely positive in spite of some questionable creative decisions. All of this sadly doesn’t make up for the fact that the game as a whole simply hasn’t aged well, 16 years on, the dialogue and characters only hold a place in the hearts of the most nostalgic, but thankfully a low price point means those wanting to relive the original won’t need to break the bank.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“The amount of enjoyment you’ll get from Poker Night at the Inventory depends heavily on both your love of poker and knowledge of these relics from another time.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Whether you are a poker shark or not, you’ll still find plenty to like here, as you’ll be laughing too much to care that you’re losing all your chips.”
read full review ↗ - 75
- 65
“Poker Night at the Inventory is one of the most unusual products in the Telltale archive, resurrected by Skunkape Games after the excellent restoration work dedicated to the Sam & Max episodic trilogy. This time, however, we are faced with a title that is very difficult to recommend without reservation. In terms of gameplay, it is a simple No Limit Texas Hold'em Poker game which, apart from a few minor cosmetic unlockables, offers nothing special except for the presence of some iconic characters from the world of video games and American animated series (more famous in their home country than here in Italy). Unfortunately, the limited gameplay and lack of Italian translation create a clear obstacle for those who would like to enjoy at least the main selling point of the title: the gags and witty dialogue of the cast.”
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Patch history
- Poker Night at the Inventory 1.4.0 UpdateApr 16, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Poker Night at the Inventory 1.3.0 UpdateMar 27, 2026significant · resets scoring window