EVERSPACE™ | VGC Score 73

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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)	–	83	12
All-time Steam reviews	78%	73	1000
Metacritic user ratings	–	78	7
Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted)	85%	79	7
Calibration prior (typical game)	–	72	50

Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 20 reviews sampled · 17 total reviews in window · weighted 11 up / 1.9 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →

Press & Creators reviews (51)

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.

70
Invision Community
trust 73May 14, 2018
“Overall, the game is pretty good, graphics and visual effects especially the weapon effects are flashy and top-notch, worthy for a space shooter no doubt! Although the battles start out a bit slow which I guess is fine as you wouldn’t want to be bombarded with enemy fire right off the bat. Each and every adventure is catered for longer playtime instead of doing short bursts until the next run through which is somewhat a negative for me as I prefer to jump in and smash as many faces or rather ships as possible although it’s great that you’re allowed to save your progress and continue at another time.”
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80
Cubed3
trust 70May 25, 2017
“In most senses, then, Everspace is quite an audio-visual treat, as well just as an excellent arcade 3D space shooter. While it's not perfect, suffering from a lack of design variance in some ways, it should be admired for committing to a fragmented sector structure, which does ensure every play session is fluid and action-packed.”
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90
PC Invasion
trust 69May 25, 2017
“A great space shooter that stands out thanks to the rogue-like gameplay, fantastic atmosphere, and arcade-style combat.”
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95
Chalgyr's Game Room
trust 67Jun 20, 2017
“Everspace is a single-player space shooter that takes its primary gameplay influences from roguelike games, and rather than dungeon diving you are careening through stunning sectors of dangerous space. With a captivating story, massive 3D environments, fast-paced and brutal combat, Everspace does what few other titles could do, and that is make the incredibly frustrating and often cheaply challenging roguelike genre an interesting, gorgeous, and most importantly, an accessible genre to those gamers like me that are put off by roguelikes. Everspace, now fully released on Xbox One, is easily one of the best games of the year.”
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77
Gamerheadquarters
trust 67Jun 3, 2017
“Everspace works well providing countless hours of challenging and exciting space fights.”
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75
Worth Playing
trust 67Dec 20, 2018
“Ultimately, Everspace is a really fun roguelike/action game. The by-the-numbers space shooter gameplay is amplified by the roguelike elements, and it's the perfect game to pick up and play in short bursts. Unless we're lucky enough to get FTL on the Switch, it's the closest thing you can get. Unfortunately, the limitations of the Switch show through in the port and can drag down the overall experience. It's worth playing if you can look past its foibles, but it may be too big of a barrier for some players.”
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80
FingerGuns
trust 66May 20, 2018
“A combination of roguelike repetition and a shallow plot line might have been enough to derail EverSpace had it not been for the enticing game play cycle, slick space combat and a balanced progression system which keeps you coming back for more. There’s a solid 20 hours of content here (at a leisurely pace, I hasten to add) but the game fills those hours with clutch moments of survival that tell their own story set among some stunning celestial vistas. EverSpace is far more accessible than Elite: Dangerous, is more enjoyable than Dreadnought and is among the most visually arresting space based games on Sony’s 8th generation console.”
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80
Eurogamer
trust 66May 30, 2017
“Everspace is a massive space shooter with roguelike mechanics and permadeath. It perfectly balances fighting, exploration and crafting, giving an extremely fun and satisfying experience. Every run is different from the previous one and you can discover something new every time, weird ways to die included.”
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100
GameSkinny
trust 65May 25, 2017
“Between its beautiful visuals, tight controls, and harrowing battles, Everspace is a must-play game for lovers of space exploration and roguelikes.”
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75
NoobFeed
trust 62Jun 6, 2017
“Everspace ticks the boxes it needs in order to be a good roguelike, at least in terms of gameplay. The 6DoF control scheme gives unprecedented freedom to combat in the subgenre. Weapons feel satisfying to use and its permanent progression makes it so that you don’t feel your time is wasted.”
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90
GameSpew
trust 61Jun 5, 2017
“If you're wanting to pick up an accessible space shooter that you can casually play but has a great deal of depth, Everspace comes more than highly recommended. It's a game that will have you hooked no matter your skill level.”
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86
IGN
trust 61May 25, 2017
“A fine space roguelike which entraps you in its loop for a long time. Its difficulty could be a little frustrating at times, yet the overall experience is fresh and rewarding.”
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…and 39 more tracked reviews.

Patch history

EVERSPACE 2 — The Drake: Gang Wars Update Is Out | Changelog 0.9.28028
Aug 13, 2022significant · resets scoring window
EVERSPACE 2 — The Khaït Nebula: Stranger Skies Update Is Out
Jan 14, 2022significant · resets scoring window
EVERSPACE 2 — Zharkov: The Vortex Released | Changelog 0.6.20128
Aug 4, 2021significant · resets scoring window
EVERSPACE 2 Content Update "Zharkov: The Vortex" Gameplay Teaser Trailer
Jun 17, 2021significant · resets scoring window
EVERSPACE 2 First Major Content Update Release | Changelog 0.5.18292
Apr 28, 2021significant · resets scoring window
EVERSPACE 2 Imminent Content Update Union: Contracts/Hinterland | SPOILER ALERT
Apr 14, 2021significant · resets scoring window
EVERSPACE 2 Launch | Troubleshooting | Pricing | Disliked & Wanted | Outlook
Jan 29, 2021significant · resets scoring window
EVERSPACE 2 Production Update #24 | Pre-Release Key Giveaways
Dec 4, 2020significant · resets scoring window
EVERSPACE 2 Beta Streaming | Production Update | Key Giveaways
Oct 30, 2020significant · resets scoring window
Changelog 1.3.5
Oct 2, 2019
Patch 1.3.4 - Changelog
May 7, 2019significant · resets scoring window
Patch 1.3.3 - Changelog
Nov 20, 2018significant · resets scoring window
Patch 1.3.2 - Changelog
Aug 8, 2018
Patch 1.3.1 - Changelog
Aug 2, 2018
Patch 1.3.0 - Changelog
Jun 8, 2018
Patch 1.2.3 - Improved VR and Joystick Support | Official Linux Release - Changelog
May 9, 2018
40% ~ 49% Weeklong Sale | Upcoming Patch 1.2.3
Mar 27, 2018
40% ~ 49% Weeklong Sale | Upcoming Patch 1.2.3
Mar 27, 2018
Patch 1.2.2 - Changelog
Nov 15, 2017
Patch 1.2.2 - Changelog
Nov 15, 2017
Patch 1.2.1 - Changelog
Nov 7, 2017
Patch 1.2.1 - Changelog
Nov 7, 2017significant · resets scoring window
Patch 1.2.0 - Changelog
Oct 24, 2017
Patch 1.2.0 - Changelog
Oct 24, 2017significant · resets scoring window
Patch 1.1.3 - Changelog
Aug 31, 2017
Patch 1.1.3 - Changelog
Aug 31, 2017
Patch 1.1.2 - Changelog
Aug 25, 2017
Patch 1.1.2 - Changelog
Aug 25, 2017significant · resets scoring window
Hotfix 1.1.1 - Changelog
Aug 18, 2017
Hotfix 1.1.1 - Changelog
Aug 18, 2017
Patch 1.1.0 - Changelog
Aug 17, 2017significant · resets scoring window
Patch 1.1.0 - Changelog
Aug 17, 2017significant · resets scoring window
Patch 1.0.8 - Changelog
Jun 16, 2017
Patch 1.0.8 - Changelog
Jun 16, 2017
Patch 1.0.7 - Changelog
Jun 1, 2017
Patch 1.0.7 - Changelog
Jun 1, 2017significant · resets scoring window
Version 1.0 released! List of changes
May 25, 2017significant · resets scoring window
Version 1.0 released! List of changes
May 25, 2017significant · resets scoring window
Update 0.7.1.31567
Apr 13, 2017significant · resets scoring window
Update 0.7.1.31567
Apr 13, 2017significant · resets scoring window

…and 12 earlier patch announcements.