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The 7th Guest Remake

The 7th Guest Remake

Vertigo Games, Exkee · released Jun 3, 2026

Adventure

The iconic game The 7th Guest has been brought back to life with modern technology, delivering an atmospheric story like no other. Explore a foreboding mansion, solve mind-bending puzzles, and uncover its dark secrets. The 7th Guest is the ultimate mystery adventure, reimagined for modern platforms.

79
VGC Score
Stablemedium confidence

anchored at patch: “Patch Notes 1.2.14090” (2mo ago)

78%
At launch
87%
Steam all-time
80%
Press
85%
Recent sentiment

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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.

ComponentPositiveQuality (0-100)Weight (pseudo-reviews)
Press reviews (OpenCritic)8048
All-time Steam reviews87%80139
Metacritic user ratings0
Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted)85%78114
Calibration prior (typical game)7250

Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Jun 23, 2026) · 112 reviews sampled · 114 total reviews in window · weighted 65.9 up / 11.7 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →

Press & Creators reviews (24)

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
    trust 85Jun 11, 2026

    The 7th Guest Remake remains a great choice for fans of puzzle games and mysteries to solve.

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  • 70
    trust 70Jun 10, 2026

    A respectful and intelligently designed modernisation that surpasses the original in almost every measure, The 7th Guest Remake has better puzzles, better storytelling and better audio-visuals, especially when it comes to the vastly improved live-action scenes. The fact that it began its life as a VR game is evident in the annoying way some puzzles control, but in reality, the only big flaw here is that this otherwise fine puzzler lacks the strange, uncanny charm of the older title. A superior piece of software overall, but a less distinctive experience.

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  • 81
    trust 70Jul 3, 2026

    The 7th Guest Remake is a very enjoyable puzzle game, bolstered by the originality of its FMV cutscenes and a narrative that dips its toes into the supernatural without overwhelming or lacking in flavor. The game's dual nature (flat and VR) allows for at least one more playthrough for those who also own a PSVR2, but on the other hand, it's a very linear game. The puzzles are well-designed, and the fact that each one speaks its own language and follows its own rules keeps the game from becoming locked into a constant escalation of difficulty. If the idea of ​​solving a haunted house room by room appeals to you, there's no game I can recommend more highly than The 7th Guest Remake.

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  • 82
    trust 68Jun 18, 2026

    The 7th Guest Remake is fantastic. The developers didn't just adapt the game for the modern era on a one-to-one basis; they added new rooms, new puzzles, and new story details. The revamped video sequences look fantastic, and the puzzles are varied and fascinating, though I sometimes wished for a bit more explanation regarding the latter. Aside from that, there are some clunky controls and a few bugs to report, but that doesn't change the final verdict: this is a title well worth checking out.

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  • 80
    trust 68Jul 28, 2026

    All in all, The 7th Guest Remake is a finely crafted send up to the original, retaining much of the charm that made it the hokey game that it was.

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  • 80
    trust 67Jun 26, 2026

    Timeless classic that is better than ever, thanks to great and atmospheric presentation. The ending is not the greatest, but the journey itself is still really fun and memorable.

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  • 90
    trust 66Jun 23, 2026

    We here at GF are supporters of bringing games from the past into a modern light, and The 7th Guest Remake is an exemplary example in how well it captures the spirit and verve of the original whilst putting a personalised spin on it, all the while keeping the mood and quality at the fore. You may lose the incredible sense of immersion that VR naturally gives, but it hardly seems to matter when a game is as good as this. Whether it’s in 2D or VR…Stauf wants to see you soon.

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  • 80
    trust 65Jun 13, 2026

    The 7th Guest Remake kept the bones of the story and provided new puzzles that would work for a new audience. At times The 7th Guest Remake feels like an escape room that you are crawling through to save yourself and the lost spirits. At others it feels like an amusement park attraction. I almost expected to find a gift shop near the end selling old man Stauf’s toys. None of this is in a bad way, it nails a certain vibe and joy that can be difficult to deliver without overstaying its welcome. Despite being a remake of a game from 1993, it doesn’t feel dated and old, except where it should in its setting. It was a joy to visit Harley-on-the-Hudson and I hope you each accept that invitation when it comes your way.

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  • 60
    trust 64Jun 10, 2026

    For fans of the original, there are certainly moments when nostalgia strikes and a well-constructed puzzle still delivers that classic ‘aha’ moment. Ultimately, however, the downsides outweigh the positives. The slow pace, the inconsistent puzzle quality and the clunky controls regularly pull you out of the experience. The environments quickly become repetitive and the story lacks impact. As a result, this remake feels less like a game you want to actively play and more like a piece of gaming history that is best admired from a distance rather than actually played through.

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  • 80
    trust 63Jun 27, 2026

    Despite its flaws, The 7th Guest Remake is an atmospheric and highly entertaining experience. That said, its replay value may be exhausted after a single playthrough due to the nature of its narrative. Even so, the core essence that made the 1993 original so memorable remains entirely intact; it has simply been reshaped to meet the expectations of a modern audience.

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  • 80
    trust 63Jun 11, 2026

    The 7th Guest Remake is a fantastic way to experience the 1993 classic without having to worry about the original's absurd puzzle design. Its engaging story, fun characters, and compelling gameplay loop will also keep you stuck to the screen.

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  • 72
    trust 62Jun 4, 2026

    The 7th Guest Remake brings Stauf Mansion back as a strong horror puzzle adventure built around room puzzles, hidden clues, ghostly performances, and the spirit lantern. Some controls still show the remake’s VR origin, especially during object interactions and perspective-heavy puzzles, but the mansion and mystery hold the experience together with only minor loading hiccups along the way.

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Patch history

  1. Patch Notes 1.2.14090
    Jun 23, 2026significant · resets scoring window
  2. Patch notes version: 1.2.14067
    Jun 16, 2026significant · resets scoring window
  3. Patch notes version 1.2.14053.0
    Jun 12, 2026significant · resets scoring window