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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) | – | 68 | 16 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 49% | 51 | 509 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 55% | 56 | 240 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Aug 7, 2026) · 187 reviews sampled · 240 total reviews in window · weighted 63.3 up / 52.6 down · computed 1h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (12)
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
“Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand doesn't take enough risks to warrant the long-time commitment it demands, but as part of the larger Company of Heroes ecosystem, it is a fun diversion and a decent riff on a foundation decades in the making. ”
read full review ↗ - 60
“'COH3: Final Stand' is an ambitious project that combines Relic's signature micro-intensive real-time strategy gameplay with a cooperative horde defense concept. Unfortunately, the final product falls well short of that ambition, delivering a rough and unpolished experience that fails to live up to expectations in terms of fun. Most baffling of all, it's difficult to understand why the developers removed matchmaking, a feature that already exists and functions perfectly well in the base game.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“At roughly $20 for people who already own the base game, that's a fair price for something that'll keep you engaged for several playthroughs, shortcomings and all. At full price, it's a tougher sell.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Although the Final Stand expansion for Company of Heroes 3 significantly expands the co-op experience, which in the base game was limited to matches against the AI, its new game mode, focused primarily on defensive gameplay, feels like only a minor addition. On top of that, the developers are asking quite a high price for it.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“The popular World War II strategy series is attempting a comeback, this time focusing on base defense. "Final Stand" is essentially a traditional, slightly tweaked game mode, devoid of major surprises and carrying an excessively high price tag.”
read full review ↗ - 68
“Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand still manages to deliver the tense defensive battles that the series is known for. Every run is a different battlefield story, from desperately fixing damaged outposts to surviving overwhelming armor to holding the line with perfectly timed support abilities.”
read full review ↗ - 65
“Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand is a fun blend of RTS and Roguelike that's very newcomer friendly, just don't expect a lot of variety.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand crystallizes the game's best bits into bite-sized chunks of action. A great side-piece to the grand campaigns and skirmishes of the main game - this could be my lunchtime go-to going forward.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand is, overall, a competent horde survival game that will keep you entertained and coming back. However, variety is a little more lackluster than it might seem at first glance, and the relatively steep price point does not make it an easy recommendation to people who are not already familiar with CoH.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Overall, Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand is a solid RTS title. While the game may be completed in a matter of days, I do like how you can jump in and smash out a few maps without having to dedicate hours to building bases and unlocking technology, as in the main title. It’s a fun, fast-paced version of the main game with enough content to keep you going when you feel the need to test your military strategy against an unpredictable AI.”
read full review ↗ - 65
“Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand offers a different approach within the franchise and successfully adapts some of the series' strongest elements into a survival-focused experience. Building an effective defense, choosing technologies, and constantly reacting to enemy attacks creates intense moments, especially when stronger enemies appear and every decision starts to matter. However, the biggest issue lies in its limited scope. Final Stand is a much smaller experience than a full Company of Heroes game, functioning almost like a separate mode that is restricted by the amount of available content. Despite having a strong strategic foundation, the lack of variety and some systems that encourage replaying the same battles repeatedly make the sense of discovery disappear faster than it should. The randomness of technologies can also create unfair situations, while the lack of saving options and some camera issues show that there was still room for more improvements. It is an experience with good ideas that can provide enjoyable matches, especially for players who like testing different strategies or playing cooperatively, but it leaves the impression that Final Stand could have gone much further. With more maps, a greater variety of events, deeper progression, and additional quality-of-life improvements, it could have become a much more memorable addition to the franchise.”
read full review ↗ - 65
“It can hardly be a coincidence that Final Stand uses the same executable as Company of Heroes 3 for those who already own the base game. It is certainly a treat for the eyes and ears; the gameplay has long since proven itself, and its quality is well-established. But are these the merits of Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand, or those of Company of Heroes 3?”
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Multiplayer.itPatch history
- Hot Fix 2.5.3Aug 7, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Final Stand Hot Fix - 2.5.2Jul 31, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Final Stand Hot Fix - 2.5.1Jul 30, 2026
- Final Stand Co-Op Hot Fix IncomingJul 29, 2026