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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) | – | 69 | 84 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 79% | 73 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 80% | 74 | 579 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (May 22, 2025) · 300 reviews sampled · 579 total reviews in window · weighted 147.1 up / 36.9 down · computed 3h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (93)
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.
- 65
“If the developers had reigned in some of the more grotesque aspects of the story (and sped up the gameplay) this could have been far better. As it is, Martha is Dead is a game that is sometimes easy to admire but often hard to like.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“In the end Martha is Dead feels like an arthouse movie, when you have to decipher the game yourself, while having all kind of emotions. Whether you'll like it or not is very hard to tell.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“The dark atmosphere of the Italian village during the Second World War supports great audio that will not allow you to break away from the screen. But a great story kills the technical problems of the game. Freezing, crashing, and a lot of problems will literally disgust you.”
read full review ↗ - 65
“Deep psychological drama diluted by hours of shallow walking.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Martha is Dead does full justice to the psychological horror genre, offering a truly immersive experience. You’ll definitely find innovative storytelling here, with a determination to push boundaries, though this game is definitely not for the faint of heart. It features beautifully crafted environments and a perfect soundtrack that enhances the dark atmosphere. The player constantly balances between reality and Giulia’s dark thoughts. But you’ll have to find out for yourself which way the scales tip.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Martha is Dead is confusing, exploitative and troubling, but it pushes the limits of the medium in ways that few games have.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Martha is Dead isn’t a horror game in the sense that ghosts will try to jump scare you around every corner, but the atmosphere LKA have created certainly made me think that might happen, and after realising that Giulia isn’t as a reliable narrator that you think, the game twists and turns in a way I simply didn’t expect. The visuals are stunning and are a great showcase for the new generation of consoles, and when they are paired with an authentic soundtrack, it really felt as if I was in Italy in the 40s. There are moments in this beautifully dark video game that forced me to change the direction of my playthrough and I am already excited to go back and explore the additional routes, especially once those bugs have been flattened out.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Intriguing and often disturbing, Martha is Dead makes for a worthwhile narrative experience, barring some issues.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Martha is Dead is a game that takes a lot of risks. The story told as well as the plot surrounding Martha's death is extremely well written. I was eager to know the end of the story. The realism as well as the many objectives to be carried out will push you to search every corner in search of clues. It should be noted that the game is extremely graphic and the violence is shown without filter (in the uncensored version) in addition to forcing you to participate. The violent scenes serve to show us the state of mind of our character. The game is very disturbing as well as uncomfortable, but its what makes it stand out.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“While certainly an accomplished piece of storytelling, Martha Is Dead's gameplay is such blatant artifice that it does the narrative a disservice to partake in it. That sounds extremely damning, but there's a lot here to like: the languid pace and detailed nature of the photography sequences are a standout, the graphics are often impressive, and the sheer bloody chutzpah of the whole thing is appealing in a grand guignol sort of way. The game can be shocking in what it shows you, but it doesn't feel exploitative. Horror should be horrific, and Martha Is Dead is certainly that. Unfortunately, perhaps not always in the way it was intended to be.”
read full review ↗ - 72
“In contrast to the sunny Tuscan countryside, Martha Is Dead is a melancholic drama with few bright aspects, but it adheres to the norms of interactive storytelling games more that we would like. Although it makes some small steps forward compared to the developers' previous game, they are not enough to make it stand toe to toe with the top representatives of the genre.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Martha is Dead has an interesting idea, but not enough to be considered a great game in spite of its flaws. If you're a fan of thrillers or the setting of Martha is Dead appeals to you, it is worth a check. It's not a life-changing horror game, but it's immersive enough to keep you hooked for a while.”
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Patch history
- Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks 1.0 Launches on SteamMay 22, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- AMD FidelityFX 2.1 and Intel XeSS Support lands with Steam Daily Deal!Nov 16, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- New Martha Is Dead UpdateJul 12, 2022
- New Martha Is Dead Update AvailableApr 1, 2022
- Martha Is Dead Steam PatchMar 23, 2022
- New Martha Is Dead Steam PatchMar 15, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- HotfixMar 11, 2022
- Martha Is Dead Patch No: 1.0304Mar 10, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Patch No: 1.0304Mar 7, 2022
- Martha Is Dead Patch 1.0303Mar 3, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Patch 1.0302.01Mar 2, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Patch 1.0228.01Mar 1, 2022
- Thank You For PlayingFeb 24, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- MARTHA IS DEAD IS OUT NOW!Feb 24, 2022significant · resets scoring window