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What players say
Why the number is what it is: aspect mentions counted across 389 sampled Steam reviews (368 positive / 21 negative), recent and most-helpful. Plain keyword counting, fully reproducible; nothing here is written by a machine.
What positive reviews talk about
- Multiplayer & servers10% mention it
- Bugs & crashes9% mention it
- Progression & loot6% mention it
- Visuals & art5% mention it
What negative reviews complain about
- Grind & repetition14% mention it
Satisfaction by hours played
Same score, different games: see how sentiment holds up the longer people play.
Under 5h
75%
32 reviews
5-15h
95%
63 reviews
15-40h
96%
80 reviews
40-100h
96%
77 reviews
100h+
97%
137 reviews
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) | – | 85 | 19 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 97% | 93 | 1579 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 87 | 119 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 94% | 89 | 3000 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Feb 4, 2026) · 300 reviews sampled · 11688 total reviews in window · weighted 246.3 up / 9.1 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (39)
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.
- 90
“Deep Rock Galactic is a great game with only a few errors. The lack of any story and similar enemies are the only reasons why this game is not an absolutely perfect title for gamer groups with 4 members.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Deep Rock Galactic has all what it takes to become an iconic co-op action game. But only the time will tell if it really is.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Anyone fond of multi-player centric games that require teamwork and likes to fill a specific role will almost certainly find something to enjoy in Deep Rock Galactic. It's a great way to spend time with friends and has a lot of content depending on how much you mind doing the same things over and over again. Anyone who strongly dislikes repetition will probably get sick of it after a while, though.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“If you're looking for your next co-op addiction, Deep Rock Galactic could well be it. Brilliantly balanced character classes and engaging, emergent missions make for highly enjoyable underground antics, particularly with pals. Some networking issues and perhaps overly complex design decisions could frustrate, but it's a game worth sticking with for the moments where it all comes together. With replay value through the roof and satisfying gameplay at its core, this is one rock solid game to dig into.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“...Deep Rock Galactic finds a way to create one of the most compelling co-op games I’ve had the pleasure of playing in recent memory.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Dive into the depths of the planet Hoxxes, plunder its natural wealth, and don't get eaten by spiders. If you fail, no one will save you”
read full review ↗ - 95
“Deep Rock Galactic is a great mix of Minecraft and Starship Troopers with excellent gameplay and variety. However, graphics can occasionally be slightly off and exits for the drop pods will on rare occasion be inaccessible. This is an easy game to get started in and easy to get hooked on.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Ooh, aah, that’s how it always starts, then later there’s running and screaming. Deep Rock Galactic can be deceptively easy going at times, right up until the swarms of bugs come crawling out of the inky darkness to besiege you and your friends. Who knew space dwarf mining could be so fun? ”
read full review ↗ - 86
“Even with the release of more co-op shooters, Deep Rock Galactic remains the gold standard of co-op shooters out there. With extensive personal customization and build variety, engaging progression systems, and a wealth of content to play with, the game is a perfect package for its satisfying gameplay loop.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Ultimately, Deep Rock Galactic is a fantastic game for those who like Left 4 Dead or games like it. The squad based missions are infinitely more fun with friends though, and similar to Sea of Thieves the game is more enjoyable with others.”
read full review ↗ - 79
“A clear and distinct spin on 4-player co-op FPS with atmosphere, ingenuity… and real navigational problems.”
read full review ↗ - 94
“There is of course complexity and depth to be found, Deep Rock Galactic is as far from Pong as any videogame of the past few decades. But the general flow of a mission beneath the surface follows a pattern of exploration, mining, and combat even if the goal is to source x amount of shiny green Morkite or find and destroy a pair of Dreadnoughts.”
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Patch history
- PATCH NOTES - S06.05.02Aug 6, 2026
- PATCH NOTES - S06.04Mar 2, 2026
- Patch Notes: HOTFIX S06.03.1Feb 12, 2026
- PATCH NOTES - S06.03Feb 11, 2026
- PATCH NOTES - S06.02Feb 4, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- PATCH NOTES - S06.01Jan 30, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Season 06: 'Relics of Hoxxes' is NOW LIVE!Jan 29, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- The Season 06 Narrated Trailer is here!Jan 15, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- PATCH NOTES - S05.11Oct 23, 2025
- Patch Notes: HOTFIX S05.10.2Jul 14, 2025
- PATCH NOTES - S05.10.1Jul 2, 2025
- PATCH NOTES - S05.10Jul 1, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- SpellRogue’s 1.0 launch is coming soon!Mar 13, 2025
- PATCH NOTES - S05.09Mar 12, 2025
- PATCH NOTES - S05.08Feb 20, 2025
- PATCH NOTES - S05.07Dec 18, 2024
- PATCH NOTES - S05.06Oct 21, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- PATCH NOTES - S05.05Sep 17, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- PATCH NOTES - S05.04 (Updated to S05.04.1)Jul 2, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- PATCH NOTES - S05.03Jun 21, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes: HOTFIX S05.03.1Jun 21, 2024
- PATCH NOTES - S05.02Jun 18, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- PATCH NOTES - S05.01Jun 14, 2024
- Season 05: Drilling Deeper is OUT NOW!Jun 13, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Season 05: Drilling Deeper -- Full PreviewJun 4, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- PATCH NOTES - S04.16Apr 25, 2024
- PATCH NOTES - S04.15Feb 20, 2024
- The February Maintenance Update has landed!Feb 19, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Preview of the February Maintenance UpdateFeb 12, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- PATCH NOTES - S04.13Jan 4, 2024
- Season 04: HOTFIX S04.12.5Dec 21, 2023
- Season 04: HOTFIX S04.12.4Dec 21, 2023