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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 (Metacritic) | – | 84 | 6 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 97% | 92 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 90 | 3 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 97% | 92 | 48 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Acclaim gate: the raw blend lands at 91.4, but scores above 88 must be earned in front of a mass audience; this verdict rests on 3,400 player reviews, a largely self-selected fanbase. As more players weigh in, the ceiling rises (full scale unlocks at 100,000 reviews).
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Jun 7, 2026) · 48 reviews sampled · 44 total reviews in window · weighted 33.2 up / 1 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (6)
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
“Scoring any lower would be a bit far for what the game offers and does. It’s like baked beans on toasts: nice and filling, but you wouldn’t call it a proper meal. If you’re into your Rogue type games, looking for something short, snappy and quick. This is a game for you. Personally, this just isn’t my cup of tea with what it does.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Monolith succeeds in being an accessible yet challenging entry to the rogue-lite genre. Whilst fulfilling all the generic expectations, it remains the right side of punishing and always manages to be fun to play. It is more tightly focused than the likes of Binding of Isaac and Enter the Gungeon which makes it the perfect entry-level choice, and as much as I enjoy those games, I now have a score to settle with that Daemon. This time, it’ll be different. I hope.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Monolith is clearly a game with a lot of heart and it shines through with every moment.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“It might not be as graphically impressive as many other recent roguelikes (although the screenshots and trailer don't do the game justice as it certainly runs at a buttery smooth framerate certainly 60fps or above), but for me, the gameplay loop makes Monolith one of the most addictive roguelikes I've played. ”
read full review ↗ - 80
“In a year packed to the brim with sprawling AAA blockbusters, the nearly claustrophobic hybrid that is Monolith still manages to leave a mark. It’s not revolutionary, but it deftly merges two genres that have largely been left separate. Most of all, it takes a lean but rock-solid framework and bolts just enough onto it to meet its goals. It accomplishes every one of them with ease, and it never attempts to do something it can’t excel at. It’s an example that more games should strive for.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“I loved Star of Providence to the point of having trouble putting it down because of its fast-paced shmup gameplay, punishing bullet hell patterns, and replayability. Defeating its astoundingly difficult boss battles is satisfying and encourages the player to improve mechanically and thoughtfully. If you make it to the Hard mode, you’ll be treated to bullet patterns that will test your dexterity like few others have done before.”
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Digital ChumpsPatch history
- Minor Update - August 1st, 2026Aug 1, 2026
- Minor Update - July 14th, 2026Jul 15, 2026
- Minor Update - July 12th, 2026Jul 13, 2026
- July 10, 2026 HotfixJul 11, 2026
- Hotfix - July 6th, 2026Jul 6, 2026
- Update - June 6th, 2026Jun 7, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Minor update - May 24th, 2026May 25, 2026
- Minor Update - May 22nd, 2026May 22, 2026
- Update - May 2026May 15, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Minor Update - August 24th, 2025Aug 24, 2025
- Update - August 22nd, 2025Aug 22, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Update - July 16th, 2025Jul 17, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- March 7th HotfixMar 7, 2025
- March 6th, 2025 PatchMar 7, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- February 28th PatchFeb 28, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Feb 24th PatchFeb 25, 2025
- Feb 23rd Bugfix PatchFeb 24, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Bugfix/Balance Update: Feb 22ndFeb 22, 2025
- nov 3 19 update 3 zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzNov 3, 2019
- Hotfix - November 3, 2019, againNov 3, 2019
- Monolith Hotfix - Nov 3, 2019Nov 3, 2019
- Monolith Update - April 30, 2019May 1, 2019
- Monolith Update: January 5th, 2019Jan 5, 2019
- Surprise Halloween Patch! (Update Oct 14, 2018)Oct 15, 2018
- Monolith Update: January 30thJan 31, 2018
- Monolith Update: January 30thJan 31, 2018
- Monolith Update: January 19, 2018Jan 19, 2018
- Monolith Update: January 19, 2018Jan 19, 2018
- Monolith Update: December 27th, 2017Dec 28, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Monolith Update: December 27th, 2017Dec 28, 2017
- Monolith Update: December 2nd, 2017Dec 3, 2017
- Monolith Update: December 2nd, 2017Dec 3, 2017
- Monolith Update: November 7th, 2017Nov 7, 2017
…and 21 earlier patch announcements.