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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) | – | 75 | 19 |
| Creator reviews (1 tracked) | – | 85 | 1 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 92% | 86 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 95% | 89 | 8 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 24 reviews sampled · 22 total reviews in window · weighted 17.7 up / 1 down · computed 3h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (30)
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
“For me, Atomicrops is a story of early frustration, followed by a slow warming up, which eventually became a pretty deep and addictive love...”
read full review ↗ - 90
“On the surface, Atomicrops is a retro-inspired, top-down 16-bit shooter. However, even early stages start to reveal a much deeper experience, filled with love interests, guns, and unrelenting enemies. Perks can become permanent down the road, but the path to getting there is fulfilling and enough to keep you returning after each defeat for more crop production and bullet fire.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Atomicrops is more bullet hell than farming sim, but the unique creation is something that is extremely satisfying to look at and play through. Difficulty from a less than awesome health system mixed with the brutal roguelite mechanics makes for an experience that gets frustrating as it regularly takes you out of the fun and forces a restart. Even with that and the slight performance issues, Atomicrops is still a real good time.”
read full review ↗ - 73
“Atomicrops is a very interesting rogue-lite that has some elements that detract from making this a perfectly messed up apocalyptic farming simulation.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Atomicrops is a wild and challenging blend of genres that's very moreish indeed.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Atomicrops is frenetic, challenging and addicting in the way that all the best roguelike/lites are, with a silly streak that helps give the title its own identity. A lack of content does harm the game's longevity.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“I will be honest, this game was TOUGH for me. I died a LOT, and I became very frustrated with myself a lot as well. As someone who enjoys a slow-paced farming sim, I can tell ya that a fast paced one is a whole different ball game. Nevertheless, I had a lot of fun with it and enjoyed myself immensely. Congrats to the developers Bird Bath Games: you have created a fine work of art that deserves to be experienced by many. And Kudos to Raw Fury for knowing a good game when they see one, and being the people who help make it come to life. Get. This. Game. (Unless you know for SURE that this a genre you will always hate). But hey, I know Enter the Gungeon was a well received game, and I tried it and didn’t like it very much… so if you’re like me, maybe Atomicrops will change your mind too.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Atomicrops is an enjoyable Twin-Stick shooter that can provide some good challenge and laughs to people who like Bullet Hell and are ready to let it grow. Don't expect it to be the more polished game on Earth, accept the facts that farming isn't very satisfying and social interactions are quite missing, and you'll probably find a potentially addictive experience.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“While it won't blow you away, Atomicrops smart design and chaotic nature will deliver hours and hours of enjoyment.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Atomicrops’ mixture of farming sim, bullet-hell game and rogue-lite make it a compelling indie title that’s well worth giving a shot.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“After much consideration, and taking the flaws into account, you’ll find fun here. However, those flawed points will cause a lot of frustration. I really enjoyed Atomicrops, but it was just too rough to fully recommend.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Atomicrops is an excellent balancing act that will keep you on your toes time after time, but the further you get, the more you’ll unlock, and the better prepared you’ll be next time. This is one of those mashups that probably shouldn’t work, but really truly does and will hook you for hours on end. Compared to others in the genre, Atomicrops truly is out standing in its field.”
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Patch history
- Introducing "Classic Mode" in version 1.7.0!May 4, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Updates and bug fixing!Apr 17, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- In Public Test Now, Update 1.7.0!!Mar 7, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Patch notes - 1.6.1f1Nov 29, 2022
- Atomicrops 1.6.0f2 Patch Notes [Deerly Beloved]Oct 25, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Patch notes for 1.5.3f1Feb 10, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Reap What You Crow DLC - Out Now!Dec 14, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- Patch notes for 1.4.1f1Sep 1, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- Feline Good Free Content UpdateJul 8, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- Atomicrops: Feline Good Free Update is now LIVE!Jul 8, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- In Public Test Now, Update 1.4.0!Jun 21, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- Patch notes for 1.3.2f1May 10, 2021
- Patch notes for 1.3.1f1Apr 28, 2021
- DOOM AND BLOOM Free UpdateApr 15, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- Patch notes for 1.3.0Beta12Apr 13, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- Patch notes for 1.3.0Beta11Apr 12, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- Patch notes for 1.3.0Beta10Apr 7, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- 1.3.0Beta7Mar 30, 2021
- Doom and Bloom Update: In Public Test Now!Mar 25, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- Patch 1.2.1f4Jan 13, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- Invasive Species - Huge Free Content Update!Dec 17, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- Patch 1.2.0 - Updated Nov 23!Nov 13, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- Patch 1.1.15Oct 15, 2020
- Patch 1.1.12Oct 5, 2020
- Atomicrops Patch 1.1.11f2Sep 23, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- Atomicrops: Out Now!Sep 17, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- Thyme Flies. Introducing Atomicrops And Brand New ContentSep 10, 2020significant · resets scoring window