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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) | – | 66 | 6 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 87% | 81 | 155 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 100% | 97 | 0 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 1 reviews sampled · 1 total reviews in window · weighted 0.8 up / 0 down · computed 3h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (13)
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.
- 60
“Rainswept is an adventure with a promising introduction and a completely disappointing ending. Standard chewing gum and popcorn for the modern brain that requires visual and psychological enjoyment.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“If you're looking for something with a slower pace and a story with some somber notes and rough spots a good murder mystery may be your jam...”
read full review ↗ - 60
“A small‑town murder mystery with strong emotional themes shows flashes of atmosphere and sincerity, but is held back by stiff controls, technical issues, and uneven pacing. Despite its heartfelt intentions, the experience struggles to maintain tension or polish, leaving the final impression more muted than memorable.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Although it’s not without its faults, Rainswept was a powerful story to me.”
read full review ↗ - 65
“Rainswept has an interesting plot, well-written characters and a distinctive visual style, although a few bugs and overly simplistic gameplay do let it down a bit.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Rainswept has a good beginning, and is successful in introducing it characters and their stories. However, the flaws in storytelling and gameplay waste this beginning and prevent the game from reaching an acceptable level. ”
read full review ↗ - 60
“"Its clunky controls, odd character design, and clumsy animations are too measurable to be ignored. If you’re looking for a challenging, Sherlock-esque game, this is probably not for you, but if you’re looking for an emotional narrative about love and loss, it’s worth the small time investment (5 or so hours)"”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Rainswept is a heavy game. Its sad piano music and endless poetic rainfall underscoring the human tragedy depicted. If you're capable of shouldering the game's baggage, Rainswept provides an "entertaining" tale. I certainly "enjoyed" it. However, if what you're looking for is a fun murder mystery to sink your teeth into, you might be better off seeking clues elsewhere.”
read full review ↗ - 67
“Rainswept was a great surprise. The deep, meaningful, story around mental health that doesn't make it some evil idea, is refreshing. Though not perfect, it is definitely memorable.”
read full review ↗ - 65
“Rainswept delivers an engaging and often touching story, but its dated visuals, lack of worthwhile gameplay and disappointing conclusion leave it in a somewhat muddy puddle.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Rainswept presents a story of love, trust and hope in the midst of chaos. Even with the game leading us to the conclusion that seems to be the most obvious, it is inevitable to get attached to the characters and their life stories in such a short time, both for the couple and the detective. Because it deals with heavy but delicately crafted topics, some players may feel uncomfortable at certain times. The title is presented in an extremely simple way, but its emotional baggage is not made for any player to carry.”
read full review ↗ - 78
“Rainswept might be the first game to learn from Kentucky Route Zero not only aestethically, but also in terms of direction. All things considered, it tells a simple story, but it does so in a way that shows remarkable sensitivity, a talent for writing, and above all a very uncommon attention to the overall direction of scenes. It may not be as revolutionary as its source of inspiration, but it certainly has something to say. ”
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GameMAG
Nindie Spotlight
KonsoliFIN
GameLuster
TechRaptor
Pardis Game
Nerd Much?
Destructoid
GameOctane
New Game Network
GameBlast
The Games Machine…and 1 more tracked reviews.
Patch history
- A fix for the forest scene is in the worksNov 20, 2020
- Soundtrack updated with lossless version filesMay 19, 2019
- v1.1.5 - Full gamepad supportApr 16, 2019
- Fixes in v 1.1.4Mar 28, 2019
- Fixes in v1.1.3Mar 20, 2019
- Known issue with MacOS versionMar 4, 2019
- v1.1.1 - Gamepad support + fixes in v1.1.2Feb 28, 2019
- Linux version is now available!Feb 22, 2019
- New controls, improvements and bug fixes in v1.1.0Feb 21, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- Upcoming controls overhaul + Bugs fixed in v1.0.13bFeb 11, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- Bug fixed in v1.0.12Feb 8, 2019
- Bug fixed in v1.0.11aFeb 6, 2019
- Known issues and Steam Cloud savesFeb 6, 2019
- Bug fixed in v1.0.10Feb 4, 2019
- Known issue addressed in v1.0.8Feb 2, 2019
- [REVIEW COPY] Bugs fixed in v1.0.6Jan 29, 2019
- [REVIEW COPY] Bugs fixed in v1.0.5Jan 24, 2019
- Response to the demo, and the release of an updated version!Jan 15, 2018significant · resets scoring window
- Response to the demo, and the release of an updated version!Jan 15, 2018significant · resets scoring window