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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 | 5 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 87% | 81 | 700 |
| 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 1 up / 0 down · computed 3h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (11)
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.
- 50
“While graphics and performance are flawless, Undead Horde has repetitive and routine gameplay that can't save it from its potential. The art style is amazing, so it is unfortunate it has to be ruined by mediocre gameplay. I'd say if you are looking for a game like Undead Horde, the best bet is saving up for the Diablo 3: Eternal Collection on Nintendo Switch.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“While I wouldn’t say Undead Horde is a revelation of any kind it does scratch a middle-of-the-road strategy itch and there aren’t many titles on the Switch like it...”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Undead Horde is an action RPG blended into an Overlord/Pikmin-style management game where your horde of resurrected enemies deal the bulk of your damage and have to be continually replaced with freshly-fallen foes as they suffer a final death. The gameplay difficulty, then, arises from poor party configurations that lead to your numbers being overrun faster than they can finish off enemies, ensuring that your numbers continually thin until you’re all alone against a group of enemies.”
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“Undead Horde achieves some of its aspirations, but not in a way that is likely to leave a lasting impression on you.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Undead Horde may not be the most beautiful or impressive game in the market, but it surely is as fun as hell, difficult at times, but silly in others.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Undead Horde is a fun game that succeeds in putting you in place of a Necromancer. The Gameplay mechanics make you feel like a real necromancer, and variety in different units that you can reanimate and RPG elements improve the overall experience of the player. The game has some technical graphical problems and may feel boring after some time, especially on the console/pc version, but, it is a good game that worth spending extra time on.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“I really enjoyed my time with this quirky little game. It does not overstay it’s welcome and was fun from start to finish. It’s a nice mix of different genres and I especially enjoyed raising an undead army and using them to quell my foes. The game has a nice steady stream of unlocks and new features to experience. Managing your undead army is fun, rewarding and combat does have some strategy and tactical nuances.”
read full review ↗ - 64
“Overall, I found Undead Horde to be a very fun experience. The game has a decent level of difficulty to it and I can only imagine how the last stages of the game will be.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Undead Horde is a satisfying hack and slash RPG that is perfect for anyone on the go, offering a good amount of customisation and gameplay”
read full review ↗ - 77
“Overall, Undead horde is a smooth cross between Medieval and Overlord, offered at a stunning price. The controls are fantastic, the graphical layout and world design compliment each other perfectly. Re-animating is a lot of fun, as is deploying your horde and plundering the villages. The Gameplay is simple and very effective, the RPG elements and upgrade options are implemented wonderfully well helping to create a title that will keep you coming back for more. The only thing the game is missing, besides online play, is a real atmospheric approach.”
read full review ↗ - 71
“Undead Horde is a solid strategic combat dungeon crawler that you're sure to enjoy for a handful of hours.”
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Video ChumsPatch history
- Minor PatchApr 13, 2023
- Quality of Undeath UpdateNov 18, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- DYSMANTLE 1.0 Now AvailableNov 16, 2021
- Skeletal Avenger Full Version Launched on Steam!Sep 29, 2021
- Update Notes for 1.1.5.0 (macOS only)Feb 3, 2021
- Update Notes for 1.1.4.0 (macOS only)Jan 28, 2021
- 1.1.0 Released - Behold: A Quest Log!Jun 18, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- Version 1.0.6 ReleasedMay 29, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- First Post-release Update 1.0.5 In BetaMay 17, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- 1.0.4 RC2 In Beta - Transitioning to Complete Version TomorrowMay 14, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- 1.0.3 RC1 in Beta Branch!May 11, 2019
- Version 0.9.1.3 Live! - More Localization!May 9, 2019
- Version 0.9.1.2 Live!Apr 29, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- Version 0.9.1.1 live with Chinese Localization!Apr 25, 2019
- Version 0.9.1.0 with Chapter IV Now Available!Apr 11, 2019
- Version 0.9.1.0 in Beta!Apr 6, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- 0.9.0.9 "¡A nigromar!"Apr 2, 2019
- 0.9.0.7 - Introducing Necro Hover!Mar 25, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- What We're Working OnMar 15, 2019
- Version 0.9.0.6Mar 12, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- Your Feedback in Action - Top Issues Revealed!Mar 11, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- Version 0.9.0.5Mar 7, 2019
- December Update - Testing and Release DatesDec 13, 2018
- October Progress UpdateOct 22, 2018
- August Progress UpdateAug 30, 2018
- May Progress Update!May 19, 2018
- Progress Update!Apr 3, 2018