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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) | – | 72 | 19 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 81% | 75 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 100% | 97 | 4 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Aug 27, 2026) · 3 reviews sampled · 4 total reviews in window · weighted 2.2 up / 0 down · computed 20m ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (17)
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
“Deceive Inc. is a great surprise that could start a new Battle Royale game. Most of the time, the game will push you to the following goals. And you will feel like a real agent who needs to steal a valuable item. With so many options, the game will keep you entertained, and you will want to play repeatedly, trying different strategies and discovering the agents' abilities. Fresh from release, the game still needs more content. But now, something new is coming, so hopefully, the developers won't fall asleep.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Still, the core of Deceive Inc. is good; deducing who might be an opponent while trying to blend in is a tense, fun experience. It's in need of some updates before it reaches its full potential, adjustable text size would be nice, and it's going to need a wider variety of maps and modes going forward. It's a solid starting point with a great premise; hopefully it can evolve into something really worthwhile.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Deceive Inc has a new and unique premise and an engaging gameplay loop but its lackluster combat which is going to be inevitable in each match just pulls this otherwise killer spy simulator and sends it out to Die Another Day. While it has the benefit of being unlike any of the other hum-drum deathmatch games out there at the moment, I just hope that it can find a large enough player base to stand the test of time.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“There are things to love about Deceive Inc., but it has one crucial thing holding it back.”
read full review ↗ - 82
“A creative blend of sneaking and shooting that will have squads coming back for more.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Deceive Inc. is a great title that allows players to put their stealth and sleuthing abilities to the test in ways that feel really rewarding. While there are a number of bugs in the game right now and it’s still missing some major features, it will be interesting to see if and how this game is able to evolve as we get further out from the release date.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“If you're looking for an engaging multiplayer spy game, Deceive Inc. is hiding in plain sight. It has some issues that mar an otherwise solid experience, but it's difficult to fault it for those since it will only run you $20.”
read full review ↗ - 89
“Deceive Inc. is a joy of a game to play and is definitely something that will keep you coming back for more and more. While it does subvert from the typical FPS formula of bust in guns blazing. Deceive Inc. is a game that makes you think about your actions and what you do and forces players to think creatively but still not get caught. This game is definitely not for someone who was looking for a simple Overwatch clone, but it is for someone who wants something different and definitely something cheesy.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Deceive Inc. isn’t merely the umpteenth Among Us clone, as it picks a setting that is prone to suspicious stealth action and camouflage and adds the gadgets and panache to it. Although there isn’t much to praise on the shooting aspect and the low number of maps is disappointing, this is a game that works when you find a group that plays by the rules. The more enthusiasm and immersion the better, and it is very enjoyable when that happens. But find a few ruthless players who will just try to botch your efforts and barely move, and things take a turn into frustration avenue. Still, this is a clever and engaging game that deserves a shot if you enjoy the garish style and multiplayer shenanigans. Even though some repetition sinks in, the concept is fresh and deserves a look, to paraphrase what that legendary spy once said: Yeah, baby!”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Deceive Inc is brilliant, even though the combat can be a bit clunky with aiming and firing the guns however the developers have addressed this and are working on lots of updates. I still cannot get over that a team of just 18 people can produce a game of this quality. It is either a game that you are going to really enjoy or simply not get on with. I am firmly in the enjoy it camp and for that reason, Deceive Inc gets the Thumb Culture Gold Award.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Go undercover as the world’s greatest secret agents in this multiplayer game of social stealth and subterfuge. Disguise yourself as anyone to blend into the crowd, deploy high-tech gadgets to gain the upper hand, and extract the package before the competition takes it for themselves! No trick is too dirty when you work for DECEIVE INC.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Deceive Inc. delivers fun matches in a scenario of spies against spies in an online multiplayer environment with some quality. The lack of content is worrisome and is the biggest downside here, forcing the player to have some hope for more in the future.”
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INDIANTVCZ
Push Square
ZTGD
GameSkinny
PC Gamer
Try Hard Guides
GamingBolt
NoobFeed
Multiplayer First
Thumb Culture
Rapid Reviews UK
PSX Brasil…and 5 more tracked reviews.
Patch history
- Beta Update: 1.12.01.72372Aug 27, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Dedicated Servers Beta MaintenanceAug 27, 2026
- Scoundrels and Sentinels Hotfix 2Nov 8, 2024
- Scoundrels & Sentinels HotfixNov 6, 2024
- Deceive Inc. Scoundrels and Sentinels Is Now Live!Oct 31, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- [PSA] Deceive Inc. Backend UpdateOct 23, 2024
- Deceive Inc.: An Update On What Is ComingSep 25, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Back To School Hotfix Is Now Live!Sep 10, 2024
- Back to School Update Hotfix Incoming!Aug 30, 2024
- Deceive Inc.: Back To School Update Is Now Live!Aug 30, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Summer Splash HotfixAug 1, 2024
- Deceive Inc. Summer Splash UpdateJul 26, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Deceive Inc. - World's Smallest ChangelogJun 21, 2024
- Deceive Inc. June Update BriefJun 20, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- World’s Finest Update hotfixJun 7, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Catalog 4 Patch Notes - World’s Finest UpdateMay 28, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Post-Jatimania UpdateMay 7, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Jatimania HotfixApr 22, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Jatimania Is Here!Apr 11, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Deceive Inc. April Update WIP Changelog BriefApr 10, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- April Update Map Update BriefApr 4, 2024
- April Update Preview BriefMar 29, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Deceive Inc. Operation Overhaul Live UpdateMar 15, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Operation Overhaul Hotfix 1Mar 8, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- DECEIVE INC. Goes Deep Undercover with Gameplay ChangesFeb 29, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Operation Overhaul Phase 1 Update is Now Live Agents!Feb 29, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Red Ability Backend FixJan 23, 2024
- Deceive Inc. Holiday Rumble HotfixDec 14, 2023
- Deceive Inc. Holiday Rumble UpdateDec 12, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Hotfix 1.08.02 Is Now Live!Nov 2, 2023
- Hotfix 1.08.2 Preview BriefNov 1, 2023
- Of Queens and Kings Live Update 1 Is Now LiveOct 27, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Deceive Inc. "Of Queen and Kings" Update 1.08 is live!Oct 19, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- October Update: Work In Progress Changelog Preview BriefOct 16, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Balance Update 1.07.04 with the Private Lobbies Beta Is Now LiveSep 22, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Private Lobbies Beta Preview BriefSep 20, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Deceive Inc. Hotfix 1.07.03 Is Now LiveSep 8, 2023
- Deceive Inc. Live UpdateSep 2, 2023significant · resets scoring window
…and 11 earlier patch announcements.