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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) | – | 81 | 13 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 93% | 88 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 84% | 77 | 4 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 11 reviews sampled · 11 total reviews in window · weighted 7.8 up / 1.5 down · computed 4h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (21)
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
“Littlewood is so gosh darn cozy. From the charming characters to the low-stakes RPG fun, there's plenty to love in this interesting entry in the farm-sim genre. It may be the only game of its kind that is truly "pick up and play." Or, like me, you can sink in plenty of hours and get lost in all that cuteness.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“For people who loved the collect-craft-combat loop of Fantasy Life, this game might scratch that same itch, and it'll certainly take up a fair few hours, even if the "combat" part is missing. Littlewood is an incredibly impressive game for a solo developer, and though none of its ideas go particularly deep, it more than makes up for it in breadth. Fans of the life sim genre should definitely seek this one out.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Overall Littlewood is great game in the farming/town-building/simulation genre. It stands on its own in a genre that is chock full of similar games.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Littlewood defies tradition with its unique premise, proving that Happy Ever Afters really can happen. Having control over how world reconstruction occurs is a huge bonus, enabling everyone to have an individual style with endless scope for personalisation, even with resident demands. Gameplay will stretch into dozens of hours, with you having the freedom to focus on whatever aspect of rebuilding you want, subject to certain quests being carried out.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Decent writing and a good art style keep this game above mediocrity and toying with the town building mechanics is enjoyable. But unless you're specifically looking for another entry in the town sim genre, it's hard to recommend this above other options already available on Switch. Then again, if the more simplistic approach is what you're looking for and the ability to change your town layout on a whim sounds appealing, there are things to enjoy in this quaint Littlewood.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“At heart it's a checklist of chores. But it's such a wonderfully warm, endlessly charming checklist of chores that when they're all done, I'm not going to want to leave.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Littlewood is a wonderful city builder, relaxing life-sim, and collect-a-thon game. I only wish that its social aspects had been a bit more centre focus for it falls short in comparison to all of the other systems in place.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Even though Littlewood is a peaceful town building and farming sim that doesn't offer anything new in the genre, it thrives in the soothing, meditative loop of its routines--from harvesting fruits to mining precious stones from ores. There are plenty to busy yourself with, but there's also plenty of time to get to them at your own pace. This means that Littlewood is mostly devoid of the pressures to optimise the grind--an issue that usually plagues other farm sims like Stardew Valley. It's, in short, a charming little distraction from the stresses of our real world.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Littlewood's warm setting, deep customization, and endearing characters make it one of the better farm-sims on Nintendo Switch.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“Littlewood is a chilled out game, with positive vibes and a heart-warming story. The streamlined gameplay makes the game a joy to play, without the hassle of having to switch tools. Sean Young should be very proud of his little game and rightly so. For fans of this genre, Littlewood is a place you must visit. You will be warmly welcomed and live a life of peace and calm.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Littlewood might just be the perfect casual game, blending farming RPGs, roguelites, and city builders into one neat package.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Littlewood is the kind of game where there’s no rush to do anything, because who needs to rush now that the bad times have all gone away? This is what life is life after the events of the main story. What does Link do once he’s rescued Zelda? He probably just chills in the long-grass and enjoys the serenity of a job well done. No one demands anything of the hero because this is their downtime, and by picking up a copy of this fine title you too can bask in the glory of a life where nothing much happens, and that’s just the way we like it.”
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Patch history
- Littlewood v1.026Aug 22, 2020
- Littlewood v1.02Aug 14, 2020
- Littlewood v1.01Aug 11, 2020
- Littlewood v1.0Aug 4, 2020
- Littlewood v0.9951Aug 1, 2020
- Littlewood v0.99Jul 25, 2020
- Littlewood v0.97Jun 29, 2020
- Littlewood v0.96Jun 19, 2020
- Littlewood v0.94May 16, 2020
- Littlewood v0.93Apr 25, 2020
- Littlewood v0.92Mar 23, 2020
- Littlewood v0.915Mar 7, 2020
- Littlewood v0.9Feb 1, 2020
- Littlewood v0.899Jan 18, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- Littlewood v0.89Jan 12, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- Littlewood v0.88Dec 27, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- Littlewood v0.87Dec 14, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- Littlewood v0.86Dec 8, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- Littlewood v0.84Nov 16, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- Littlewood v0.83Nov 3, 2019
- Littlewood v0.82Oct 18, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- Littlewood v0.813Sep 30, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- Littlewood v0.811Sep 28, 2019
- Littlewood v0.81Sep 28, 2019
- Littlewood v0.8Aug 3, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- Littlewood v0.791Jul 29, 2019
- Littlewood v0.79Jul 27, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- Littlewood v0.785Jul 26, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- Littlewood v0.78Jul 20, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- Littlewood v0.77Jul 13, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- Littlewood v0.76Jun 29, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- Littlewood v0.752Jun 26, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- Littlewood v0.75Jun 22, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- Littlewood v0.74Jun 18, 2019
- Littlewood v0.73Jun 17, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- Littlewood v0.72Jun 16, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- Littlewood v0.71Jun 14, 2019
- Littlewood v0.7Jun 13, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- Beta Update 6/11Jun 11, 2019significant · resets scoring window