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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) | – | 63 | 5 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 98% | 93 | 206 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 0% | 15 | 1 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Acclaim gate: the raw blend lands at 88.4, but scores above 88 must be earned in front of a mass audience; this verdict rests on 411 player reviews, a largely self-selected fanbase. As more players weigh in, the ceiling rises (full scale unlocks at 100,000 reviews).
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 1 reviews sampled · 2 total reviews in window · weighted 0 up / 0.3 down · computed 7h 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.
- 70
“Don't let its children's book aesthetic and promise of being "jump scare free" fool you. Clea is an effectively creepy survival horror game that requires plenty of patience and courage when you'd rather just run.”
read full review ↗ - 40
“Overall, Clea goes for an unsettling style of horror and, at least for me, completely fails. The atmosphere never really “lands,” enemies are more frustrating than frightening, and I really just struggled to find the desire to even play this game.”
read full review ↗ - 62
“Appropriately for this time of year we have Clea, a game where you'll come in a bit cold wondering what the heck is going on with the hopes that perseverance will pay off with some suspense and scares...”
read full review ↗ - 60
“An enjoyable stealth, horror puzzle game, that is definitely creepy, but not too scary. The puzzles are enjoyable to solve and will have you coming back again and again to figure them out. It's too bad the Chaos Servants seemed so dumb and lazy at times, as they weren't very scary at all.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Clea is an eerie stealth based game that will certainly appeal to horror fans and gamers that want the horror setting but without those jump scares. The use of sound is top notch, this is definitely one to plug the headphones in for handheld mode. The game is short and to the point if your looking for a quick horror fix for Halloween or any other time of the year.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Clea is a very tense and suspenseful skill-focused horror game that relies on spatial sound over cheap jump scares. Although the puzzles are rather simplistic and easy to solve, this never bothered me as I was concentrating on how to avoid being caught at the same time, so simple puzzles meant one less thing to worry about! Don’t be fooled by the cute and charming visuals, the game gets pretty dark and the overall experience can be quite horrifying at times. If you like games such as The Coma and Detention, you need to give Clea a try, you’ll really enjoy it.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“When the sound of an intruder interrupts her birthday cake, Clea and her brother Ed head out into the quiet halls of the mansion in search of their parents. However, something sinister has its eyes on Clea, and she may prove to be her own worst enemy.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“With Halloween just around the corner, there’s never been a better time to snuggle up with a heart-pounding, fear-inducing, horror-themed video game. And, as far as said games go, Clea stands among my top choices for this year. Though it may be short, Clea delivers a truly satisfying experience, striking a fine balance between traditional gameplay and unique elements that all but ensures that it won’t be forgotten any time soon. Facing your fears can be scary, but it’s games like this one that also ensure that it’ll be fun, too.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Clea has the foundation that it needs to become something really amazing. The aesthetics are spot-on, and the mood and themes are conceptualised beautifully. The developer has chosen a difficult genre to work with, however, and while Clea is perfectly playable and complete, I would want to see some significant strides with a sequel before it enters the upper echelons of the genre. Nonetheless, it does represent a very different kind of Aussie creativity, and it's very much worth supporting on that basis.”
read full review ↗ - 65
“Clea is a good game, small and short, but one that will appeal to horror lovers. Its well-achieved setting - great 3D sound - and its replayability will make us return to it from time to time even after passing it to us. Some design decisions may cloud the end result, yes. Still a nice addition to the Nintendo Switch catalog.”
read full review ↗ - 55
“Clea is an interesting game as a whole; it doesn’t reinvent the wheel. Controls feel a bit loose and there’s a definite lack of scares as you’re being hunted down the halls of the Whitlock Mansion. If you’re looking for a bite-sized experience, Clea is sure to fill that void.”
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- Project X 2023 updateOct 21, 2023
- Post sequel upgrade! (+price changes)Apr 2, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- Post sequel upgrade!Apr 2, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- Clea November update (1 Ups feature and more)Nov 14, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- Clea 2 catch upOct 21, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- September patch, plus price changeSep 5, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- Clea June update #2Jun 20, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- Clea June updateJun 5, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- Clea May update (please check!)May 22, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- March patchMar 12, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- December patchDec 6, 2019
- September patchSep 17, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- Korean version incoming!Aug 17, 2019
- Update 3 + Trading cards approved!Aug 15, 2019
- Second update of the dayAug 13, 2019
- New patch!Aug 12, 2019
- Heartbeat patch upJul 25, 2019
- Weekend patch :)Jul 20, 2019
- Launch week update!Jul 16, 2019