How this trust score was computed
Trust blends alignment (40%): does the outlet rank games the way players do; decoded accuracy (30%): after translating the outlet's own scale habits (a '7/10 means mediocre' scale is decoded, not punished), how well its reviews predict player sentiment; and player-side (30%): on games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, whose side it took. Recent reviews weigh more (2-year half-life), and the blend is shrunk toward a neutral prior (60) so small samples can't peg the scale. Player quality is launch-window Steam sentiment, so outlets aren't punished for reviewing a launch build that later got patched.
Controversy record: on 10 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 1 time.
Computed 26m ago · full methodology →
Outlet vs. players
Each dot is a game both this outlet and players scored. The dashed line is perfect agreement: dots above it mean the outlet was more generous than players, below it more harsh.
Biggest disagreements with players
The receipts: games where this outlet's verdict landed furthest from player sentiment.
- +45FOR HONOR™outlet 91 · players 46 · Feb 2017
- +37Far Cry® 5outlet 100 · players 63 · Mar 2018
- +33Kingdom Come: Deliveranceoutlet 100 · players 67 · Feb 2018
- +30Overcooked! 2outlet 100 · players 70 · Aug 2018
- +38Sniper Ghost Warrior 3outlet 91 · players 53 · Jun 2017
- +46Warhammer: Chaosbaneoutlet 91 · players 45 · May 2019
- +22Jurassic World Evolutionoutlet 83 · players 61 · Jul 2018
- -49The Dungeon Of Naheulbeuk: The Amulet Of Chaosoutlet 33 · players 82 · Mar 2021
- -55The Sexy Brutaleoutlet 33 · players 88 · May 2017
- -28GreedFalloutlet 50 · players 78 · Nov 2019
Recent reviews (165 tracked)
- 91SumireJul 26, 2021
“Sumire is a wonderful, brief story about moving forward and facing your fears. I can easily recommend this title to those looking for an emotional, relatable adventure.”
read full review ↗ - 100Death's DoorJul 20, 2021 · Ryan Welch
“Death's Door is a definitive Game of the Year candidate. The story is engrossing, the action is tense and fun, and the game is filled with memorable bosses and characters. I couldn't stop smiling while playing, even at times when I kept dying to challenging enemies. The game can be a bit short if you play straight through, but you will be rewarded if you take the time to explore. Death's Door is a must-buy, and I can't recommend it enough.”
read full review ↗ - 75AshwalkersJul 12, 2021 · Jason Germino
“Ashwalkers is a pretty good survival journey. It is both simple and difficult at the same time managing the group is easy...if you have the resources. If you are the least bit curious, I'd give Ashwalkers a shot, especially with 34 different endings, you're going to have different experiences for a few playthroughs!”
read full review ↗ - 42EricaJul 8, 2021
“Erica was a bad game that could have been a decent movie. If you want a proper interactive FMV game experience; grab "Late Shift", "The Infectious Madness of Doctor. Dekker or "The Bunker" is all on steam for roughly the same price but with considerably better interaction. That said if you can find it on sale for around six dollars I'd say it's worth one playthrough.”
read full review ↗ - 75Sir LovelotJul 8, 2021 · Jason Germino
“Sir Lovelot is a great platformer and worth a look, especially if you are a fan of Super Meat Boy. It definitely gives a whole new meaning to "Love is a battlefield"...”
read full review ↗ - 83Forgotten FieldsJun 9, 2021
“A game for relaxation and reflection. If you enjoy slice of life narrative games or visual novels, give this one a shot!”
read full review ↗ - 75BIOMUTANTJun 8, 2021 · Ryan Welch
“Biomutant is a game that is entertaining yet bogged down by the challenges of the open-world genre. The story is very interesting, but the repetitiveness that comes with open-world games is on display here. Yet there is a lot of entertainment value that can’t be ignored. The world looks amazing and there are a lot of fun moments when you create a character and level up into a powerful mutant. It may not be a perfect game, but I think it’s worth trying.”
read full review ↗ - 58TOHUJun 1, 2021
“TOHU is an introductory point-and-click puzzle game with enough difficulty spikes to make it unsuitable for some without a guide. The visuals and music are the highlights of this adventure.”
read full review ↗ - 83RustMay 24, 2021 · Jason Germino
“Even with my negative player experiences, which is actually part of playing the game, I had a blast playing Rust. If I had more time to be consistent in a play schedule, I'd love to find a group of players to create the ultimate compound, helping and recruiting players who have no one and just dominate with having a good time!”
read full review ↗ - 83OlijaApr 28, 2021 · Jason Germino
“If you enjoy platformers with a really great art style and fantastic story, I'd absolutely recommend Olija. The gameplay alone is a nice draw to the game and it breaks the mold of platforming rogue-lites that have been going around lately.”
read full review ↗ - 100Lost Words: Beyond the PageApr 5, 2021
“I give Lost Words an A. It may not be what one would expect from traditional gaming but it delivers it's vision so beautifully it's hard to ignore it's presence and have fun experiencing what it has to offer.”
read full review ↗ - 75CloudpunkApr 1, 2021 · Jason Germino
“Cloudpunk was a fun voxel-like exploring, delivery game. The graphics fit perfectly and didn't feel like a gimmick. Though feeling repetitive at times, there were side quests, conversations, and collectibles that helped the "drive".”
read full review ↗ - 83Disc RoomMar 19, 2021
“To put it bluntly: Disc Room is addicting and full of polish where it matters. Everything else is just serviceable and something you probably won't notice. I mean after all it is Pacifist Smash TV and who would turn that down?”
read full review ↗ - PanOverride 2: Super Mech LeagueMar 16, 2021
“Don't even contemplate it for a second. This game is not ready.”
read full review ↗ - 33The Dungeon Of Naheulbeuk: The Amulet Of ChaosMar 15, 2021
“Overall this edgy myspace fanfic of Dave the Barbarian, repurposed to avoid Disney's lawyers, just fell flat on its delivery of a competent and deep Strategy RPG wrapped in tongue-in-cheek humor. Avoid it unless you think fart jokes and attention devoid conversations are still relevant or you are willing to skip all dialogue to enjoy the gameplay.”
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