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 4 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 1 time.
Computed 6m 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.
- -79Assetto Corsa Competizioneoutlet 8 · players 87 · Jun 2020
- -34Katana ZEROoutlet 60 · players 94 · Apr 2019
- +26Call of Duty®: WWIIoutlet 75 · players 49 · Nov 2017
- +35The Swords of Ditto: Mormo's Curseoutlet 85 · players 50 · Apr 2018
- -25Hello Neighboroutlet 45 · players 70 · Dec 2017
- +18DIRT 5outlet 75 · players 57 · Nov 2020
- +31Obductionoutlet 100 · players 69 · Sep 2017
- +13We Happy Fewoutlet 75 · players 62 · Aug 2018
- +33Mushroom Wars 2outlet 100 · players 68 · Oct 2017
- +22Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chroniclesoutlet 100 · players 78 · Aug 2017
Recent reviews (121 tracked)
- 100PowerWash Simulator 2Oct 22, 2025 · Ben Smith
“Everything you love about PowerWash Simulator is back... and better.”
read full review ↗ - 65Griptape BackboneJun 7, 2021 · Dave Lambden
“The game feels provocative in its first few hours, but this isn't enough for a solid recommendation outside of die-hard fans of the point-and-click genre.”
read full review ↗ - 85BIOMUTANTMay 24, 2021 · Philip Neyman
“Throughout the game characters remind us that it’s alright to remember the past but the past is just that, the past. We need to focus on the future while using the past as a guide. The team at Experiment 101 have done just that with Biomutant. They created a game that uses elements from games that we’ve loved in the past, while simultaneously moving these elements forward and blending them together to show us that video games can be so much more than we ever imagined they could be.”
read full review ↗ - 75OlijaJan 28, 2021 · Philip Neyman
“Olija is a game that, when it works, is a really fun time. But when you can’t figure out where to go next due to a lack of direction or, even worse, just struggle to string together the right combo with the harpoon it can be incredibly frustrating. Swinging around and teleporting from place to place is incredibly rewarding and you’ll feel like the monarch of video games when you get it exactly right, but the frustrating elements of the combat will definitely test your patience at times. However, it’s worth the frustrations in order to play one of the more original titles we’ll see this year... which is a cool thing for a game that really tried to remind us of games we’ve come to love from our past.”
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- 90GhostrunnerOct 26, 2020 · Ben Smith
“In a time where nearly every game demands your full attention, Ghostrunner actually deserves it.”
read full review ↗ - 80Disc RoomOct 22, 2020 · Ben Smith
“Disc Room is a fun, fast, and challenging experience with nearly infinite replayability.”
read full review ↗ - 759 Monkeys of ShaolinOct 15, 2020 · Dave Lambden
“9 Monkeys of Shaolin shines through its strengths of variety, a surprising amount of combat depth, and the accessibility of quick jump and out gameplay. The package is both complimented and enhanced by its coop multiplayer and intriguing story. While its performance and design oddities are enough to raise an eye brow, we don’t think it’s enough to nix the fun that the game offers. 9 Monkeys of Shaolin comes easy to recommend for fans of the genre and worth a look for anyone who likes some mindless fun.”
read full review ↗ - 90Star RenegadesSep 7, 2020 · Dave Lambden
“Simply put, Star Renegades is an indie masterpiece. The depth of its gameplay and tactics make it one of the most creative and rewarding turn based experiences available today. Couple that with captivating visuals and an endearing story and cast of characters make this one that you cannot miss. As one of our most anticipated indie releases from the last two years, Star Renegades was more than worth the wait.”
read full review ↗ - 80SkullyAug 4, 2020 · Philip Neyman
“Skully is the complete package for fans of inventive platform games. It takes concepts from traditional platform games and Marble Madness to create an evolution of both that will bring you hours of fun while you try and save the island from impending doom.”
read full review ↗ - 70RelictaAug 3, 2020 · Dave Lambden
“Relicta's expert use of magnetism, physics, and momentum coupled with its complex design are what make it easy to recommend for fans of the genre.”
read full review ↗ - 85CARRIONJul 22, 2020 · Dave Lambden
“Carrion is often obscure, uncomfortable, unsettling, and distressing. And this is why we loved it.”
read full review ↗ - 75Radical Rabbit StewJul 16, 2020 · Dave Lambden
“Do you f@#$%^&* hate rabbits? Boy do we have a game for you.”
read full review ↗ - 80CrossCodeJul 3, 2020 · Dave Lambden
“Despite some monotonous grinding and areas that can be a bit overburdened with lore, CrossCode (from @RadicalFishGame) should not be missed by those who haven't had the pleasure of experiencing it before.”
read full review ↗ - 8Assetto Corsa CompetizioneJun 23, 2020 · Philip Neyman
“Assetto Corsa Competizione is a realistic GT racing game that will thrill fans and bring in new ones that may not be familiar with the circuit. With beautiful graphics and realistic driving mechanics, the only thing holding this game back is the amount of content provided at launch. But at $39.99, there is plenty to keep you busy.”
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