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 39 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 19 times.
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.
- +29Starfieldoutlet 80 · players 51 · Sep 2023
- +60DYNASTY WARRIORS 9outlet 90 · players 30 · Feb 2018
- +24Battlefield™ 6outlet 90 · players 66 · Oct 2025
- -26STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™outlet 60 · players 86 · Nov 2019
- -38Bright Memoryoutlet 50 · players 88 · Nov 2020
- +43Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6outlet 85 · players 42 · Nov 2024
- +27STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™outlet 90 · players 63 · Apr 2023
- +22Halo Infiniteoutlet 90 · players 69 · Dec 2021
- -31Atomic Heartoutlet 45 · players 76 · Feb 2023
- +40WILD HEARTS™outlet 90 · players 50 · Feb 2023
Recent reviews (234 tracked)
- 95Denshattack!Jul 16, 2026 · Jacob Hegarty
“Playing Denshattack! is an amazing time both visually and auditorily; the story is great; the gameplay is so fun; it took me back to playing other skate games, which might seem weird, but they have done a great job of combining multiple genres into a solid and fun game.”
read full review ↗ - 75Monopoly: Star Wars™ Heroes vs. VillainsJul 1, 2026 · Jacob Hegarty
“Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains offers a fun twist on the classic game.”
read full review ↗ - 70Gothic 1 RemakeJun 24, 2026 · Jacob Hegarty
“A classic RPG remake stemming from a time when RPG were more brutal and let the player explore and discover the world of their own volition. Begin by being literally tossed into the world and have to struggle to survive.”
read full review ↗ - 70John Carpenter's Toxic CommandoJun 10, 2026 · Dylan Blight
“There's some fun to be had with John Carpenter's Toxic Commando if you can play with some friends, especially, as that's the best way to play these types of games, but there's also just a bit too much stuffed in here to make it have the same level of replayability that leads to long-term success.”
read full review ↗ - 65CODE VEIN IIMay 22, 2026 · Dylan Blight
“Code Vein II delivers satisfying combat and some genuinely fantastic boss encounters, but uneven exploration and some pacing issues keep it from reaching its full potential.”
read full review ↗ - 70Invincible VSMay 21, 2026 · Dylan Blight
“Invincible VS captures the chaotic energy, brutal violence, and larger-than-life spectacle that make the Invincible universe so compelling to visit in the first place.”
read full review ↗ - 90Rune DiceMay 20, 2026 · Jacob Hegarty
“As someone who normally isn’t a deck builder fan, I was all in on this game.”
read full review ↗ - 95PRAGMATAApr 22, 2026 · Jacob Hegarty
“From the compelling story arcs to the exciting gameplay, Pragmata has proved to be a memorable experience.”
read full review ↗ - 70Xenonauts 2Apr 22, 2026 · Jacob Hegarty
“Xenonauts 2 is a fun and challenging game that works well on PC. There is a massive library of lore to read and research, as well as challenging gameplay.”
read full review ↗ - 80Poker Night at the InventoryMar 7, 2026 · Jacob Hegarty
“Poker Night at the Inventory is been a great portable game for the Steam Deck and great to play at home”
read full review ↗ - 100Scott Pilgrim EXMar 6, 2026 · Jacob Hegarty
“This game is a great addition to any library, even for those who may not be familiar with the property or the broader universe it comes from.”
read full review ↗ - 90REANIMALFeb 24, 2026 · Dylan Blight
“Reanimal was hard to put down, with sensational pacing that builds tension and then plays out spectacular cinematic scenes”
read full review ↗ - 90Once Upon A KATAMARIDec 10, 2025 · Jacob Hegarty
“The music and melodies fast become earworms hard to cleanse”
read full review ↗ - 95Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: BattlemarkedDec 8, 2025 · Jacob Hegarty
“I have already gifted a copy to one of my friends, hoping that we can play soon. The developers have made the game interesting and have allowed many aspects of D&D campaigns to carry over.”
read full review ↗ - 90BALL x PITOct 16, 2025 · Dylan Blight
“Ball x Pit is an addictive ball-breaking cross-genre sugar-rush that'll keep you up all night in the best ways as you keep going deeper, looking for the higher scores, and ways to improve your run.”
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