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Stardew Valley

analyzed 2026-08-10 · sample of 622 English reviews across the whole review history

Players most often describe Stardew Valley as a calming escape, with 15.9% of sampled reviews mentioning relaxation and nearly all of them positively. The recurring praise centers on the game being a "major anxiety reliever with a calm environment" and "Very good game to unwind with." Gameplay is the next most-cited strength, appearing in 12.2% of reviews, with players calling it "just flatout fun through and through" and noting the "Countless hours of gameplay." Addictiveness also comes up frequently, with one player saying it "single handedly destroyed my social life" and others noting they "will play for hours on end without realizing it." The amount of content and the characters draw consistent praise, as do the multiplayer, price value, and story. Players mention the "charming and lovable" storyline and the appeal of interacting with "village NPCS (marriage options too)." Romance is a recurring theme players bring up. The music, art style, mods, and exploration are also positively received, with the "cozy little pixel art farming sim" aesthetic and the ability to "explore an entire new world" standing out. Opinion splits are rare but do exist. Game length is the most divided aspect, with 8 positive mentions against 5 negative ones, including one player noting "The first 140 hours are pretty good." The learning curve also splits opinion: some find it "simple enough for any level of gamer to pick up," while others say it "can, and probably will, feel overwhelming when you start." A few players mention the fishing as "a bit challenging," and one jokingly calls it "the Dark souls of farming sims." Overall, the negative mentions across all aspects are sparse, and no aspect shows a majority of criticism.

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Aspects

share of sample, axis to 20% · ± is the sampling uncertainty around each share

  • positive
  • mixed / neutral
  • negative
  • relaxation

    97 positive · 2 negative · 0 mixed · 0 neutral

    • I love this game it is super relaxing to play on your own and its also fun to play with friends.
      positive · Sep 30, 2021 · review 100263217
    • Its a chill and relaxing game with so much content.
      positive · Oct 31, 2021 · review 101998410
    • Highly recommend for a relaxing game.
      positive · Oct 31, 2021 · review 101998780
  • gameplay

    70 positive · 2 negative · 4 mixed · 0 neutral

    • Great game and amazing 100 hours, I hope creators of story of seasons can get somethings from.
      positive · Sep 30, 2021 · review 100264170
    • Nothing about this game is frustrating or annoying, it just flatout fun through and through.
      positive · Mar 31, 2022 · review 113140972
    • like farmville but fun and cool
      positive · May 31, 2022 · review 116310430
  • addictiveness

    53 positive · 2 negative · 0 mixed · 0 neutral

    • Once you're over the initial learning curve, this game is seriously addicting and has characteristics fun for anyone.
      positive · Nov 30, 2021 · review 104909997
    • game is great but kinda addictive, banger music tho
      positive · Feb 28, 2022 · review 111268068
    • This game single handedly destroyed my social life.
      positive · Mar 31, 2022 · review 113140804
  • content amount

    51 positive · 2 negative · 0 mixed · 0 neutral

    • Its a chill and relaxing game with so much content.
      positive · Oct 31, 2021 · review 101998410
    • amazing game just compleated comunity center lots to do and now with multiplayer u and ur friends can accomplish it all together crazy ape is still updating after years and years of it being out will not disapoint this game wont be forgotten
      positive · Dec 31, 2021 · review 107017886
    • To my knowledge, there is always something to do in this game to either pass time or progress on the main story.
      positive · Dec 31, 2021 · review 107017945
  • characters

    34 positive · 4 negative · 1 mixed · 0 neutral

    • - Interact with the village NPCS (marriage options too).
      positive · Apr 30, 2022 · review 114748388
    • Love my alcoholic husband
      positive · Jun 30, 2022 · review 117961251
    • music man and alcoholic <3
      positive · Jun 30, 2022 · review 117961531
  • multiplayer

    37 positive · 1 negative · 1 mixed · 0 neutral

    • I love this game it is super relaxing to play on your own and its also fun to play with friends.
      positive · Sep 30, 2021 · review 100263217
    • Amazing game with multiplayer.
      positive · Nov 30, 2021 · review 104909854
    • amazing game just compleated comunity center lots to do and now with multiplayer u and ur friends can accomplish it all together crazy ape is still updating after years and years of it being out will not disapoint this game wont be forgotten
      positive · Dec 31, 2021 · review 107017886
  • price value

    22 positive · 0 negative · 0 mixed · 0 neutral

    • Totally worth the buy.
      positive · Oct 31, 2021 · review 101998410
    • This game is super fun definitely worth the price.
      positive · Dec 31, 2021 · review 107018174
    • For the price the hours and plain enjoyment you can get out of it are unmatched.
      positive · Mar 31, 2022 · review 113140972
  • replayability

    18 positive · 0 negative · 0 mixed · 1 neutral

    • The replayability is amazing, what with all the different farms you can start with, plus modding the game adds even MORE fun.
      positive · Apr 30, 2023 · review 137585880
    • Started playing in 2017 on PS4, and I'm still playing in 2025.
      positive · Jan 31, 2025 · review 186861056
    • This remains the best farm sim/cozy game I've played in the last decade and it's the one I keep coming back to.
      positive · Apr 30, 2025 · review 193937086
  • story

    18 positive · 0 negative · 0 mixed · 0 neutral

    • i love the story
      positive · Jan 31, 2023 · review 131970919
    • The characters are great, with great stories, and I just adore Stardew.
      positive · May 31, 2023 · review 139345355
    • The gameplay is simple to understand and the storyline and characters are charming and lovable.
      positive · Nov 30, 2023 · review 152613408
  • music

    15 positive · 0 negative · 1 mixed · 0 neutral

    • game is great but kinda addictive, banger music tho
      positive · Feb 28, 2022 · review 111268068
    • The music alone is one of the most enjoyable and pleasant part of the game.
      positive · Mar 31, 2023 · review 135838155
    • I REALLY ENJOY THIS GAME, IT'S SUPER CHILL AND THE MUSIC IS FUN :)
      positive · Dec 31, 2023 · review 154931831
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  • mods

    14 positive · 1 negative · 0 mixed · 0 neutral

    • very enjoyable better modded
      positive · Jan 31, 2022 · review 109213141
    • - Mod friendly
      positive · Apr 30, 2022 · review 114748388
    • Amazing game played it on switch but finally got it on pc as well to add mods
      positive · Aug 31, 2022 · review 121547420
  • game length

    8 positive · 5 negative · 0 mixed · 0 neutral

    • The first 140 hours are pretty good.
      positive · Oct 31, 2023 · review 149280315
    • Intriguing story with memorable characters and hours of entertainment.
      positive · Oct 31, 2024 · review 178127085
    • It's Stardew Valley, its the cozy little pixel art farming sim we all know and love, it's a smaller download but a long extensive and story.
      positive · Dec 31, 2024 · review 184378239
  • art style

    12 positive · 0 negative · 0 mixed · 0 neutral

    • The game has amazing style and cute little animations that will entertain you for hours!
      positive · May 31, 2024 · review 166427437
    • The art style is beautiful and nostalgic, perfectly complemented by a relaxing soundtrack that keeps you immersed for hours on end.
      positive · Nov 30, 2024 · review 181191290
    • I'm a huge fan of the simply pixel graphics in games like this, but that's not even where the game shines.
      positive · Dec 31, 2024 · review 184375280
  • progression

    9 positive · 2 negative · 0 mixed · 0 neutral

    • - Progress into the village events and charming story.
      positive · Apr 30, 2022 · review 114748388
    • The bundles are a fun way to collect things and progress in the game and the characters are interesting.
      positive · Jul 31, 2022 · review 119852812
    • it's a really fun immersive game which involves world building and leveling up.
      positive · Sep 30, 2025 · review 205578659
  • combat

    8 positive · 1 negative · 0 mixed · 1 neutral

    • Meet new people explore an entire new world and fight monsters.
      positive · Sep 30, 2021 · review 100263217
    • - Go fight monsters into the cave (spooky).
      positive · Apr 30, 2022 · review 114748388
    • Also, there is terraria- like combat to the game, i love this game and i give it a giant thumbs up
      positive · Apr 30, 2016 · review 22732857
  • exploration

    10 positive · 0 negative · 0 mixed · 0 neutral

    • Many cute surprises, lots to explore but no pressure.
      positive · Nov 30, 2022 · review 127660632
    • you're taking care of your crops, upgrading your farm, taking care of your animals, and even finding even more places to explore after you get later into the game!
      positive · Jul 31, 2023 · review 143173663
    • The sheer amount of things to do, from customizing your farm to exploring the mysterious caves, ensures you’re never bored.
      positive · Nov 30, 2024 · review 181191290
  • player choice

    10 positive · 0 negative · 0 mixed · 0 neutral

    • I love how free this game is!
      positive · Nov 30, 2021 · review 104910697
    • although its time consuming its also calming and relaxing, i enjoy talking to people (npc's) in game and also getting closer to them, i also like the freedom, along with some realistic aspects of the game!
      positive · Feb 28, 2023 · review 133831387
    • can do gay marriage
      positive · Jul 31, 2024 · review 171192069
  • learning curve

    3 positive · 3 negative · 1 mixed · 2 neutral

    • More intuitive and entertaining than I thought it would be, Stardew Valley is easy to get into with a pace slow enough that the payoff for even small achievements feels satisfying.
      positive · Jan 31, 2022 · review 109213793
    • It's simple enough for any level of gamer to pick up, but in-depth enough to captivate your attention for hours.
      positive · Jan 31, 2017 · review 29616603
    • It's super easy to play, very fun to play by yourself and with friends!
      positive · Jul 31, 2019 · review 54393483
  • customization

    7 positive · 1 negative · 0 mixed · 0 neutral

    • A great, 'wind down from your day,' kind of game where you get to slowly build and customize your farm while meeting all the townspeople in Stardew Valley.
      positive · Nov 30, 2023 · review 152611910
    • Granted it would be awesome to be able to be gender neutral (I have some non-binary friends), the character creation is quite cute.
      positive · Mar 31, 2024 · review 161917956
    • The sheer amount of things to do, from customizing your farm to exploring the mysterious caves, ensures you’re never bored.
      positive · Nov 30, 2024 · review 181191290
  • pacing

    6 positive · 2 negative · 0 mixed · 0 neutral

    • More intuitive and entertaining than I thought it would be, Stardew Valley is easy to get into with a pace slow enough that the payoff for even small achievements feels satisfying.
      positive · Jan 31, 2022 · review 109213793
    • One of the biggest things i like about the game is that there is no timeline to do anything. you play at your own pace.
      positive · Mar 31, 2022 · review 113140497
    • I really enjoy the pacing and story of this game.
      positive · Apr 30, 2016 · review 22732656
  • updates

    7 positive · 1 negative · 0 mixed · 0 neutral

    • amazing game just compleated comunity center lots to do and now with multiplayer u and ur friends can accomplish it all together crazy ape is still updating after years and years of it being out will not disapoint this game wont be forgotten
      positive · Dec 31, 2021 · review 107017886
    • i initially walked away from the game back in 2020 but came back after the 1.5 update. it added a lot to the game, and i have been playing it regularly ever since.
      positive · Mar 31, 2022 · review 113140497
    • The game is constantly being updated and I've run into very few (meaning maybe one in the early days) glitches.
      positive · Nov 30, 2023 · review 152613408
  • atmosphere

    7 positive · 0 negative · 0 mixed · 0 neutral

    • the music makes you feel happy and the mysteriousness of it all is enjoyable.
      positive · Mar 31, 2024 · review 161917775
    • It's clearly a labor of love and very charming.
      positive · Jun 30, 2026 · review 229285049
    • Absolutly charming and perfect for rainy days or lazy nights.
      positive · Mar 31, 2017 · review 30864075
  • quest design

    5 positive · 2 negative · 0 mixed · 0 neutral

    • Chill , Time Killer , Focus on missions more and I love farming so.
      positive · May 31, 2024 · review 166427506
    • Easy to fall into wanting to complete quests and grow your farm.
      positive · Jan 31, 2026 · review 217297358
    • There are plenty of quests to achieve for your neighbors and that does give a feeling of accomplishment.
      positive · Jun 30, 2016 · review 23969499
  • world

    7 positive · 0 negative · 0 mixed · 0 neutral

    • Meet new people explore an entire new world and fight monsters.
      positive · Sep 30, 2021 · review 100263217
    • You genuinely feel like you're part of the little world of Pelican Town.
      positive · Nov 30, 2024 · review 181191290
    • it's a really fun immersive game which involves world building and leveling up.
      positive · Sep 30, 2025 · review 205578659
  • difficulty

    3 positive · 2 negative · 1 mixed · 0 neutral

    • Its like the Dark souls of farming sims
      positive · Aug 31, 2025 · review 203288285
    • The fishing can be a bit challenging depending on what fish you're going after and if you've prepared a bit before hand but when you succeed the feeling is worth it.
      positive · Jan 31, 2021 · review 85724196
    • A definite must play if you like a more laid back game that still has some challenges to it.
      positive · Jan 31, 2021 · review 85724424
  • performance

    5 positive · 1 negative · 0 mixed · 0 neutral

    • This game is amazing there are no lags that i have found thereabout the years
      positive · Sep 30, 2023 · review 147395362
    • Good casual game to play, that doesnt require anything to demanding for a PC to play
      positive · Jun 30, 2025 · review 198596647
    • Running like a dream.
      positive · Jul 31, 2016 · review 24643598
  • developer conduct

    5 positive · 0 negative · 0 mixed · 0 neutral

    • This game is incredibly detailed and well-built, and is a project very worthy of the Labor of Love Steam Award for the endless time put into this game by the sole developer.
      positive · Nov 30, 2024 · review 181191176
    • It's clearly a labor of love and very charming.
      positive · Jun 30, 2026 · review 229285049
    • And if you look into the creation of Stardew Valley, this whole thing was put together by one person!
      positive · Nov 30, 2019 · review 58818135
  • graphics

    5 positive · 0 negative · 0 mixed · 0 neutral

    • Very funny, simple graphics and easy to get addicted to it :D
      positive · Nov 30, 2016 · review 28106339
    • The sprites are great, the colours are great, the game plays almost perfectly, etc.
      positive · Aug 31, 2018 · review 44495415
    • The game is so beautiful and has an awesome soundtrack.
      positive · Nov 30, 2018 · review 47219742
  • realism

    5 positive · 0 negative · 0 mixed · 0 neutral

    • Gives you the farming experience people want.
      positive · Apr 30, 2022 · review 114748578
    • although its time consuming its also calming and relaxing, i enjoy talking to people (npc's) in game and also getting closer to them, i also like the freedom, along with some realistic aspects of the game!
      positive · Feb 28, 2023 · review 133831387
    • Probably the best farm simulator I've played, very relaxing and entertaining
      positive · Nov 30, 2023 · review 152611920

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  • romance 11

Review timeline

monthly peak 33,475 reviews · all languages

review volume 10,000 20,000 30,000 0 positive review share 100% 50% 0% 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Feb 2016 · 1,716 reviews (1,701 up · 15 down) · 99% positive Mar 2016 · 10,225 reviews (10,088 up · 137 down) · 99% positive Apr 2016 · 3,341 reviews (3,269 up · 72 down) · 98% positive May 2016 · 1,757 reviews (1,713 up · 44 down) · 97% positive Jun 2016 · 1,860 reviews (1,813 up · 47 down) · 97% positive Jul 2016 · 1,994 reviews (1,940 up · 54 down) · 97% positive Aug 2016 · 1,009 reviews (990 up · 19 down) · 98% positive Sep 2016 · 826 reviews (816 up · 10 down) · 99% positive Oct 2016 · 1,203 reviews (1,167 up · 36 down) · 97% positive Nov 2016 · 9,894 reviews (9,847 up · 47 down) · 100% positive Dec 2016 · 2,100 reviews (2,022 up · 78 down) · 96% positive Jan 2017 · 2,028 reviews (1,952 up · 76 down) · 96% positive Feb 2017 · 1,775 reviews (1,723 up · 52 down) · 97% positive Mar 2017 · 1,561 reviews (1,497 up · 64 down) · 96% positive Apr 2017 · 1,282 reviews (1,236 up · 46 down) · 96% positive May 2017 · 1,286 reviews (1,222 up · 64 down) · 95% positive Jun 2017 · 2,477 reviews (2,374 up · 103 down) · 96% positive Jul 2017 · 4,056 reviews (3,887 up · 169 down) · 96% positive Aug 2017 · 1,317 reviews (1,268 up · 49 down) · 96% positive Sep 2017 · 1,052 reviews (1,022 up · 30 down) · 97% positive Oct 2017 · 1,173 reviews (1,128 up · 45 down) · 96% positive Nov 2017 · 10,101 reviews (10,018 up · 83 down) · 99% positive Dec 2017 · 1,927 reviews (1,875 up · 52 down) · 97% positive Jan 2018 · 2,056 reviews (1,983 up · 73 down) · 96% positive Feb 2018 · 1,278 reviews (1,228 up · 50 down) · 96% positive Mar 2018 · 1,023 reviews (979 up · 44 down) · 96% positive Apr 2018 · 983 reviews (951 up · 32 down) · 97% positive May 2018 · 3,039 reviews (2,900 up · 139 down) · 95% positive Jun 2018 · 2,170 reviews (2,040 up · 130 down) · 94% positive Jul 2018 · 2,075 reviews (1,985 up · 90 down) · 96% positive Aug 2018 · 2,317 reviews (2,159 up · 158 down) · 93% positive Sep 2018 · 1,064 reviews (988 up · 76 down) · 93% positive Oct 2018 · 991 reviews (925 up · 66 down) · 93% positive Nov 2018 · 7,960 reviews (7,891 up · 69 down) · 99% positive Dec 2018 · 1,762 reviews (1,671 up · 91 down) · 95% positive Jan 2019 · 1,852 reviews (1,739 up · 113 down) · 94% positive Feb 2019 · 1,316 reviews (1,243 up · 73 down) · 94% positive Mar 2019 · 1,486 reviews (1,406 up · 80 down) · 95% positive Apr 2019 · 1,108 reviews (1,041 up · 67 down) · 94% positive May 2019 · 1,234 reviews (1,177 up · 57 down) · 95% positive Jun 2019 · 12,886 reviews (12,757 up · 129 down) · 99% positive Jul 2019 · 12,993 reviews (12,824 up · 169 down) · 99% positive Aug 2019 · 934 reviews (864 up · 70 down) · 93% positive Sep 2019 · 814 reviews (761 up · 53 down) · 93% positive Oct 2019 · 1,432 reviews (1,387 up · 45 down) · 97% positive Nov 2019 · 13,519 reviews (13,438 up · 81 down) · 99% positive Dec 2019 · 14,261 reviews (14,063 up · 198 down) · 99% positive Jan 2020 · 9,971 reviews (9,770 up · 201 down) · 98% positive Feb 2020 · 8,593 reviews (8,299 up · 294 down) · 97% positive Mar 2020 · 9,427 reviews (9,248 up · 179 down) · 98% positive Apr 2020 · 8,682 reviews (8,528 up · 154 down) · 98% positive May 2020 · 6,103 reviews (6,003 up · 100 down) · 98% positive Jun 2020 · 5,610 reviews (5,485 up · 125 down) · 98% positive Jul 2020 · 8,527 reviews (8,301 up · 226 down) · 97% positive Aug 2020 · 5,672 reviews (5,526 up · 146 down) · 97% positive Sep 2020 · 4,558 reviews (4,483 up · 75 down) · 98% positive Oct 2020 · 4,241 reviews (4,170 up · 71 down) · 98% positive Nov 2020 · 9,068 reviews (8,988 up · 80 down) · 99% positive Dec 2020 · 12,978 reviews (12,784 up · 194 down) · 99% positive Jan 2021 · 15,695 reviews (15,439 up · 256 down) · 98% positive Feb 2021 · 10,340 reviews (10,076 up · 264 down) · 97% positive Mar 2021 · 9,973 reviews (9,801 up · 172 down) · 98% positive Apr 2021 · 7,331 reviews (7,216 up · 115 down) · 98% positive May 2021 · 6,557 reviews (6,463 up · 94 down) · 99% positive Jun 2021 · 7,430 reviews (7,288 up · 142 down) · 98% positive Jul 2021 · 9,812 reviews (9,638 up · 174 down) · 98% positive Aug 2021 · 9,788 reviews (9,588 up · 200 down) · 98% positive Sep 2021 · 6,513 reviews (6,404 up · 109 down) · 98% positive Oct 2021 · 6,345 reviews (6,229 up · 116 down) · 98% positive Nov 2021 · 11,725 reviews (11,606 up · 119 down) · 99% positive Dec 2021 · 9,773 reviews (9,628 up · 145 down) · 99% positive Jan 2022 · 10,290 reviews (10,108 up · 182 down) · 98% positive Feb 2022 · 6,947 reviews (6,814 up · 133 down) · 98% positive Mar 2022 · 6,905 reviews (6,805 up · 100 down) · 99% positive Apr 2022 · 6,172 reviews (6,059 up · 113 down) · 98% positive May 2022 · 6,874 reviews (6,776 up · 98 down) · 99% positive Jun 2022 · 8,485 reviews (8,338 up · 147 down) · 98% positive Jul 2022 · 10,448 reviews (10,259 up · 189 down) · 98% positive Aug 2022 · 7,851 reviews (7,704 up · 147 down) · 98% positive Sep 2022 · 5,491 reviews (5,391 up · 100 down) · 98% positive Oct 2022 · 5,013 reviews (4,909 up · 104 down) · 98% positive Nov 2022 · 10,330 reviews (10,222 up · 108 down) · 99% positive Dec 2022 · 8,269 reviews (8,120 up · 149 down) · 98% positive Jan 2023 · 10,685 reviews (10,473 up · 212 down) · 98% positive Feb 2023 · 7,756 reviews (7,596 up · 160 down) · 98% positive Mar 2023 · 8,261 reviews (8,114 up · 147 down) · 98% positive Apr 2023 · 6,887 reviews (6,749 up · 138 down) · 98% positive May 2023 · 5,942 reviews (5,816 up · 126 down) · 98% positive Jun 2023 · 7,317 reviews (7,157 up · 160 down) · 98% positive Jul 2023 · 10,727 reviews (10,497 up · 230 down) · 98% positive Aug 2023 · 8,663 reviews (8,469 up · 194 down) · 98% positive Sep 2023 · 6,336 reviews (6,194 up · 142 down) · 98% positive Oct 2023 · 6,880 reviews (6,748 up · 132 down) · 98% positive Nov 2023 · 15,205 reviews (15,056 up · 149 down) · 99% positive Dec 2023 · 8,448 reviews (8,270 up · 178 down) · 98% positive Jan 2024 · 9,386 reviews (9,163 up · 223 down) · 98% positive Feb 2024 · 7,556 reviews (7,375 up · 181 down) · 98% positive Mar 2024 · 19,963 reviews (19,651 up · 312 down) · 98% positive Apr 2024 · 18,475 reviews (17,255 up · 1,220 down) · 93% positive May 2024 · 13,924 reviews (13,674 up · 250 down) · 98% positive Jun 2024 · 10,397 reviews (10,227 up · 170 down) · 98% positive Jul 2024 · 16,651 reviews (16,384 up · 267 down) · 98% positive Aug 2024 · 11,066 reviews (10,897 up · 169 down) · 98% positive Sep 2024 · 7,717 reviews (7,574 up · 143 down) · 98% positive Oct 2024 · 12,578 reviews (12,331 up · 247 down) · 98% positive Nov 2024 · 33,475 reviews (33,252 up · 223 down) · 99% positive Dec 2024 · 23,399 reviews (23,128 up · 271 down) · 99% positive Jan 2025 · 12,175 reviews (11,989 up · 186 down) · 98% positive Feb 2025 · 8,204 reviews (8,040 up · 164 down) · 98% positive Mar 2025 · 11,682 reviews (11,486 up · 196 down) · 98% positive Apr 2025 · 8,412 reviews (8,268 up · 144 down) · 98% positive May 2025 · 7,980 reviews (7,832 up · 148 down) · 98% positive Jun 2025 · 9,469 reviews (9,297 up · 172 down) · 98% positive Jul 2025 · 17,343 reviews (16,939 up · 404 down) · 98% positive Aug 2025 · 11,355 reviews (11,161 up · 194 down) · 98% positive Sep 2025 · 8,236 reviews (8,089 up · 147 down) · 98% positive Oct 2025 · 9,797 reviews (9,651 up · 146 down) · 99% positive Nov 2025 · 9,052 reviews (8,902 up · 150 down) · 98% positive Dec 2025 · 10,342 reviews (10,203 up · 139 down) · 99% positive Jan 2026 · 11,849 reviews (11,659 up · 190 down) · 98% positive Feb 2026 · 8,269 reviews (8,135 up · 134 down) · 98% positive Mar 2026 · 11,305 reviews (11,106 up · 199 down) · 98% positive Apr 2026 · 8,325 reviews (8,199 up · 126 down) · 98% positive May 2026 · 9,081 reviews (8,908 up · 173 down) · 98% positive Jun 2026 · 8,416 reviews (8,252 up · 164 down) · 98% positive Jul 2026 · 10,516 reviews (10,339 up · 177 down) · 98% positive Aug 2026 · 2,653 reviews (2,599 up · 54 down) · 98% positive

monthly share rated positive · 50% reference · months with <5 reviews faded

the timeline as a table
Reviews per month, all languages; months with no reviews are left out.
month reviews up down positive note
Feb 2016 1,716 1,701 15 99%
Mar 2016 10,225 10,088 137 99%
Apr 2016 3,341 3,269 72 98%
May 2016 1,757 1,713 44 97%
Jun 2016 1,860 1,813 47 97%
Jul 2016 1,994 1,940 54 97%
Aug 2016 1,009 990 19 98%
Sep 2016 826 816 10 99%
Oct 2016 1,203 1,167 36 97%
Nov 2016 9,894 9,847 47 100%
Dec 2016 2,100 2,022 78 96%
Jan 2017 2,028 1,952 76 96%
Feb 2017 1,775 1,723 52 97%
Mar 2017 1,561 1,497 64 96%
Apr 2017 1,282 1,236 46 96%
May 2017 1,286 1,222 64 95%
Jun 2017 2,477 2,374 103 96%
Jul 2017 4,056 3,887 169 96%
Aug 2017 1,317 1,268 49 96%
Sep 2017 1,052 1,022 30 97%
Oct 2017 1,173 1,128 45 96%
Nov 2017 10,101 10,018 83 99%
Dec 2017 1,927 1,875 52 97%
Jan 2018 2,056 1,983 73 96%
Feb 2018 1,278 1,228 50 96%
Mar 2018 1,023 979 44 96%
Apr 2018 983 951 32 97%
May 2018 3,039 2,900 139 95%
Jun 2018 2,170 2,040 130 94%
Jul 2018 2,075 1,985 90 96%
Aug 2018 2,317 2,159 158 93%
Sep 2018 1,064 988 76 93%
Oct 2018 991 925 66 93%
Nov 2018 7,960 7,891 69 99%
Dec 2018 1,762 1,671 91 95%
Jan 2019 1,852 1,739 113 94%
Feb 2019 1,316 1,243 73 94%
Mar 2019 1,486 1,406 80 95%
Apr 2019 1,108 1,041 67 94%
May 2019 1,234 1,177 57 95%
Jun 2019 12,886 12,757 129 99%
Jul 2019 12,993 12,824 169 99%
Aug 2019 934 864 70 93%
Sep 2019 814 761 53 93%
Oct 2019 1,432 1,387 45 97%
Nov 2019 13,519 13,438 81 99%
Dec 2019 14,261 14,063 198 99%
Jan 2020 9,971 9,770 201 98%
Feb 2020 8,593 8,299 294 97%
Mar 2020 9,427 9,248 179 98%
Apr 2020 8,682 8,528 154 98%
May 2020 6,103 6,003 100 98%
Jun 2020 5,610 5,485 125 98%
Jul 2020 8,527 8,301 226 97%
Aug 2020 5,672 5,526 146 97%
Sep 2020 4,558 4,483 75 98%
Oct 2020 4,241 4,170 71 98%
Nov 2020 9,068 8,988 80 99%
Dec 2020 12,978 12,784 194 99%
Jan 2021 15,695 15,439 256 98%
Feb 2021 10,340 10,076 264 97%
Mar 2021 9,973 9,801 172 98%
Apr 2021 7,331 7,216 115 98%
May 2021 6,557 6,463 94 99%
Jun 2021 7,430 7,288 142 98%
Jul 2021 9,812 9,638 174 98%
Aug 2021 9,788 9,588 200 98%
Sep 2021 6,513 6,404 109 98%
Oct 2021 6,345 6,229 116 98%
Nov 2021 11,725 11,606 119 99%
Dec 2021 9,773 9,628 145 99%
Jan 2022 10,290 10,108 182 98%
Feb 2022 6,947 6,814 133 98%
Mar 2022 6,905 6,805 100 99%
Apr 2022 6,172 6,059 113 98%
May 2022 6,874 6,776 98 99%
Jun 2022 8,485 8,338 147 98%
Jul 2022 10,448 10,259 189 98%
Aug 2022 7,851 7,704 147 98%
Sep 2022 5,491 5,391 100 98%
Oct 2022 5,013 4,909 104 98%
Nov 2022 10,330 10,222 108 99%
Dec 2022 8,269 8,120 149 98%
Jan 2023 10,685 10,473 212 98%
Feb 2023 7,756 7,596 160 98%
Mar 2023 8,261 8,114 147 98%
Apr 2023 6,887 6,749 138 98%
May 2023 5,942 5,816 126 98%
Jun 2023 7,317 7,157 160 98%
Jul 2023 10,727 10,497 230 98%
Aug 2023 8,663 8,469 194 98%
Sep 2023 6,336 6,194 142 98%
Oct 2023 6,880 6,748 132 98%
Nov 2023 15,205 15,056 149 99%
Dec 2023 8,448 8,270 178 98%
Jan 2024 9,386 9,163 223 98%
Feb 2024 7,556 7,375 181 98%
Mar 2024 19,963 19,651 312 98%
Apr 2024 18,475 17,255 1,220 93%
May 2024 13,924 13,674 250 98%
Jun 2024 10,397 10,227 170 98%
Jul 2024 16,651 16,384 267 98%
Aug 2024 11,066 10,897 169 98%
Sep 2024 7,717 7,574 143 98%
Oct 2024 12,578 12,331 247 98%
Nov 2024 33,475 33,252 223 99%
Dec 2024 23,399 23,128 271 99%
Jan 2025 12,175 11,989 186 98%
Feb 2025 8,204 8,040 164 98%
Mar 2025 11,682 11,486 196 98%
Apr 2025 8,412 8,268 144 98%
May 2025 7,980 7,832 148 98%
Jun 2025 9,469 9,297 172 98%
Jul 2025 17,343 16,939 404 98%
Aug 2025 11,355 11,161 194 98%
Sep 2025 8,236 8,089 147 98%
Oct 2025 9,797 9,651 146 99%
Nov 2025 9,052 8,902 150 98%
Dec 2025 10,342 10,203 139 99%
Jan 2026 11,849 11,659 190 98%
Feb 2026 8,269 8,135 134 98%
Mar 2026 11,305 11,106 199 98%
Apr 2026 8,325 8,199 126 98%
May 2026 9,081 8,908 173 98%
Jun 2026 8,416 8,252 164 98%
Jul 2026 10,516 10,339 177 98%
Aug 2026 2,653 2,599 54 98%

How this report was made
Population
all Steam reviews of the game (every language, purchase type, and verdict), walked newest-first per window; only English-language reviews are analyzed
Sample
622 English reviews, time-proportional draw over 127 windows (newest-first within each), taken from an all-language walk and kept English-only — where English is a minority the sample runs smaller than the draw, and every margin of error is computed at 622
Aspect yield
302 of 622 analyzed reviews carry at least one aspect (48.6%); every share on this page divides by all 622
Interval regime
calm: standard margins of error for a share of a sample (Wilson interval), no widening needed
Fetch paths
127 time windows fetched directly (windowed)
Language mix
1,000 fetched: english 623 · brazilian 147 · spanish 63 · 16 more
Steam-marked windows
none flagged by Steam (Valve's off-topic flagging began March 2019)
Marked share
0.0% of sample inside marked windows, under the 2% floor
Narrative
passed the grounding gate first try
Evidence floor
aspects and emergent themes appear only with 5+ supporting reviews; smaller counts sit at the classifier's false-positive floor
Instrument readings
measured once on the study corpus for this model and prompt: frozen calibration, not properties of this run
· aspect tagging vs. human labels
0.766 [0.713–0.811] (F1 against a human-labeled test set; 1.0 is best)
· quotes filed under the wrong aspect
11.6% [6.6–19.6] of quotes, measured by hand on a sample; lower is better
· independent model vs. production labels
0.791 [0.772–0.810] (F1 of the production labeler against an independent judge model)
Versions
deepseek-v4-flash · prompt classify-v1 · ontology v2
Run
serve-20260810T193325Z-0950c59b · code a09d29a

full methodology in the milestone write-ups