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The Blood of Dawnwalker launched to strong reviews. As of September 24, 2026, the aggregated critic score sits around 84 on Metacritic and 85 on OpenCritic, while Steam shows 87% positive across roughly 11,545 English reviews (rated "Very Positive").
All of these numbers are time-sensitive. They reflect review aggregation on that date and will change as more reviews land.
This page compares critic and player scores and explains what each number means — including a common misconception about the Steam percentage.
Critic Scores (September 24, 2026)
| Aggregator | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Metacritic (PC) | ~84 | Weighted average of critic reviews. |
| Metacritic (PS5) | ~83 | Slightly lower than PC. |
| Metacritic (Xbox) | ~86-88 | Small, volatile sample — moves easily. |
| OpenCritic | ~85 | Cross-platform critic aggregate. |
Xbox is noisy
The Xbox Metacritic band (86-88) rests on a small review sample, so it swings more than PC/PS5. Do not read a few points there as a real platform-quality gap.
Player Score: Steam
On Steam, the game shows 87% positive across about 11,545 English-language reviews, which Steam labels "Very Positive." This is a percentage of positive reviews, not a 0-100 score.
87% is not 87/100
A common mistake is reading "87% positive" as an 87/100 score to compare against Metacritic’s 84. They are different scales. The Steam figure is the share of positive user reviews, so it is not directly "3 points above" the critic aggregate.
How to Read the Scores Together
- Critics (~84 Metacritic / ~85 OpenCritic): professional reviews, aggregated and weighted.
- Players (87% positive on Steam): a satisfaction ratio from user reviews, not a scored average.
- Both point the same way: the game landed as well-received at launch.
- Both are dated: re-check the aggregators if you are reading this later.
What the Reviews Tend to Praise and Critique
Without paraphrasing individual outlets, the broad shape of launch coverage is: strong praise for the dark-fantasy atmosphere, the day/night dual-playstyle, and the 30-day narrative stakes; more divided views on pacing and the impossibility of seeing everything in one run. That division is itself a design intent, not a flaw.
Who This Game Suits
This is likely a fit for players who want a narrative-driven, choice-heavy dark-fantasy RPG and are comfortable with a game that deliberately prevents completionism. Its critic and player reception was strong at launch.
Sources
- Metacritic — The Blood of Dawnwalker
- OpenCritic — The Blood of Dawnwalker
- Steam — The Blood of Dawnwalker (reviews)
Related Guides
Characters
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Walkthrough
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Endings Guide
How it all resolves.
Mods & Nexus Guide
Community support after launch.
FAQ
What is The Blood of Dawnwalker’s Metacritic score?
As of September 24, 2026, it is around 84 on Metacritic for PC (83 on PS5, 86-88 on Xbox on a small, volatile sample) and around 85 on OpenCritic. These are time-sensitive aggregates.
What is the Steam review score?
Steam shows 87% positive across about 11,545 English reviews, rated "Very Positive." That is the percentage of positive user reviews, not a 0-100 score.
Is the Steam 87% the same as 87/100?
No. "87% positive" is the share of positive Steam user reviews. It is a different scale from Metacritic’s scored average, so it is not directly comparable as "87 vs 84."
Are the scores final?
No. They were recorded on September 24, 2026 and will move as more reviews are published. Treat them as a snapshot of launch reception.