Matt Kowalski

76.9

Avg Score Given

+1.8

Steam Disparity

+12.5

MC Disparity

+7.1

Combined Disparity

139

Reviews

19 early (14%)102 launch window (73%)18 late (13%)

Scoring Pattern

Lowest Score

100

Highest Score

14.9

Score Spread(variance in their own scores)

Disparity by Outlet

The journalist's average disparity score per outlet

Niche Gamer

87 reviews

+5.0

Marooners' Rock

51 reviews

+9.3

The Outerhaven Productions

1 reviews

+53.0

Review summary

Updated Oct 19, 2026

Based on 139 scored reviews, Matt Kowalski gives games an average score of 76.9/100. Matt Kowalski scores games 1.8 points higher than Steam users and 12.5 points higher than Metacritic users.

How these comparisons are calculated

Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 139)

The Dark Pictures Anthology: Directive 8020viaNiche Gamer
May 15, 2026Launch window
70/100View review
MOUSE: P.I. For HireviaNiche Gamer
Apr 24, 2026Launch window
80/100View review
Steam 93.8/100 · -13.8 ptsMetacritic 83/100 · -3.0 pts
ReplacedviaNiche Gamer
Apr 15, 2026Launch window
85/100View review
Steam 85.1/100 · -0.1 ptsMetacritic 73/100 · +12.0 pts
High on Life 2viaNiche Gamer
Feb 22, 2026Launch window
65/100View review
Steam 71.5/100 · -6.5 ptsMetacritic 59/100 · +6.0 pts
Atomfall Wicked IsleviaNiche Gamer
Feb 16, 2026Late review
70/100View review

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