The Games Machine

2312

Total Reviews

Journalists

79.6

Average Score

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity

-0.7

Metacritic Disparity

+10.8

Combined Disparity

+5.2

Average of both sources

Scoring Pattern

N/A

Lowest Score

Highest Score

9.6

Score Spread(variance in their own scores)

Low score spread detected. This outlet may use a narrow scoring range or binary scoring system.

Review Timing

774 early (33%)1375 launch window (59%)163 late (7%)

Review summary

Updated Oct 14, 2026

Based on 2,312 scored reviews, The Games Machine gives games an average score of 79.6/100. The Games Machine scores games 0.7 points lower than Steam users and 10.8 points higher than Metacritic users.

How these comparisons are calculated

Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 2,312)

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2byMarco Bortoluzzi
Oct 14, 2026Launch window
80/100View review
Steam 94.3/100 · -14.3 pts
over the hillbyPietro Iacullo
Oct 14, 2026Launch window
85/100View review
Steam 92.5/100 · -7.5 pts
Star Wars: Galactic RacerbyDaniele Cucchiarelli
Oct 13, 2026Launch window
88/100View review
Steam 86.6/100 · +1.4 ptsMetacritic 82/100 · +6.0 pts
Castlevania: Belmont's CursebyDanilo Dellafrana
Oct 13, 2026Early review
85/100View review
Steam 71.3/100 · +13.7 ptsMetacritic 77/100 · +8.0 pts
RatatanbyThe Games Machine Staff
Oct 12, 2026Early review
78/100View review
Steam 82.3/100 · -4.3 pts

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