Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core Review Summary
Last updated: 2026-07-08
- High trust in developers
- Core game is fun
- New mechanics are engaging
- Game not recommended currently
- Loses DRG's spirit
- Shared upgrades cause waiting
Emotions
Archetypes
Hardware
Windows <8GB VRAM / <16GB RAMnegativeWindows 8-11GB VRAMmixed
Snapshot History
Positive
Negative
394
48%
52%
136
100%
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 80%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 18%
- Protest reviews
- 2%
- 0%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 100%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 85
- Negative points
- 562
- Gameplay points
- 37
- Perf. points
- 11
- Rec. points
- 55
- Misc points
- 0
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
High trust in developers
| There is strong trust in the developers Ghost Ship Games to listen to community feedback, fix issues, and support the game post-launch, with the first significant update showing their commitment. | 35% |
Game has strong potential
| Many players see the game has great promise and a solid foundation, believing it can become excellent with further updates and polish. | 27% |
New mechanics are engaging
| Players enjoy the new roguelite mechanics, abilities, and the variety of weapons and classes, finding them fun and engaging. | 23% |
Retains iconic DRG style
| The game successfully retains the visual style and atmosphere of the Deep Rock Galactic universe, which players appreciate. | 22% |
Weapons and classes feel good
| The weapons and classes feel good to use, with satisfying gunplay and cool design that contributes to the fun factor. | 16% |
Improving but needs more content
| The game is considered to be moving in the right direction with updates improving balance, but some players feel the fun diminishes quickly after initial runs. | 15% |
New content added
| New cave generation and side objectives have been added, increasing map variety and gameplay diversity. | 15% |
QoL improvements made
| Quality-of-life improvements, such as initiating expedition upgrade selection, have been implemented to streamline the experience. | 15% |
Core game is fun
| Players generally find the core gameplay loop of the game to be enjoyable and fun, despite any other issues they might have. | 12% |
Solo play is good
| Solo play is considered fine and enjoyable, with a helpful AI companion named Cooper that upgrades alongside the player. | 11% |
Core loop is combat-focused DRG
| The core loop is described as more combat-focused Deep Rock Galactic with challenging enemies, simplified cave design, and more weapons, which is acceptable to players. | 7% |
Optimization is good
| Players report the game is well-optimized, running smoothly on their systems without major performance issues. | 6% |
Co-op playerbase is skilled
| The cooperative player base is considered knowledgeable and helpful, enhancing the multiplayer experience. | 6% |
Willing to change review
| Some players are currently leaving negative reviews due to issues, but intend to continue playing and hope to change their review to positive once improvements are made. | 6% |
Permanent upgrades matter
| Players feel that gaining experience and permanent upgrades noticeably affects gameplay, making runs more rewarding over time. | 6% |
Boss selection improved
| Boss selection in this game is considered better than the original Deep Rock Galactic's bosses, providing more interesting encounters. | 6% |
Hub feels empty
| The hub area is visually appealing but feels empty and lifeless, lacking activity or purpose. | 6% |
Gear dictated by run
| Weapons and gear are obtained through mid-run discoveries, adding a roguelike element that some players appreciate for variety. | 6% |
Ramrod weapon is liked
| The ramrod weapon is specifically liked by some players for its feel and performance. | 6% |