Gloomhaven Review Summary
Last updated: 2026-10-06
- Excellent board game adaptation
- Outstanding overall game quality
- Superior to physical board game
- Strong multiplayer and co-op
- Multiplayer is severely buggy
- General bugs and glitches
Emotions
Archetypes
Hardware
Windows <8GB VRAMnegativeWindows 12-15GB VRAMnegative
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 89%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 10%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 53%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 47%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 802
- Negative points
- 966
- Gameplay points
- 910
- Perf. points
- 98
- Rec. points
- 261
- Misc points
- 373
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Excellent Board Game Adaptation
| Players repeatedly praise the digital version for being a highly faithful and accurate adaptation of the Gloomhaven board game. The implementation respects the original mechanics and overall experience. | 30% |
Outstanding Overall Game Quality
| Many reviews enthusiastically describe the game as great, awesome, or fantastic, with high praise for its design and content. It is frequently recommended as an excellent title in its genre. | 23% |
Superior to Physical Board Game
| The digital version is praised for eliminating lengthy setup and cleanup, automating rule enforcement, and reducing fiddliness, making it more convenient and often preferred over the physical board game. | 23% |
Strong Multiplayer and Co-op
| Playing with friends is frequently highlighted as the most enjoyable way to experience the game, with seamless online co-op and cross-play support. Solo play is also viable but multiplayer adds significant fun. | 22% |
Engaging and Fun Gameplay
| The core gameplay loop is widely described as fun, entertaining, and addictive, with special mention of its tactical combat and strategic depth. Players find it challenging but rewarding. | 19% |
Faithful Gloomhaven Experience
| Fans of the original board game appreciate that the digital edition captures the deep, satisfying Gloomhaven world and tactical card combat. It retains the mood and feel of the tabletop version. | 15% |
Positive but Vague Impressions
| Several reviews offer generally positive but non-specific feedback, calling the game good or solid without detailed elaboration. These comments reflect overall satisfaction but lack depth. | 6% |
Beautiful Graphics and Style
| Reviewers consistently compliment the game's visuals, describing them as beautiful, excellent, and full of fun style. The art direction enhances the overall experience. | 5% |
Meaningful Progression System
| The progression mechanics are considered fun and surprisingly good, with a sense of meaningful advancement that keeps players engaged over time. | 5% |
Unique and Distinct Characters
| Each character has a different style and offers a unique experience, adding variety and replayability to the game. Players appreciate the distinct playstyles. | 4% |
Additional Content Beyond Board Game
| The digital version is noted to include everything from the physical game and more, with additional content that enhances the adaptation. It is not merely a straight copy. | 4% |
Favorable Comparison to Frosthaven
| A few reviewers compare the game favorably to Frosthaven, noting it is more polished than Frosthaven's early access or even better in some aspects. This suggests a strong reputation among similar titles. | 4% |
Ideal for Board Game Enthusiasts
| The game is seen as a perfect complement for lovers of the physical board game, offering a way to enjoy Gloomhaven without the setup hassle. It appeals strongly to existing fans. | 4% |