Vital Shell is a single player top-down arena shooter that puts you in control of mechs inspired by classic fantasy archetypes. Unlock powerful synergies with unique weapons, traits, and abilities as you take on increasingly challenging waves of enemies in a shattered realm.

Positive Now
96%1,833 reviews on Steam
30-Day Trend
no change+27 reviews since 21 Oct 2026
Last 12 Months
97%positive, 1,850 reviews
Reviews Last Month
22October 2026, −89% on the 9-month average
| Month | Positive | Negative | Average players |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 22 | 0 | 16 |
| September 2026 | 84 | 7 | 34 |
| August 2026 | 53 | 4 | 21 |
| July 2026 | 74 | 3 | 23 |
| June 2026 | 78 | 4 | 28 |
| May 2026 | 51 | 0 | 14 |
| April 2026 | 64 | 3 | 16 |
| March 2026 | 105 | 7 | 32 |
| February 2026 | 186 | 3 | 55 |
| January 2026 | 1,073 | 29 | 171 |
Getting worse. 94% of reviews from August to October 2026 were positive, down from 97% in the 7 months before.170 reviews against 1,680
Steady at 96% positive since 21 Oct 2026+27 reviews, 1,833 in all
| From | Positive | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Nov 2026 | 96% | 1,833 |
| 3 Nov 2026 | 96% | 1,832 |
| 2 Nov 2026 | 96% | 1,828 |
| 1 Nov 2026 | 96% | 1,825 |
| 29 Oct 2026 | 96% | 1,819 |
| 21 Oct 2026 | 96% | 1,806 |
Steam’s review score each time our store check saw it change, since 21 Oct 2026. How we count
| Notable | Month | Reviews | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busiest month | January 2026 | 1,102 | 97% |
| Most positive | May 2026 | 51 | 100% |
| Least positive | September 2026 | 91 | 92% |
Best and worst counts months with at least 50 reviews.
| Month | Last 3 months | That month | Reviews | All so far |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 94% | 100% | 22 | 97% |
| September 2026 | 94% | 92% | 91 | 97% |
| August 2026 | 95% | 93% | 57 | 97% |
| July 2026 | 97% | 96% | 77 | 97% |
| June 2026 | 97% | 95% | 82 | 97% |
| May 2026 | 96% | 100% | 51 | 97% |
| April 2026 | 96% | 96% | 67 | 97% |
| March 2026 | 97% | 94% | 112 | 97% |
| February 2026 | 98% | 98% | 189 | 98% |
| January 2026 | 97% | 97% | 1,102 | 97% |