SCUM — Is It Worth Playing?

Welcome to SCUM, a ruthless open-world survival game where deep character customization defines the prisoner you become.

Jun 17, 2025Survivalby Gamepires$17.99
Quick verdict SCUM holds 73% positive across 46,152 Steam reviews. It's on our trending radar. If you enjoy Survival games like The Witch of Isso, Remothered: Broken Porcelain Remastered, DayZ, it's an easy one to check out.

About SCUM

Welcome to SCUM, a ruthless open-world survival game where prisoners are dropped onto a vast, hostile island and forced to survive by any means necessary. Every decision shapes who you become and how long you last. Scavenge, loot, craft, hunt, build and fight for every advantage as you adapt to a world that wants you dead. Stay alive. Stay dangerous. Become something harder to kill. A Survival Game With Teeth SCUM is built on deep, interconnected survival systems that give every choice weight. Your health, survival skills, metabolism, and fatigue are all shaped by an intricate progression system that defines how long you last. But you’re not alone out here. Former contestants re-animated as Puppets shamble across the land, mutated experiments twisted into monsters lurk in the dark, and every other player has the same goal as you: Survive long enough to leave a mark. Risk-taking, high-stakes and tragedy all make for a great show. In SCUM your actions directly shape how you are perceived through the world’s reputation system. Team-up or go it alone. SCUM gives you the systems, what you do with them is up to you. The Island You're trapped on a vast and dangerous island built for opportunity and discovery, so scavenge what you need and craft what you don’t have. SCUM’s 225㎢ map is inspired by all aspects of Croatian territory. Sprawling across beautiful Adriatic coastline, lush forests and harsh freezing mountain sides. Explore high-security military zones and hidden corners of the island, all offering something worth claiming or something worth fearing. The prisoners who look beyond the next meal may begin to understand what’s really going on here, if they live long enough. If you can survive here, you can survive anywhere. Do you have what it takes? Key Features Massive open world with diverse and dangerous environments Deep character customization, metabolism and survival simulation systems Complex crafting, looting and base building PvP and PvE with no fixed progression path Persistent character development and skill growth A live-broadcast survival premise with real attitude Ongoing development with expanding systems and world depth

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Key Stats

24h peak players
15,648
Steam reviews
73% · 46,152
Genre
Survival
Developer
Gamepires
Release
Jun 17, 2025
Price
$17.99

Should You Play SCUM?

Who it's for: fans of Survival games like The Witch of Isso, Remothered: Broken Porcelain Remastered, DayZ.

Welcome to SCUM, a ruthless open-world survival game where prisoners are dropped onto a vast, hostile island and forced to survive by any means necessary. Every decision shapes who you become and how long you last. Scavenge, loot, craft, hunt, build and fight for every advantage as you adapt to a world that wants you dead. Stay alive. Stay dangerous. Become something harder to kill. A Survival Game With Teeth SCUM is built on deep, interconnected survival systems that give every choice weight. Your health, survival skills, metabolism, and fatigue are all…

SCUM is co-op and multiplayer on Steam and runs on Windows. It's on our trending radar right now.

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System Requirements & Platforms

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Platforms: Windows

Minimum

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system · OS: Windows 10 64-bit · Processor: Intel Core i5-4430 / AMD FX-6300 · Memory: 16 GB RAM · Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB / AMD Radeon RX 480 4GB · DirectX: Version 11 · Network: Broadband Internet connection · Storage: 80 GB available space · Additional Notes: SSD Required

Recommended

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system · OS: Windows 10 64-bit · Processor: Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 · Memory: 16 GB RAM · Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 · DirectX: Version 12 · Network: Broadband Internet connection · Storage: 80 GB available space · Additional Notes: SSD Required

SCUM — Frequently Asked Questions

When does SCUM release?
SCUM released on Jun 17, 2025 and is available now on Steam.
What kind of game is SCUM?
SCUM is a Survival game. Welcome to SCUM, a ruthless open-world survival game where deep character customization defines the prisoner you become.
Is SCUM multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — SCUM supports co-op and multiplayer on Steam.
Is SCUM on Steam Deck or consoles?
SCUM runs on Windows via Steam; Steam Deck compatibility has not been confirmed. No console release has been confirmed.
How much does SCUM cost?
SCUM is priced at $17.99 on Steam.
What are SCUM's system requirements?
The developer has not published detailed system requirements yet.
Is SCUM worth playing in 2026?
Mostly yes — 73% of SCUM's 46,152 Steam reviews are positive. A solid pick in 2026 if the genre appeals to you.
Who made SCUM?
SCUM is developed by Gamepires.
What games is SCUM similar to?
SCUM sits alongside Survival games such as The Witch of Isso, Remothered: Broken Porcelain Remastered, DayZ.
What platforms is SCUM on?
SCUM is available on Windows.

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