SCUM is a Action, Adventure, MMO game from Gamepires with a 73% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by tense, single-player, co-op.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Gamepires
- Release year
- 2025
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $17.99
- Review signal
- 73% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- 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 RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 DirectX: Version 12 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 80 GB available space Additional Notes: SSD Required
From Steam reviews
Review notes
SCUM is worth a closer look if you want survival crafting, great with friends, exploration, and nautical.
Best for players who want nautical, survival crafting, great with friends, and exploration.
Check more carefully if you dislike technical roughness and repetition or grind.
survival-crafting
Play styleSurvival pressure and resource gathering are part of the decision loop.
great-with-friends
FitIt tends to be better when shared with friends.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
nautical
SettingWater, boats, fishing, or sea travel are important to the feel.
solo-friendly
FitIt still makes sense as a solo play choice.
buggy
FrictionTechnical roughness or instability comes up often enough to check.
management
Play styleThe game asks you to run, improve, or balance a system over time.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
Steam review snapshots
My favorite part was when we set up camp by the sea.SCUM is one of my favorite survival games.Vehicles—what a joy to crash into trees with friends because one of them can't drive straight (despite the perfectly straight road).i especially enjoy the looting and nutrition system, which makes you almost want to eat everything you find, (but if you eat…Why it fits
Good if you want survival crafting, exploration, nautical themes, and a game that can work solo or with friends. SCUM stands out for its survival pressure, resource gathering, exploration, and nautical feel. It also has a strong co-op angle and can still make sense as a solo choice.
Who might skip it
Skip if you want a polished, low-friction experience or dislike technical roughness, repetition, or grind.