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The Scouring

by Orc Group

2025
88% positive
596
$19.99
Steam

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About the Game

Build bases, manage resources, and lead armies. Wield magic, unleash cannons, and outsmart foes in dynamic battles. Defend from waves of undead at night! Sounds familiar?

In a unique mode of The Scouring, become a powerful hero, crushing foes with devastating skills. Gain experience, collect items, and customize your playstyle, blending action RPG combat with strategic army control. Shape battles with spells, weapons, and tactics to claim victory. Enter dungeons to look for precious items. BE THE HERO. Control the battlefield.

MULTIPLAYER MODE

The Scouring delivers epic multiplayer battles with team skirmishes, and free-for-alls for up to 8 players. Сustomize matches, and test your skill in dynamic modes. Forge alliances or dominate foes in the ultimate multiplayer RTS experience.

USER GENERATED CONTENT

The Scouring unlocks endless creativity with Steam Workshop integration. Download custom maps, modes, and AI scripts or create and share your own. With powerful tools and a vibrant community, every game offers fresh challenges and infinite variety.

ACTION RPG STRATEGY

The Scouring introduces a new genre: Action RPG Strategy. Customize your hero, equip gear, and unleash powerful abilities in fast-paced combat. While you dominate the battlefield, AI manages your army, resources, and bases, blending action and strategy seamlessly.

The Scouring started as a solo developer’s dream to create the ultimate RTS. Inspired by classics and built with passion, it thrives on community feedback. Join our Discord, follow and read X, get in touch on Reddit! Together, we’ll refine, expand, and create something special. Thank you for being part of this journey.

  • Attention to Detail: Immerse yourself in richly detailed, visually striking environments. Watch battles unfold with dynamic destruction, lifelike unit movement, and spell effects.

  • Smooth Gameplay: Fluid and polished controls that allow you to fully utilize your skills.

  • Action RPG Strategy: New gameplay experience and new genre. You control a powerful hero while AI manages your army.

  • Multiplayer Modes: Engage in ranked matches, free-for-alls, or team battles with custom games.

  • User-Generated Content: Explore and share maps and modes via Steam Workshop. Create AI scripts to automate strategies and watch them play in real-time.

  • Community-Driven Development: Shaped by players and their feedback.

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Positive526
Negative70
Overall88% positive

Game Details

Release Date: 8/12/2025
Developer: Orc Group
Publisher: Orc Group
Price: $19.99

Platform Support

Windows

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