SCUM

What it is

SCUM is an open-world survival game from Gamepires, set on an island where prisoners must endure hostile conditions. Players scavenge, loot, craft, hunt, build and fight while managing character factors such as health, survival skills, metabolism and fatigue. The game also includes other players, reanimated former contestants called Puppets, and mutated creatures, creating threats beyond the island itself. Its systems support playing alone or teaming up, with Steam features listing single-player, multiplayer, MMO, PvP, online co-op and co-op. The setting is described as a 225-square-kilometer island inspired by Croatian territory, with coastline, forests, mountains, military areas and hidden locations. SCUM was developed and published by Gamepires. It is listed for Windows, with Steam release dated June 17, 2025. The supplied game information gives 2025 as its year.

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Who it suits

SCUM suits players who want an open-world survival game centered on scavenging, crafting and character management. Its listed modes include solo play, co-op, MMO and PvP for players who want other people in the survival mix.

SCUM puts survival systems and player choice at the center of its hostile island setting. Its listed modes cover solo play as well as co-op and competitive multiplayer.