Scythe: Digital Edition

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In an alternate reality in 1920s Europa, it's been several years since the "Great War", but the ashes of the conflict are still hot and the war is entering a new phase. The first conflict saw the emergence of some incredible engines of war known as Mechs.

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Developer:
The Knights of Unity
Publisher:
Asmodee Digital
Engine:
Unity
Release date:
05 September 2018
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Recent Steam reviews:
Mixed (10)
All Steam reviews:
Very Positive (2196)

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Description


In an alternate reality in 1920s Europa, it's been several years since the "Great War", but the ashes of the conflict are still hot and the war is entering a new phase. The first conflict saw the emergence of some incredible engines of war known as Mechs.


Built by "The Factory", an independent city-state which has since become the object of everyone's desire, these technological monstrosities roam the snowy landscapes of Europa.
Be the hero of one of the five factions – Saxony Empire, Crimean Khanate, Rusviet Union, Polania Republic or Nordic Kingdom – and become the richest and most powerful nation in all of Europa during these dark times! To assure the victory of your people, you will need to explore and conquer new territories, enlist new recruits and deploy your forces by building formidable and terrifying combat Mechs. Replay history in a fictional past full of mechanical engines and technology, where each choice you make will be critical. Choose your battles with care, because in Scythe, victory is achieved with and for the people!






  • Asymmetry: every player starts the game with different resources (energy, coins, keen combat sense, popularity…), a different starting location and a secret objective. The starting positions are specifically set to contribute to the uniqueness of every faction and the asymmetrical nature of the game.
  • Strategy: Scythe offers players almost complete control over their fate. The only elements of chance apart from each player's individual secrete objective card are the Encounter cards, which players draw to interact with the citizens of newly explored lands. Combat is also handled by way of choice; no luck or chance is involved.
  • Engine Building: Players can improve their construction abilities to become more efficient, build structures that improve their position on the map, enlist new recruits into their faction, activate mechs to dissuade opponents from invading and expand their borders to reap greater types and quantities of resources. This aspect creates a feeling of energy and progression over the course of the entire game. The order in which players get to develop their economy and technologies adds to the unique feel of every game, even when playing as the same faction several times.

Recommended system requirements

minimum*

OS *:
Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10
Processor:
Dual Core 3.0 GHz
Memory:
4 GB RAM
Graphics:
DirectX 11 class GPU with 1024MB VRAM
DirectX:
Version 11
Storage:
2 GB available space

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Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10

User reviews

smerdyakov
Recommended | 22 Apr 2026
33.8h played

I have played this game many times as the board game. It is super expensive, so needless to say, I am grateful for this Steam version. Plus, I get to practice different strategies and variations for the board game play.

Helpful: 0
elliott.davis
Recommended | 09 May 2026
39h played

I bought this game so that I could practice in preparation to play live, with friends and a table-top board, We had been spending an hour+ each time re-reading the rules. I play in solitaire mode, i.e. me against robot

Helpful: 2
Bloodfox29
Recommended | 17 Mar 2026
6.0h played

A good digital adaption of an amazing board game. PRO - UI and graphics are close to the board game but very nicely adapted for digital play. - The minis are available in a painted style - The BOT Players are a nice

Helpful: 4
ngelderman190
Recommended | 03 Apr 2026
47.1h played

Top tier. As someone who own the physical version of the game the digital edition is very well executed, it adds so much depth when playing by yourself and the AI bots are much better than playing the automa on the

Helpful: 1
Savryn
Recommended | 22 Mar 2026
12.6h played

The digital version is great, I like this better than playing the automa on the physical game. I like they have an AI version or you can play against other people. There is a lot to this game and I think it's well

Helpful: 1
JJSpaceman
Recommended | 01 Mar 2026
72.7h played

Solid implementation of the board game. Solo play runs fine, haven't had much opportunity to multiplayer, so I don't know how well that works. Just needs the Airships and Fenris expansions.

Helpful: 3