The Scouring

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About the Game Build bases, manage resources, and lead armies. Wield magic, unleash cannons, and outsmart foes in dynamic battles.

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Developer:
Orc Group
Engine:
C++
Release date:
12 August 2025
Recent Steam reviews:
Mostly Positive (28)
All Steam reviews:
Very Positive (1029)

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Description

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.

Recommended system requirements

minimum*

Requirement 1:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *:
Windows Vista/7/8/10 (64-bit)
Processor:
Intel® Pentium Dual Core 2.0GHz or equivalent
Memory:
2 GB RAM
Graphics:
NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 or equivalent
Storage:
1 GB available space
Additional Notes:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system, DirectX 11+

recommended*

Requirement 1:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *:
Windows Vista/7/8/10 (64-bit)
Processor:
Intel® Core 2 Duo 2.5GHz or equivalent
Memory:
4 GB RAM
Graphics:
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 470 or equivalent
Storage:
1 GB available space
Additional Notes:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system, DirectX 11+

User reviews

Vader
Recommended | 13 May 2026
6.2h played

So after around 8-9 hours decided to give my thoughts....this is Warcraft 2 on steroids. More I play it, the more I want to just tons of fun. Very early access, but this could be a very good game long term. Love the

Helpful: 10
Uncle 5
Recommended | 30 May 2026
15.9h played

I absolutely love this game. Even though it's still in development, it's already very satisfying to play. I believe this project will be great in a year. And it will probably cost much more than it does now, so buying

Helpful: 0
Duke Alamo
Recommended | 25 Apr 2026
5.4h played

I have waited for something like this for a long, long, time. I grew up with Warcraft II and hated when they went away from the RTS formula. I basically left the franchise because of the change in formula. This

Helpful: 6
Mr. Mojo Risin
Recommended | 23 May 2026
42.2h played

fun game with great visuals and animations. i like the way everything looks from the map itself to the units and buildings. havent played multiplayer but single player is decent fun. keep it up devs!

Helpful: 1
Peanutman
Recommended | 01 May 2026
5.3h played

The Scouring seems to be promising RTS title that is in development, at the moment that game is very basic with limited units, building options but it seems to be on the right path on where it is going. Especially that

Helpful: 5
Solar Radar
Recommended | 08 May 2026
7.1h played

Great game! Excited to see how it develops in the future! The bones are solid. Feels good, combat is unique, many interesting units and abilities all of which seem to actually be functional.

Helpful: 3