The Scouring is an RTS with fast pace, high attention to detail and next generation experience. Lead humans or orcs in a Classic Mode or use one of powerful Heroes to fight for victory! Play alone or with friends. Use our modding tools to create maps and custom game modes! Join The Scouring!
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Aug 14, 2025
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The developers of this game intend to release as a work in progress, developing with the feedback of players.

Note: Games in Early Access are not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

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Why Early Access?

“Player feedback is the lifeblood of our development process. Through Early Access, we're excited to collaborate with our community to refine and expand the game together. Your ideas and suggestions will directly shape the evolution of this project as we work side-by-side to create the best possible experience.”

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Planned Release Date: Aug 14, 2025

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About This Game

The Scouring is a real-time strategy game where humans and orcs fight for dominance. 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.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

Cartoon violence

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • 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 GTX 430 or equivalent
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system, DirectX 11+
    Recommended:
    • 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+
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
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