It is a brutally realistic open-world survival game set on SCUM Island, where players must navigate dangers while entertaining a cruel audience. Players manage their character's needs and skills to survive against other players and NPCs. Expect to craft, loot, and engage in intense PvP battles.
118.3K total reviews
Purchased on Steam
~70%
Purchased elsewhere
~30%
Play on Steam Deck
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distribution chartOverall, players express significant frustration with SCUM, particularly regarding cheating and ban issues, server hosting limitations, and gameplay mechanics. Many players feel that the developers have removed beloved features and introduced bugs that detract from the immersive experience. However, some players still appreciate the depth of survival mechanics and the positive community experiences on specific servers.
Players appreciate the game's detailed survival mechanics, which enhance immersion but can also lead to frustration.
Players highlight the importance of community-driven servers, particularly the Echelon UA server, for enhancing gameplay.
Players enjoy the community aspects and multiplayer experiences, particularly on specific servers.
Players praise the game's graphics and visual design, noting the beauty of the environments.
Players express frustration over rampant cheating and unfair bans, particularly on official servers.
Players are dissatisfied with the inability to host their own servers without incurring additional costs, limiting multiplayer experiences.
Players criticize the gameplay mechanics, particularly the balance between PvE and PvP elements, and the overall grindiness of the game.
Players express disappointment over the removal of beloved features and changes that negatively impacted gameplay.
Players criticize the game's user interface and usability, citing clunky mechanics and lack of intuitive design.
Players report numerous technical issues, including crashes, bugs, and glitches that hinder gameplay.
Players experience performance issues, including frame rate drops and graphical glitches.
Players criticize the crafting system as confusing and inconvenient, detracting from the overall experience.
Players express frustration with NPC behavior, including unrealistic spawning and aggressive actions.
Players report various technical issues, including bugs, crashes, and performance problems.
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