Scam Line

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Scam Line is a multiplayer action game. It was developed by RavenJm and was released on January 10, 2026. It received positive reviews from players.

Scam Line is a social deception party game for 4 to 8 players where communication is limited to old mobile phones while locked in separate rooms. Players face psychological and social challenges that test their ability to read, bluff, and manipulate others. Alliances and betrayals shape the game, but only one player will ultimately survive and win.

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84%

Audience ScoreBased on 68 reviews

humor6 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game is extremely fun and engaging, especially when played with friends, creating a chaotic and humorous atmosphere.
The developer is actively involved with the community, promising future updates and additional content, which shows great potential for the game's growth.
The core concept of deception and social interaction is unique and well-executed, making each session feel different and memorable.

The game suffers from technical issues, including poor optimization and bugs that can disrupt gameplay, such as crashing and lobby connection problems.
Currently, there is a limited selection of mini-games, leading to repetitive gameplay that may diminish long-term engagement.
Some players have reported difficulties with the user interface and matchmaking, making it challenging to join games with friends.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
21%
The gameplay is designed to be simple and accessible, appealing to new players, but it can feel shallow and repetitive over extended sessions. While the rotating social mini-games offer variety and encourage interaction through conversation and psychological tactics, the lack of deeper mechanics may limit long-term engagement. Future updates introducing new scenarios or twists could enhance the overall experience.
- “The core gameplay is simple and easy to understand, making it accessible for new players.”
- “Gameplay is structured around a rotating set of social mini-games that challenge perception, memory, logic, and cooperation.”
- “By building its mechanics around conversation, trust, and manipulation, it creates moments that feel spontaneous, personal, and often memorable in ways scripted gameplay rarely achieves.”
- “Many mechanics feel shallow, and there isn’t enough variety to keep things engaging over long sessions.”
- “The current selection of mini-games provides strong variety for short sessions, but repeated play can highlight the need for additional scenarios and deeper mechanical twists to sustain long-term engagement.”
- “That said, after several hours, the gameplay can start to feel repetitive.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's optimization is inconsistent, with reports of high GPU utilization across various hardware, suggesting potential performance issues. However, it also runs smoothly on modest PCs, indicating that while some players experience optimization problems, others enjoy stable performance and quick matchmaking. Overall, the game's minimalist design supports its focus on communication and performance stability.
- “⚙️ Performance & polish”
- “Visually, the game adopts a minimalist and functional style that supports its focus on communication and performance stability.”
- “Performance is excellent; it runs smoothly even on modest PCs, matchmaking is fast, and voice chat makes every lie feel personal.”
- “Has some interesting deception tactics possible, but it is either horribly optimized or a crypto-miner, because my friends and I noticed across a wide range of GPUs all being at 95% utilization (GTX 1050 to RTX 5070).”
- “Performance can be inconsistent depending on the platform.”
- “Poorly optimized?”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is a standout feature, with players praising its comedic elements and group interaction, making it an excellent choice for parties. Many users found it highly enjoyable and consistently funny, contributing to a lively and entertaining experience among friends.
- “The game thrives on its humor and group interaction.”
- “Great party-game energy and humor.”
- “Our group couldn’t stop laughing.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The music in the game is functional but often unremarkable, with frequent looping and a lack of impactful audio feedback. While it creates a certain vibe, players express a desire for more distinctive musical direction in future updates.
- “The music is very vibe-y.”
- “I'd like to see where the musical direction of the game will go in the future.”
- “The soundtrack and sound effects do their job, but they rarely stand out.”
- “Music loops frequently, and audio feedback sometimes lacks impact.”
- “Music is very vibe-y.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players criticizing them as laggy and nauseating, while others appreciate the nostalgic low-poly aesthetic enhanced by modern effects. Overall, the visuals are seen as a blend of retro charm and contemporary design, though they may detract from the gameplay experience for some.
- “The graphics evoke a nostalgic feeling reminiscent of old PS-like low-poly environments, enhanced with modern effects that blend smoothly without being too flashy, allowing players to focus on the core social dynamics of the game.”
- “The visuals and audio work together beautifully, creating an immersive experience that enhances gameplay.”
- “The art style is a perfect balance of retro and modern, making the game visually appealing while maintaining a unique charm.”
- “The game is a bag of wank, laggy, unable to join friends, nauseating graphics, and the split or steal game is not good at all.”
- “The graphics gnash that very itch of old PS-like low-poly environment with the added touch of more modern effects, blending smoothly and not being too flashy to distract from the main social process of unmaking generations of friendship between your friends and yourself.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The story is criticized for being underdeveloped and rushed, resulting in a narrative that feels incomplete and lacking depth.
- “Unfortunately, the storytelling doesn’t explore this enough, leaving the narrative feeling rushed or incomplete.”
- “Underdeveloped story”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, players report that while the game has some minor glitches, UI issues, and balancing problems, these are generally limited and not disruptive to gameplay. The early access status contributes to some bugs, but many find the experience enjoyable and engaging despite these stability concerns.
- “Players may encounter minor glitches, UI issues, or balancing problems.”
- “The game is a little buggy right now since it's in early access, but it's so much fun and I don't think there's any other game right now that scratches that social deduction itch while also making you cooperate with someone who has been screwing you over the last hour.”
- “Controls aren't bothersome, glitches are very limited, and you practically need to find them to even notice.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users generally find that the game has limited replay value, suggesting that once completed, there is little incentive to revisit it.
- “The game has limited replay value.”
- “Once you complete the main story, there's not much incentive to play again.”
- “The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel redundant.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is characterized by a pervasive sense of unease and suspicion, where social interactions are fraught with potential manipulation and deceit. This tension creates a game show-like environment, emphasizing the challenge of discerning truth from deception.
- “From the very beginning, it establishes an atmosphere of unease and suspicion, where every interaction can be sincere, manipulative, or deliberately misleading, and where the true challenge lies in reading people rather than systems.”
- “The focus stays on the social interaction, while the atmosphere builds tension like a twisted game show.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is noted to be lacking, with characters receiving only superficial development, resulting in emotional and dramatic moments that often fail to resonate with players.