The Scouring

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The Scouring is a single player tactical role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Orc Group and was released on August 12, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

The Scouring is an RTS with fast pace, high attention to detail and next generation experience. Lead humans or orcs to fight for victory! Play alone or with friends. Use modding tools to create custom game modes! Join The battle!

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91%

Audience ScoreBased on 505 reviews

gameplay40 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

Captures the classic Warcraft RTS feel with solid, responsive gameplay and charming visuals.
Innovative and engaging mechanics like hero mode, unit leveling, and night-time undead attacks add unique strategic depth.
Active development and modding support create strong replayability and promise substantial future content.

Currently very limited content with only two similar factions, a small unit roster, and no full campaign.
Balance issues exist, especially faction asymmetry and hero mode imbalances, making some strategies dominant.
User interface and camera controls need improvements; some gameplay elements feel chaotic or shallow in depth.

gameplay
96 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
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The gameplay is a polished blend of classic RTS elements inspired by Warcraft 2 and 3, enhanced with innovative mechanics like food/population management, a day/night cycle with neutral enemy attacks, and hero-focused modes. It is well-designed, fun, fluid, and offers a solid core experience with competitive potential, though current content and unit variety are limited and some mechanics still need refinement. Overall, it provides a nostalgic yet fresh RTS experience that appeals to both longtime fans and newcomers.
- “The gameplay is fully modern, the game can stand perfectly well on its own and deliver a delightful RTS experience.”
- “The devs did a really good job at capturing the Warcraft 2 style gameplay and blending it with newer stuff like garrisons, neutrals, day and night cycle.”
- “The core gameplay loop is immediately recognizable: you establish a base, train peon-like workers to gather gold and lumber, and build out a barracks to start churning out your basic foot soldiers.”
- “Unlike in Warcraft 3, units will try to shove other units out of the way, but it's still entirely possible to have a traffic jam if there are just too many units crammed into a tight space, making some gameplay decisions feel reasonable but frustrating.”
- “Until both factions have similar options, the gameplay just isn’t fair.”
- “Basically, the game has a very low amount of content in its current state; after 8 hours of active gameplay, I feel like the game is completely figured out and it's uninteresting to continue playing for now.”
graphics
61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
54%
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The game's graphics receive consistent praise for their charming, simple, and clear art style that evokes classic Warcraft titles, providing good readability and appealing visuals well-suited for an RTS. While some users find the color palette a bit washed out or desaturated compared to older games, the overall visual design is considered fitting, smooth, and nostalgic, though advanced graphical settings are notably limited. The graphics thoughtfully balance nostalgia and uniqueness, contributing positively to the gameplay experience without demanding heavy system resources.
- “Amazing tribute to classic Warcraft with enough unique ideas to set itself apart, and the art style is very pleasant to look at.”
- “A very charming game with a beautiful art style.”
- “The art style and fantasy theme is what drew me in.”
- “If there's one thing I'm not so fond of, it's the washed out desaturated look of the graphics which is so common with modern games. I'm sure this is largely a matter of taste, but for me nothing beats the vibrant color palette and crispness of classic Warcraft 3, which was absolutely superb for readability. I wish there was a little more "pop" to the graphics, or an option in graphical settings.”
- “Washed out low-quality graphics.”
- “The graphics settings are very limited.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
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The current game lacks a story mode, leaving players eager for the upcoming campaign to provide a compelling narrative with engaging characters and lore. Reviewers express hope that the story will match the quality of renowned RTS campaigns, but some frustration exists over the absence of early story missions. Overall, there is strong anticipation for a rich and satisfying story in future updates.
- “Looking forward for the next upcoming updates and I am excited for the story quest line :)”
- “Looking forward campaign story, hope it will have same quality as WarCraft 3, which I think has one of the most engaging stories ever in gaming.”
- “This game really works great already and is worth 20 euros, but it needs a great campaign with great story and characters you can relate to for casual players to get into and have something to do for hours.”
- “There is no story currently, but version 1.0 has a campaign.”
- “Couldn't even give us the first three missions or something??”
- “Story: ?”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally enjoyable but not particularly memorable, often overshadowed by loud and oddly balanced sound effects that require adjusting settings to fully appreciate the soundtrack. Some users noted abrupt music loops and out-of-place themes, while others praised the soundtrack and voice acting for adding personality. Overall, the music is solid but could benefit from more variety and better sound effect balancing.
- “The soundtrack is enjoyable, and the voice acting adds a good amount of personality.”
- “After loving the demo & thoroughly enjoying the addictive gameplay, simple but charming artstyle, and great soundtrack, I didn't hesitate to buy & support this new indie RTS gem on EA, as I can't wait to see what this game has in store moving forward!”
- “If you want to hear the music better, go to settings and increase the music volume from 50% to 100%.”
- “In fact, the sound effects in battle are so loud they drown out the music.”
- “The potion use sound effect is oddly chosen and is louder than other effects. To hear the music properly, you need to increase the music volume from 50% to 100% in settings.”
- “Music loops also end abruptly.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
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The game offers strong replayability through its mod support, multiplayer modes, and diverse maps, creating a dynamic and unpredictable experience. Teamwork mechanics and meta-progression systems further enhance replay value, especially in multiplayer settings. However, some users feel that the game lacks sufficient content, which limits its overall replayability.
- “Mod support and multiplayer also give the game strong replay value.”
- “The result is a game with massive replay value, and the best power scale progression a multiplayer game can offer, not to mention the teamwork mechanics where replay value increases even more.”
- “This game mode manages to bridge the gap between the satisfying meta-progression of MOBAs with the visual spectacle of RTS games, where the unit and building variety create a sandbox of unpredictability with very high replay value in a single player setting.”
- “The game is severely lacking in content and replayability.”
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optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is praised for delivering smooth performance and fluid controls even during busy RTS scenarios, with stable frame rates and efficient pathing. While not graphically advanced, the engine runs reliably and meets the expected standards for a modern RTS, ensuring a good gameplay experience.
- “The performance seems to be very good. My specs are okay, but that is no guarantee a game won't run like crap.”
- “I've only played Scouring "normally", haven't tried "Is There a Limit", but I've never observed any performance dips even when watching busy replays at fast-forward.”
- “Custom game engine runs smoothly, pathing is good, AI seems decent.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its impressive stability and minimal bugs, delivering smooth physics and clean combat. Users highlight its solid performance across platforms, including Linux, contributing to a fun and enjoyable RTS experience.
- “Surprisingly stable and bug free for being a brand new game.”
- “Loving the game so much because it is so stable, bug free and perfectly captures the soul of what makes RTS games fun!”
- “Runs great on Linux.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in the game can become tedious, particularly in heroes mode due to limitations on certain heroes and inconsistent AI targeting of buildings. Additionally, faction imbalances, such as the presence of air units for one side only, make resource farming uneven. However, some automation features like automatic item purchases, revival, and potion use help reduce the grind's repetitiveness.
- “My only problem is how heroes mode games grow tedious sometimes since certain heroes can't harm buildings, and at times the AI's units simply refuse to target buildings for no reason.”
- “The developers added air units for one faction but not the other, which makes farming much easier for that side and creates a big advantage.”
- “Buy items at your base with the gold you make and the gold the AI is farming for you.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express frustration with the game's monetization, criticizing it as a cash grab that prioritizes profit over quality. However, there is hope that with proper promotion and advertising, the game can attract a deserving player base.
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the game emotionally wholesome and nostalgic, evoking a comforting sense of familiarity reminiscent of classic RTS titles like Warcraft 3.
- “For just starting out, the game already feels wholesome.”
- “The Scouring is an RTS that instantly made me feel at home, like stepping back into Warcraft 3.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the humor in the game to be very funny and enjoyable.