Underplayed Gems

Star Scum (2025)

Star Scum cover
Developer
Soft Realm
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Indie, Strategy, Early Access
Rating
4.2 of 5, 6 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A tactical strategy game that combines deckbuilding with grid-based combat, demanding careful resource management and methodical planning.

strategictacticaldeckbuildinggrid-baseddeliberateresource-managementmethodicalearly access

What players say

Players praise the novel mix of card-based deckbuilding and tactical strategy, but the early access version splits opinions. The steep learning curve and unusually long battles frustrate some, and the final boss is criticized for randomly changing your units, wasting your build. There is disagreement over faction balance, with one player calling the ice faction unusably slow.

Screenshots

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