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Build a human or orc base, manage food and resources, and command armies—or level a hero while AI runs your war effort.
Released 12 Aug 2025
Defend From Night Raids
Garrison Tower Defenders
Control A Leveling Hero
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!
Developed by Orc Group · Published by Orc Group
The Scouring is a fantasy real-time strategy game in which you lead humans or orcs. Build a base, gather resources, train an army, and fight opposing forces.
Manage gold, lumber, and food as you expand and defend your settlement. Garrison troops in buildings and towers, raise barricades, and respond to threats that arrive at night.
In hero-focused play, control a character who gains experience and collects items while AI manages your base and army. You can also play matches with others and use or create custom maps and modes.
Players who enjoy The Scouring often praise its classic RTS feel and the tactical choices created by base defense, garrisoning troops, and managing food. Some also appreciate its detailed battles and custom-content tools. Reviews are mixed on how complete and balanced the game feels, with recurring complaints about limited content, faction balance, and AI or unit movement.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 33 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
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| Website | Official website |
