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As a scavenger in an abandoned house, search for valuables by flashlight, solve coded locks, and face consequences for what you take.
Released 06 Dec 2024
Loot an Abandoned House
Search by Flashlight
Crack Coded Locks
Scauage is a short horror experience where you play as a scavenger looting an abandoned house, uncovering its dark secrets and collecting hidden treasures while facing what lurks within.
Developed by KREIDPIX · Published by KREIDPIX
In the abandoned mining town of Prefield, you play as a scavenger who enters an old house looking for valuables. The search soon becomes a psychological horror experience as you explore the dark, deteriorating rooms.
Move through the house with a flashlight, inspecting objects and collecting some while completing tasks to make progress. Coded locks and environmental clues provide the main puzzles.
The first-person exploration uses limited visibility, a movable flashlight, and a retro pixelated visual style. What you choose to take and the actions you complete can lead to different endings.
Players often praise Scauage for building tension through its sound design, darkness, and restricted flashlight view rather than relying on conventional jump scares. Reviewers also appreciate its compact, retro-styled horror experience and the chance to see different endings. Some found the lock puzzles’ clues difficult to interpret or the object and door interactions awkward.
You take on the role of a scavenger, searching for valuables in the ruins of an abandoned town. Entering a house to loot, you quickly realize you've stepped into a nightmare about to unfold.
A unique short horror journey driven by an unnerving sense of paranoia and claustrophobia.
Multiple endings based on the decisions made throughout the game.
Realistic movement/flashlight mechanics that offer complete immersion.
Unconventional puzzles that require thinking outside the box.
Atmospheric 3D sounds, enhancing the experience and instilling dread.
PS1/PSX retro era pixelated aesthetics, supporting the feeling of 1960s America.
The town of Prefield was once a bustling hub, built to support the nearby mines and the promise of rich mineral resources. Over time, though, the mines ran dry, and the town began to fade. Families left in search of better opportunities, leading to a slow socioeconomic decline.
What was once a lively community turned into a ghost town, notorious for marauders and scavengers who now roamed the area in search of a fortune. Prefield became a place where few dared to stay, except for those who had nowhere else to go — squatters and the homeless found shelter in the abandoned houses.
You take on the role of a scavenger, looking for valuable items hidden away in the remnants of Prefield. One building stands out to you: an old two-story country house that seems to hold something worthwhile. You decide to explore and see whether there is anything of value that you can take for yourself.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 12 |
| Age ratings |
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| Controller required | No |
| Website | Official website |
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