Scauage

Scauage

Released Dec 2024

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.

91% positive · 874 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Evaluation

Scauage is a free-to-play short horror game released on December 6, 2024. The store description presents it as a self-contained experience — a single narrative journey through an abandoned house with multiple endings, described explicitly as "a unique short horror journey." There are no DLC listings, no season pass, no roadmap, and no post-launch content updates of any kind. The only developer communication after launch was a December 12, 2024 post asking players for reviews, which mentioned "exciting news regarding our upcoming project" — language that refers to a separate future project from the studio, not additional content for Scauage itself. Since then, the developer has been silent with no further posts. The game launched as a complete, self-contained package. The absence of any post-launch content cycle, combined with the short-form nature of the game and the developer's own framing of future work as a distinct "upcoming project," all point to Scauage being finished as shipped.
Evidence
Game is described as 'a unique short horror journey' — a self-contained narrative experience with multiple endings. No mention of planned expansions, updates, or ongoing content.
description · Dec 6, 2024 source development ending
medium
Developer thanks players and teases 'exciting news regarding our upcoming project' — referring to a future separate project from the studio, not additional content for Scauage.
news post · Dec 12, 2024 source ambiguous
low

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
KREIDPIX
Achievements
12
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

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.

FEATURES

  • 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.

STORY

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.

Last evaluated Jun 18, 2026
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