Scorch
Released Aug 2018
It's been 30 years since a terrible arson attack erased an entire family. Until today the culprit has been on the loose. You are sent to investigate a similar incident in this narrative exploration game.
82% positive · 317 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
Scorch is a free-to-play narrative exploration game that launched on August 15, 2018. The developer's launch post explicitly described the game as finished: "After almost a year of development, publishing, and critical feedback, it's done. It's over." This is a clear statement that the game shipped as a complete, standalone product. The store description is consistent with a self-contained narrative experience — a single investigation with a defined beginning and end. No DLC was ever released or announced, and there have been no developer posts since launch day. The game launched complete and has remained so.
Evidence
Launch post states 'it's done. It's over.' after nearly a year of development, explicitly describing the game as complete.
Store description presents a self-contained narrative — a single investigation with a fixed cast, one day to solve the case, and a definitive conclusion.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Ellie's Lunchbox
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
It's been 30 years since a terrible arson attack erased an entire family. Until today the culprit has been on the loose. You are sent to investigate a similar incident in this narrative exploration game.
Irresponsible police detective (and part-time alcoholic) Gary Price is sent to investigate the murder of forest ranger Mike Hill. This is Gary’s last chance to save his job, as his boss Chief Gonzales grows impatient. Navigate Gary through this narrative exploration game and discover the truth about Mike Hill’s death!
The story of Scorch takes place in Beaverton, Oregon. As you play the game you can take in the beautiful scenery of the Tualatin Hills Nature Park. Uncover small mysterious as you interact with the environment: opening doors, drawers, even messing with the TV.
Gonzales will give you calls in regular intervals to check up on you and make sure you're not slacking off. Keep in mind you only have one day to solve the case. Finally, be wary of calling in the suspect: you only get one shot to answer her questions at the end.
Inside the game Gary can use his phone to organize and inspect evidence, answer calls from Gonzales, and review memos he receives while playing the game. Scorch features an original soundtrack and full voice acting.
If you're a fan of Firewatch and Gone Home, you'll love this game.
Irresponsible police detective (and part-time alcoholic) Gary Price is sent to investigate the murder of forest ranger Mike Hill. This is Gary’s last chance to save his job, as his boss Chief Gonzales grows impatient. Navigate Gary through this narrative exploration game and discover the truth about Mike Hill’s death!
The story of Scorch takes place in Beaverton, Oregon. As you play the game you can take in the beautiful scenery of the Tualatin Hills Nature Park. Uncover small mysterious as you interact with the environment: opening doors, drawers, even messing with the TV.
Gonzales will give you calls in regular intervals to check up on you and make sure you're not slacking off. Keep in mind you only have one day to solve the case. Finally, be wary of calling in the suspect: you only get one shot to answer her questions at the end.
Inside the game Gary can use his phone to organize and inspect evidence, answer calls from Gonzales, and review memos he receives while playing the game. Scorch features an original soundtrack and full voice acting.
If you're a fan of Firewatch and Gone Home, you'll love this game.
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Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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