The Scourge | Tai Ương

Horror· Supernatural· Multiple Endings· Exploration

Released Mar 2026

Explore the nightmarish lucid dreams of Nhat Huy to solve his family's mystery. Set in 90s Saigon, navigate dilapidated corridors, solve mind-bending puzzles, and uncover sinister secrets. Can you survive the twisting maze and The Scourge?

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Steam Updated 12 Oct 2026 $19.99

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Evaluation

The Scourge | Tai Ương launched out of Early Access on March 28, 2026, completing a development journey the studio described as delivering the game's "ultimate version" — a fully polished, definitive release built from the ground up over the Early Access period. The developer confirmed in September 2025 that the project had never been halted, and in December 2025 described entering the "final sprint" to complete the final build, which shipped on schedule. Since launch, the developer has remained active, releasing several post-launch patches adding features like Chapter Select (April 4, 2026), Korean language support (April 12, 2026), and a new "Messages on Kites" feature along with audio improvements (May 6, 2026). The studio has been communicative and responsive to player feedback. However, the launch post itself contained a notable tease: "This official launch is the ultimate version of The Scourge, but... it is not the end of the nightmare. The curse is far from broken. Soon, The Scourge will return to haunt you in a completely different form. A new shape. A new shadow." This is a direct developer statement indicating something new connected to The Scourge is in development — though no specific product, DLC, or release date has been announced yet.

Evidence

Official 1.0 launch post describes the release as 'the ultimate version of The Scourge,' but teases that 'it is not the end of the nightmare' and that the game will 'return in a completely different form' — signaling a future project or release is planned.

news post · Mar 28, 2026 source content planned

high

Official trailer announces March 28, 2026 as the full release date, describing it as 'the most polished, complete version of The Scourge.'

news post · Feb 7, 2026 source content shipped

high

Media

Details

Developer

Rare Reversee

Publisher

Rare Reversee (Global)

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Verified

Players

Single-player

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About this game

"The Scourge" is a first person horror puzzle game, immersing you in the heart of Saigon (Vietnam) through urban legends from the 1990s. You will follow the tragic fate of a family and the main character, who made mistakes in the past and is now haunted by a sinister supernatural force.

The protagonist, a person overwhelmed by delusions due to past tragedies and life's despair, frequently finds himself in nightmares. In these dreams, the line between reality and illusion becomes blurred. To rediscover his inner light and escape from the shadows of his past, he must confront his sorrows, make amends for his mistakes, and defeat the most formidable enemy that exists not only in his mind but also in the real world.

Starting in a rundown apartment during an era of an unnamed epidemic, where mysteries and supernatural phenomena occur incessantly, you'll need to use your intellect to solve intricate puzzles, explore new areas, and prepare for the ultimate showdown. Every decision, every action, will determine his fate and future. Stay alert and be ready to face all challenges.

Last evaluated Jun 21, 2026