Scathe

A first-person bullet-hell shooter set in a branching demonic maze

Damage State · Released Aug 31, 2022

As of Oct 28, 2026: Third-party account required

Reviews: Mixed; 56% of 211
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 3 years ago; May 30, 2023
Minimum PC: GeForce GT 1030; 8 GB RAM · 30 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Scathe?

Scathe is a first-person shooter set in Hell, where an enforcer must prove his worth. You navigate interconnected zones, dodge projectiles, and fight demons and Guardians while collecting Hellstones to escape the maze. You can play alone or with up to three others online, sharing a pool of lives.

For you if...

+you enjoy difficult fights that demand quick movement
+you like experimenting with different gun and spell combinations

Not for you if...

−you prefer straightforward routes over finding your way through mazes

What players say

56% of 211 reviews are positive

Players praise co-op play and the boss fights. The most common complaint is the required Epic account; others criticize how long it takes to find additional weapons.

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Scathe system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GT 1030, 8 GB RAM, 30 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (64-bit)
Processor: Intel i5-10400 @ 2.9GHz | AMD Ryzen 5 1500X @ 3.5GHz
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 2GB | AMD R9 280 3GB
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 30 GB available space
DirectX: Version 12
Notes: Medium Settings.

Does Scathe have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online. It also has a single-player mode.

Does Scathe run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Third-party account: Epic Online Services
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 30
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Scathe use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam