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NEO Scavenger

Turn-based survival RPG with permadeath in post-apocalyptic Michigan

Blue Bottle Games · Released Dec 15, 2014

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Reviews
Very Positive
89% of 4,710
Recent reviews
Mixed
66% of 12 in 30 days
Players
20
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
9 years ago
Mar 15, 2017
Minimum PC
128MB of memory
1 GB RAM · 0.1 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 77/100 (critic reviews)

What is NEO Scavenger?

In this turn-based survival RPG, you cross a hex map of post-apocalyptic Michigan, scavenge and craft supplies, manage hunger and injuries, and search for clues to your identity. Much of the map changes between runs, and dying deletes your save.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy managing hunger, injuries, and limited supplies
  • +you like learning from failed runs and uncertain encounters
  • +you enjoy experimenting with crafting and item combinations

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer progress that survives character death
  • −you want a guided introduction to survival mechanics
  • −you dislike sorting gear and weighing inventory choices

What players say

89% of 4,710 reviews are positive · 66% of 12 in the last 30 days

Players praise the detailed survival systems, item interactions, and unpredictable encounters. Common complaints include a steep learning curve, a cumbersome interface, and early runs cut short by scarce supplies or sudden deaths.

Players over time

▼ -40% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 34 players on Sep 21, 2026.

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Screenshots and trailer

NEO Scavenger screenshot 1

NEO Scavenger system requirements

Minimum: 128MB of memory, 1 GB RAM, 0.1 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Microsoft® Windows® XP (32 bit), Windows Server 2008 (32 bit), Windows Vista® (32 bit), Windows 7 (32 bit and 64 bit), Windows 8 (32 bit and 64 bit), or Windows Server 2012 (64 bit)
Processor
2.33GHz or faster x86-compatible processor, or Intel Atom 1.6GHz or faster processor for netbooks
Graphics
128MB of graphics memory
Memory
1 GB RAM
Storage
75 MB available space
Notes
Please try the free demo to verify that it works for you!

Does NEO Scavenger have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does NEO Scavenger run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Steam features
Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English.

Does NEO Scavenger 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 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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