SCP: Descent

First-person horror with stairwell puzzles and monsters drawn to light

Pixel Drip Games · Released Mar 20, 2024

Reviews: Mixed; 53% of 116
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update on Steam: 2 years ago; Mar 31, 2024
Minimum PC: GeForce GTX 970; 8 GB RAM · 3 GB disk; Full requirements

What is SCP: Descent?

This single-player, first-person horror game follows a descent through a dark stairwell as you investigate its origins and search for an exit. Recordings from earlier explorers guide you through puzzles while you manage movement, lighting, and distance from creatures to avoid capture. You save your progress by marking walls with limited pieces of chalk.

For you if...

+you enjoy solitary exploration in dark, enclosed spaces
+you like solving puzzles between encounters with monsters

Not for you if...

−you prefer horror without stealth or sudden jump scares

What players say

53% of 116 reviews are positive

Players praise the jump scares and atmosphere. Recurring complaints concern progress-blocking bugs, a short runtime, and an unsatisfying ending. Recent reviews also report input problems affecting menu navigation and camera controls.

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SCP: Descent system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 970, 8 GB RAM, 3 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Cor i5 or higher
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or higher
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 3 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does SCP: Descent have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does SCP: Descent run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

Not supported on SteamOS

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 6
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does SCP: Descent 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