Scythe: Digital Edition

Turn-based board game strategy in alternate-history Europa with mechs

The Knights of Unity · Released Sep 5, 2018

Reviews: Very Positive; 89% of 3,819
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 31; peak 24h 40
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update: 3 years ago; Jul 10, 2023

What is Scythe: Digital Edition?

A turn-based digital board game set in an alternate 1920s Europa, where rival factions compete for territory and power after a major war. In solo or multiplayer matches, you claim land, gather resources, recruit units, build structures, and deploy mechs. Each faction starts with different resources, a location, and a secret objective.

For you if...

+you like planning turns around resources and territorial expansion
+you want to practice a board game against computer opponents
+you enjoy strategy games with different faction starting positions

Not for you if...

−you prefer fast-paced action over turn-based planning
−you want simple rules with little to learn

What players say

89% of 3,819 reviews are positive

Players praise its faithful board game adaptation, especially for solo practice without setting up a physical board. Common complaints include a clunky interface, multiplayer problems, and bugs. Players also lament the lack of further expansions and updates.

Screenshots and trailer

Scythe: Digital Edition system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10
Processor: Dual Core 3.0 GHz
Graphics: DirectX 11 class GPU with 1024MB VRAM
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Achievements: 56
Steam features: Family Sharing, Trading cards

Steam Deck: Unsupported

Not supported on SteamOS

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Polish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Japanese, Korean.