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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 x64 Processeur : Core I5 Gen 9, Ryzen 5 3600/5600X Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GTX 1050 4GB DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 20 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Yes Prise en charge VR:

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 x64 Processeur : Core I7 Gen 9, Ryzen 7 3700X Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GTX 1660 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 30 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Yes Prise en charge VR:

The Scourge | Tai Ương

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Released March 28, 2026
sample: 400 reviews posted after launch (50 AI-classified)
94/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 94 % · 1,284 reviews (« Very Positive »)
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The narrative, steeped in Vietnamese folklore and a palpable sense of fear, dominates player conversation. Overall, the game enjoys a Very Positive rating on Steam, with 94% of the 400 post‑release sampled reviews being positive.

In-game

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« TUYỆT VỜI !!! Tự Hào Game Việt Nam. Cảm Ơn Đội Ngũ Làm Game nhiều <3 Mong chờ các sp tiếp theo của ae!!! »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« very scary viet namese horror game »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played
« highly recommend ì you're looking for sth scary yet touching with the whole story and the ending (especially the lotus / secret ending) . the dev did great job with the storyline, details, animation and the details of Vietnamese culture »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« A peak Vietnamese horror game ever!!! »
👍 anonymous review · 21 h played
« Barely a horror game. Not stream friendly, really drags. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« 30 minutes in, my pc cant handle it yet but this is still worth a recommendation. will be back very soon and write a better review later »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Vietnam rules, Amerikkka drools »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Game nói chung vẫn còn nhiều điểm chưa tốt nhưng vẫn trên trung bình so với dòng game kinh dị Á Đông nói chung và xuất sắc so với thị trường Việt Nam. Ủng hộ đội ngũ để phát triển thêm nhiều dự án khác tiến bộ hơn. »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played

In players' words

« TUYỆT VỜI !!! Tự Hào Game Việt Nam. Cảm Ơn Đội Ngũ Làm Game nhiều <3 Mong chờ các sp tiếp theo của ae!!! »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« Barely a horror game. Not stream friendly, really drags. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« very scary viet namese horror game »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played
« 30 minutes in, my pc cant handle it yet but this is still worth a recommendation. will be back very soon and write a better review later »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« highly recommend ì you're looking for sth scary yet touching with the whole story and the ending (especially the lotus / secret ending) . the dev did great job with the storyline, details, animation and the details of Vietnamese culture »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« Vietnam rules, Amerikkka drools »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« A peak Vietnamese horror game ever!!! »
👍 anonymous review · 21 h played
« Game nói chung vẫn còn nhiều điểm chưa tốt nhưng vẫn trên trung bình so với dòng game kinh dị Á Đông nói chung và xuất sắc so với thị trường Việt Nam. Ủng hộ đội ngũ để phát triển thêm nhiều dự án khác tiến bộ hơn. »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Story / writing
97 % pos · n=30
Gameplay
83 % pos · n=18
Graphics / art
91 % pos · n=11
Audio / music
80 % pos · n=10
Performance
0 % pos · n=1
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing302901
Gameplay181521
Graphics / art111010
Audio / music10820
Performance1001
Multiplayer1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 7.1 h on median; those who dislike it: 5.7 h.

<2h
80 % (n=15)
2-10h
94 % (n=280)
10-25h
96 % (n=92)
>25h
92 % (n=13)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Mar 2026 : 93% positive93MarApr 2026 : 96% positive96AprMay 2026 : 86% positive86MayJun 2026 : 90% positive90Jun

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0,3 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 12 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 15 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Compelling story: 29 positive mentions out of 30
  • Stunning visuals: 10 positive mentions out of 11
  • Immersive audio design: 8 positive mentions out of 10
  • Engaging gameplay loops: 15 positive mentions out of 18
  • Strong mid‑range playtime satisfaction: 94% positive across the 2‑10 hour bucket (280 reviews)

Weaknesses

  • Performance issues: 1 negative mention
  • Lack of multiplayer content: 1 negative mention
  • Minor story criticism: 1 negative mention
  • Mixed feedback on some gameplay elements: 2 mixed mentions

Who is it for?

Fans of indie RPGs who value deep, culturally‑rich storytelling and atmospheric presentation will find much to love. Players seeking robust multiplayer or flawless performance should temper expectations.

Verdict

The Scourge | Tai Ương delivers a richly woven tale and solid production values that resonate with its audience. Technical hiccups and the absence of multiplayer keep it from being flawless, but its strengths make it a worthwhile experience for story‑driven gamers.

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