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Scythe: Digital Edition
Scythe transports you to an alternate reality in 1920s Europa, one ravaged by the First World War. Take up the role of leader by assuming command of one of 5 factions, and set out to conquer the coveted "Factory". Lead your mechs to war and your people to victory!
What players say
Steam review score and the most-helpful voices, which may include critical ones. Score via Steam as of 2026-09-02 · quoted reviews as of 2026-05-12.
What reviewers agree on
52 of the 66 reviews raise this.
“The digital version is great, I like this better than playing the automa on the physical game. I like they have an AI version or you can play against other people. There is a lot to this game and I think it's well…”
5 of the 66 reviews raise this.
“I have played this game many times as the board game. It is super expensive, so needless to say, I am grateful for this Steam version. Plus, I get to practice different strategies and variations for the board game play.”
“To the point: It is a great port, and currently on heavy sale, plus even deeper cuts on bundles. It is great fun on its own, but also aids in learning how the different factions and boards function and synergize, and…”
5 of the 66 reviews raise this.
3 of the 66 reviews raise this.
“Authentic virtual representation of the board game. Nice detail on the models and map, overall a pleasant experience”
3 of the 66 reviews raise this.
“Its a very fun strategy game! Play for about an hour and then reset with a different faction and objectives and try new methods to achieve victory.”
“I've coveted this as a TT game since I clapped eyes on it years ago. Stoked when I snagged it as a digital bargain and it hasn't disappointed. This is a very well-balanced strategy game, with enough variation to…”
10 of the 66 reviews raise this · 8 of them still recommend the game.
“The digital version is great, I like this better than playing the automa on the physical game. I like they have an AI version or you can play against other people. There is a lot to this game and I think it's well…”
“The game is very clunky, and does not allow for undo in multiplayer... One missclick can cost you the game.”
“Came to this PC version from the table top. All the elements in the latter are faithfully represented in the former. If I have one gripe I would like to be able to see the bot player moves in more detail. Scythe is a…”
5 of the 66 reviews raise this · 4 of them still recommend the game.
“Great game! Definitely a couple minor bugs, the UI could be a little better, and no airship expansion, but if you like the board game it scratches that itch.”
3 of the 66 reviews raise this · 1 of them still recommend the game.
3 of the 66 reviews raise this.
“The game is very clunky, and does not allow for undo in multiplayer... One missclick can cost you the game.”
“Terrible multiplayer experience, no undo, weak experience. Only suitable for people that are very adept at the existing boardgame.”
“Multiplayer Play & Go games do not send notifications, making them virtually unplayable. Do not buy this game, get the mobile version instead.”
Counted across 66 English reviews, sampled to match this game's 89.5% positive rating · as of 2026-05-12
“Solid implementation of the board game. Solo play runs fine, haven't had much opportunity to multiplayer, so I don't know how well that works. Just needs the Airships and Fenris expansions.”
— a player, Steam review · 74 hrs played“A good digital adaption of an amazing board game. PRO - UI and graphics are close to the board game but very nicely adapted for digital play. - The minis are available in a painted style - The BOT Players are a nice addition and are manageble even on Hard - You save a ton of…”
— a player, Steam review · 10 hrs played“Top tier. As someone who own the physical version of the game the digital edition is very well executed, it adds so much depth when playing by yourself and the AI bots are much better than playing the automa on the physical board. The layout is clean and fairly easy to…”
— a player, Steam review · 56 hrs playedPlayer activity
Monthly average concurrent players. Live data self-collected from the Steam API · history through 2026-06 via SteamCharts.
Achievement stats
Global completion rates across all Steam players — a data view of how far people actually get. Source: Steam official stats · as of 2026-09-05.
Price tracking
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Latest official news
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Status of Scythe: Digital Edition - what's next?
A long time ago, we announced the start of work on the Scythe: Digital Edition code refactor and the creation of two DLCs. We've been silent since then (not counting patch notes, minor updates and com
Patch Notes - 10.07.2023
Hello from The Factory! The mill has been repaired, the Mechs have been polished. Here is the patchnote: Known issues: Logging in 2 the same accounts on 2 devices - If a player logs into the same acco
Winter patch
Hello from The Factory! Mechs cleared of snow, wood for heating collected. Here is the patchnote: Known issues: Logging in 2 the same accounts on 2 devices - If a player logs into the same account X o
Hello from The Factory!
We forged new metal ingots, built a mill, and repaired some mechs.. Here is the patchnote: Known issues: Logging in 2 the same accounts on 2 devices - If a player logs into the same account X on two d
A fix for account transfers is on the way
Thank you for your understanding and for being patient. We apologize for all the problems with transfers that are taking place. We collect all your feedback on Discord, Steam and social media. The pro
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Screenshots
Official Steam store screenshots — click any shot to enlarge.
Facts & details
From the Steam store record, snapshot 2026-05-12.
| Genres | Strategy |
| Player tags | Board Game · Strategy · Turn-Based · Multiplayer · 4X · Tabletop · Alternate History · Mechs · Hex Grid · Turn-Based Strategy · Sci-fi · Steampunk (SteamSpy community voting) |
| Features | Single-player · Multi-player · PvP · Online PvP · Shared/Split Screen PvP · Steam Achievements · Steam Trading Cards · Remote Play Together |
| Languages | English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Polish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Japanese, Korean |
| Achievements | 56 |
Minimum system requirements (PC)
Minimum: OS *: Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10 Processor: Dual Core 3.0 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX 11 class GPU with 1024MB VRAM DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 2 GB available space