Scum's Errand

Steam News · Jul 30

The Roguelike Update Is Out!

The Roguelike Update Is Out!We finally released the Roguelike update, marking a great milestone in the game. With this update, we are replacing the default 5-levels run with a procedurally-generated map with random encounters, leading to great replayability. FeaturesProcedural-generated Roguelike expeditionCombat EncountersFortune Teller Build-crafting now evolve as you progress on your runShady M...

Steam News · Jul 24

Two New Bosses and Roguelike Update Date

Hello everyone!The next major Scum's Errand update is near release introducing the Roguelike Journey. As we worked on this update, we also felt that boss fights needed a significant overhaul, leading to the addition of two brand-new bosses and a completely redesigned arena built specifically for these encounters.Meet the New BossesAnurix, the Lich KingOnce the High Sorcerer of the Sunken City, Anu...

Steam News · Jul 17

Dev Update - The New Roguelike Journey

Hello everyone, Pedro here, the solo developer behind Scum's Errand.Over the past few weeks I've been reworking the game's core gameplay loop, and today I'd like to share the first update: the new Roguelike Journey Update.Instead of simply progressing from one dungeon to the next, each run now takes place on a procedurally generated map where you'll choose your own path, meet NPCs, discover random...

Steam News · Jul 10

Early Access Release + Next Update

Hello everyone,The Early Access version was released! We will cover more about the features included in this release below, as well as what we are planning for the next update.FeaturesThe Early Access version contains the core features of the game, including:Shopping: You can buy and sell the loot you gather during the dungeons.Character Customization: You can customize your character according to...

Steam News · May 22

Dev Diary #3: The World is starting to feel cursed.

Hey there, Pedro here, the solo developer of Scum’s Errand. The last two weeks was focused on making the world feel less repetitive and more memorable to explore.I’ve been heavily expanding room variety, especially in the Castle and Cave biomes. The goal is for every room to have its own identity instead of feeling like reused layouts with different props.Some rooms are now built around:Ruined bar...

Steam News · May 8

Dev Diary #2: Reading Fate. How Build Crafting works in Scum’s Errand

Hello everyone, Pedro here, the developer of Scum's Errand. Today I wanted to talk a bit about how build crafting works in the game, and the ideas behind the Fortune Teller system. Reading Fate. How Build Crafting works in Scum’s ErrandSeeking AnswersScum’s Errand is a game about desperate people surviving in a collapsing world, and I wanted progression to reflect that uncertainty. Instead of a tr...

Steam News · May 2

Devlog #1: Steam Page is Live + What's Next?

Hello everyone, Pedro here! Today I will update you about our most recent development in the state of Scum's Errand. First of all, what is Scum's Errand?Scum’s Errand is a top-down roguelite horde shooter with extraction mechanics. Choose your expedition, dive into dangerous runs, and fight through rooms filled with enemies and loot. Everything you carry can be sold, if you make it out alive. Buil...