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Scum

Scum

70/100
41 ratings2025Moderate

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1080p performance

Scum estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090615 fps492 fps393 fps320 fps
RTX 4090571 fps457 fps365 fps297 fps
RX 7900 XTX512 fps410 fps328 fps266 fps
RTX 5080483 fps386 fps309 fps251 fps
RTX 4080 Super454 fps363 fps290 fps236 fps
RTX 4070 Ti359 fps287 fps230 fps186 fps
RTX 4070307 fps246 fps197 fps160 fps
RX 7800 XT271 fps217 fps173 fps141 fps
RTX 3080263 fps211 fps169 fps137 fps
RTX 4060 Ti249 fps199 fps159 fps129 fps
RTX 3070227 fps181 fps145 fps118 fps
RTX 4060205 fps164 fps131 fps107 fps
RTX 3060176 fps141 fps112 fps91 fps
GTX 1660 Super127 fps102 fps81 fps66 fps

1440p performance

Scum estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090461 fps369 fps295 fps240 fps
RTX 4090428 fps343 fps274 fps223 fps
RX 7900 XTX384 fps307 fps246 fps200 fps
RTX 5080362 fps290 fps232 fps188 fps
RTX 4080 Super340 fps272 fps218 fps177 fps
RTX 4070 Ti269 fps215 fps172 fps140 fps
RTX 4070231 fps184 fps148 fps120 fps
RX 7800 XT203 fps162 fps130 fps106 fps
RTX 3080198 fps158 fps126 fps103 fps
RTX 4060 Ti187 fps149 fps119 fps97 fps
RTX 3070170 fps136 fps109 fps88 fps
RTX 4060154 fps123 fps98 fps80 fps
RTX 3060132 fps105 fps84 fps69 fps
GTX 1660 Super96 fps76 fps61 fps50 fps

4K performance

Scum estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090246 fps197 fps157 fps128 fps
RTX 4090228 fps183 fps146 fps119 fps
RX 7900 XTX205 fps164 fps131 fps107 fps
RTX 5080193 fps155 fps124 fps100 fps
RTX 4080 Super181 fps145 fps116 fps94 fps
RTX 4070 Ti143 fps115 fps92 fps75 fps
RTX 4070123 fps98 fps79 fps64 fps
RX 7800 XT108 fps87 fps69 fps56 fps
RTX 3080105 fps84 fps67 fps55 fps
RTX 4060 Ti100 fps80 fps64 fps52 fps
RTX 307091 fps73 fps58 fps47 fps
RTX 406082 fps66 fps52 fps43 fps
RTX 306070 fps56 fps45 fps37 fps
GTX 1660 Super51 fps41 fps33 fps26 fps

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060

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Intel Core i5-4430 / AMD FX-6300

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16 GB

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About

Scum is a 2025 multiplayer open-world survival game that stands out through its focus on deep character customization and progression mechanics. Rather than relying purely on gear, the game emphasizes knowledge and skills as your primary survival tools, blending hardcore survival management with optional PvP events that keep the experience fresh and unpredictable. Its unique approach to the survival genre has earned it a solid reception among players seeking something more methodical than typical action games.

The game runs on relatively modest hardware, making it accessible to most PC gamers. You'll need at least 16 GB of RAM and a CPU with a benchmark score around 4228, but more importantly, an entry-level GPU with a score of approximately 8540 will handle minimum settings. For stable 60+ FPS at higher graphics settings, we recommend stepping up to a mid-range GPU, which provides comfortable performance across various benchmark scenarios and allows you to experience the game's environments without performance bottlenecks.

If you enjoy survival games with social elements and complex progression systems, Scum delivers a compelling experience despite its 69/100 rating. The game rewards patience and planning over reflexes, making it perfect for players who prefer methodical gameplay over fast-paced action.

Performance profile

June 2025 release. As a current-generation title, Scum pushes modern hardware — expect to need an RTX 40-series or RX 7000-series GPU to enjoy it at native 4K Ultra without leaning on upscaling.

MMO-style titles like Scum pile up draw calls in crowded hubs and raid zones. CPU single-thread performance often caps your framerate in cities even with a flagship GPU; a fast CPU matters more than a faster card.

Mid-range territory. An RTX 3060 or RX 6700 XT delivers 60 FPS at 1080p High in Scum. For 1440p Ultra you'll want an RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT; 4K Ultra needs an RTX 4070 Ti or faster.

Storyline

In a not-too-distant future where entertainment has turned bloodthirsty, the powerful TEC1 corporation transforms convicted prisoners into unwilling stars of the world’s most brutal survival show: SCUM. Dropped onto a deadly island, inmates must fight, hunt, craft, and outsmart both each other and the horrors engineered to keep viewers watching. Every kill, escape, alliance, and betrayal feeds the broadcast, earning fame, sponsors, and the faint hope of survival. But on SCUM Island, freedom is never guaranteed, death may not be the end, and every desperate choice is part of the show.

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