Rank 01Why this
Shares weapon upgrades and wave based survival with SCAD.
- $14.99 (Price checked Nov 8)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
Games like SCAD
- 29 games
- Updated Nov 8, 2026
Players who liked SCAD also play
The closest matches to SCAD: KILL KNIGHT, Demon Hunt, Time Treker, Shadowgrounds, and Nuclear Throne. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Also Twin Stick Shooter and Top-Down Shooter, like SCAD.
- $6.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Playable
- 2025
Rank 03Why this
Shares weapon customization and weapon upgrades with SCAD.
- $6.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Playable
- 2024
Rank 04 
Shadowgrounds
Why this: Shares weapon upgrades with SCAD.
Rank 05 
Nuclear Throne
Why this: Also Top-Down Shooter and Post-apocalyptic, like SCAD.
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Renegade Ops
Why this: Shares vehicle upgrades with SCAD.
Rank 07 
Monsters are Coming!
Why this: Shares wave based survival and build variety with SCAD.
Rank 08 
The full ranked list: top 24 games like SCAD
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- 9R.I.P. - Reincarnation Insurance Program
Also Top-Down Shooter and Shoot 'Em Up, like SCAD.
- 80% of 593 reviews
- 10Driveloop: Survivors
Shares wave based survival and skill tree progression with SCAD.
- 76% of 50 reviews
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Shares resource gathering and skill tree progression with SCAD.
- 71% of 63 reviews
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- Released: 2026
- Developer: NAISU
- Price: $7.99checked Nov 8
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 85% of 53 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Early Access
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Addictive roguelike upgrade build crafting loop
- Exploring diverse maps with different missions
- Post apocalyptic zombie apocalypse setting with atmosphere
- Atmospheric
- Intense
- Relaxing
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below SCAD at current Steam store prices.
Earl vs. the Mutants
Why this: Shares weapon upgrades and wave based survival with SCAD.
They Are Coming
Why this: Shares weapon customization and weapon upgrades with SCAD.
Alien Breed 2: Assault
Why this: Shares weapon upgrades with SCAD.
Tower 57
Why this: Also Twin Stick Shooter and Top-Down Shooter, like SCAD.
The Horde Wants You Dead
Why this: Shares wave based survival and roguelite progression with SCAD.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to SCAD, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
POSTAL
Why this: Also Twin Stick Shooter and Top-Down Shooter, like SCAD.
Evil Egg
Why this: Shares roguelite progression and boss fights with SCAD.
Outpost
Why this: Shares weapon upgrades and wave based survival with SCAD.
I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MB1ES 1N IT!!!1
Why this: Shares wave based survival with SCAD.
Halls of Torment: Prelude
Why this: Shares weapon upgrades and build variety with SCAD.
Gatekeeper: Infinity
Why this: Shares build variety and roguelite progression with SCAD.
10 Minutes Till Dawn
Why this: Also Top-Down Shooter and Shoot 'Em Up, like SCAD.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
KILL KNIGHT
Why this: Shares weapon upgrades and wave based survival with SCAD.
Nuclear Throne
Why this: Also Top-Down Shooter and Post-apocalyptic, like SCAD.
Monsters are Coming!
Why this: Shares wave based survival and build variety with SCAD.
More from NAISU
Other recommendable Steam games by NAISU, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Hacked: The Streamer
Why this: Explores atmospheric, like SCAD.
Mokoko X
Why this: Also Top-Down Shooter and Shoot 'Em Up, like SCAD.
About SCAD
The closest matches to SCAD: KILL KNIGHT, Demon Hunt, Time Treker, Shadowgrounds, and Nuclear Throne. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If SCAD is your kind of game, the closest matches are KILL KNIGHT, Demon Hunt and Time Treker — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, intense and relaxing, and single out its boss fights and build variety. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About SCAD: SCAD is an action‑packed, post‑apocalyptic roguelite where you pilot a customizable hovercraft. Fight relentless zombie hordes, craft and upgrade powerful weapons, and gear up for the future expeditions.
Is SCAD worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 85% of 53 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Early Access: unfinished, and it can change a lot before release.
- Price: $7.99 (checked Nov 8).
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Addictive roguelike upgrade build crafting loop
- Exploring diverse maps with different missions
- Post apocalyptic zombie apocalypse setting with atmosphere
- Satisfying hovercraft tank combat against zombies
People who play it also play: KILL KNIGHT, Demon Hunt, Time Treker
Frequently asked about SCAD
Can I run it?
Does SCAD run on Steam Deck?
SCAD is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does SCAD cost?
SCAD is listed on Steam at 7.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to SCAD?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside SCAD are KILL KNIGHT, Demon Hunt, Time Treker.
Who developed SCAD?
SCAD was developed by NAISU.