SCUM vs The Last Conflict
SCUM and The Last Conflict both land in Action, Indie, Massively Multiplayer on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Indie, Massively Multiplayer on Steam. The Last Conflict (2017) is 8 years older than SCUM (2025). The Last Conflict scores higher on Steam reviews (81.9% positive) than SCUM (74.1% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 SCUM |  The Last Conflict | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer | Action, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 44.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 74.1% positive (37,396 reviews) | 81.9% positive (138 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Gamepires | Darker Emerald |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Massively Multiplayer on Steam.
- The Last Conflict (2017) is 8 years older than SCUM (2025).
- The Last Conflict scores higher on Steam reviews (81.9% positive) than SCUM (74.1% positive).
- The Last Conflict is free; SCUM is paid (44.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- SCUM is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; The Last Conflict has no Deck rating yet.
SCUM vs The Last Conflict — FAQ
- Which is better, SCUM or The Last Conflict?
- On Steam reviews The Last Conflict scores higher (81.9% positive) than SCUM (74.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, The Last Conflict is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play SCUM or The Last Conflict first?
- If you want chronology, The Last Conflict (2017) came out before SCUM (2025). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are SCUM and The Last Conflict similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Massively Multiplayer on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do both SCUM and The Last Conflict have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: SCUM ships Online Co-op, Co-op; The Last Conflict ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is The Last Conflict free?
- Yes — The Last Conflict is a free-to-play Steam title. SCUM is paid (44.99 USD).