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Pond Scum

Developed by NeuroDump · Published by NeuroDump

ActionAdventureCasualIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseJan 31, 2021 Price$1.99

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, Linux
ModesSingle-player
Price$1.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Languages1

Overview

An action, adventure, casual game by NeuroDump, published by NeuroDump — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Life is about sacrifices....Well in this case it's about eating, shooting, killing, reproducing and then deciding when to sacrifice your offspring. Pond Scum is a Top-down shooter survival game. You must Eat, shoot and move your eggs to safety, or alternatively sacrifice them....” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Owners (est.)0 – 20000
Player-voted tags:ActionAdventureAction-AdventureArcadeShooterTop-Down ShooterSurvival2DColorfulCasualHand-drawnIndie

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Pond Scum.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsNo

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: AMD APU A4-5300 or better
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD APU A4-5300 or better
  • Storage: 100 MB available space
  • Sound Card: integrated sound or better

Recommended

  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel I3 or AMD Ryzen 3
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce 7 series or better
  • Storage: 100 MB available space
  • Sound Card: integrated sound or better

Supported languages (1)

English

Pond Scum FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Pond Scum?

Steam classifies Pond Scum as a Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie game, developed by NeuroDump. Life is about sacrifices....Well in this case it's about eating, shooting, killing, reproducing and then deciding when to sacrifice your offspring. Pond Scum is a Top-down shooter survival game. You must Eat, shoot and move your eggs to safety, or alternatively sacrifice them....

How much does Pond Scum cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Pond Scum at $1.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Pond Scum single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Pond Scum: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Pond Scum on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Pond Scum for Windows, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Pond Scum out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jan 31, 2021.

What platforms is Pond Scum on?

Pond Scum is listed for Windows, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Pond Scum single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Pond Scum cost?

Steam lists it at $1.99.

Who made Pond Scum?

Pond Scum is developed by NeuroDump and published by NeuroDump.

Where to get Pond Scum

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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