The Scam
Developed by Sean Marty · Published by Sean Marty
At a glance
Overview
An action, casual, indie game by Sean Marty, published by Sean Marty — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Play as a little purple square who just wants to have coins and not get scammed.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
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 The Scam.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | Yes |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP
- Processor: 1.80 GHz
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel(R) HD Graphics 5500
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 48 MB available space
- Sound Card: Realtek HD Audio
- Additional Notes: Pretty much any computer will do.
Supported languages (1)
The Scam 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 The Scam?
Steam classifies The Scam as a Action, Casual, Indie, Simulation game, developed by Sean Marty. Play as a little purple square who just wants to have coins and not get scammed.
How much does The Scam cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists The Scam at $4.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is The Scam single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for The Scam: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is The Scam on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The Scam for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is The Scam out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Aug 3, 2020.
What platforms is The Scam on?
The Scam is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is The Scam single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does The Scam cost?
Steam lists it at $4.99.
Does The Scam have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 32 achievements for The Scam.
Who made The Scam?
The Scam is developed by Sean Marty and published by Sean Marty.
Where to get The Scam
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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