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Scorn

Scorn is a 2022 first-person survival horror adventure game developed by Serbian studio Ebb Software and published by Kepler Interactive.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated September 11, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Scorn is a 2022 first-person survival horror adventure game developed by Serbian studio Ebb Software and published by Kepler Interactive. It is known for its biopunk visual style, which draws inspiration from the artwork of H. R. Giger and Zdzisław Beksiński. The game launched on Windows and Xbox Series X/S in October 2022 and later released for PlayStation 5 in October 2023.

Gameplay

Scorn is played from a first-person perspective and combines exploration, puzzle-solving, and horror elements. Sources describe it as an atmospheric horror adventure with combat and intricate environmental interaction.

Development

The game was developed by Ebb Software, a Serbian video game studio. It uses Unreal Engine 4 and was publicly associated with a long development period before release.

Visual style and influences

Scorn is widely noted for its biopunk aesthetic and organic, biomechanical environments. Its design is directly inspired by the work of H. R. Giger and Zdzisław Beksiński.

Release

The game launched on Microsoft Windows and Xbox Series X/S in October 2022. It later expanded to PlayStation 5 in October 2023.

Key facts

  • Scorn is a first-person horror adventure game with survival horror and biopunk elements.
  • It was developed by Ebb Software, a Serbian studio founded in 2013.
  • The game was released for Windows and Xbox Series X/S on 14 October 2022.
  • A PlayStation 5 version was released on 3 October 2023.
  • Its art direction is heavily influenced by H. R. Giger and Zdzisław Beksiński.
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Canadian context

Scorn was released digitally on major platforms available to Canadian players, including Windows PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5.

Frequently asked questions

What is Scorn?
Scorn is a first-person survival horror adventure game developed by Ebb Software and published by Kepler Interactive.
When was Scorn released?
It was released on 14 October 2022 for Windows and Xbox Series X/S, and on 3 October 2023 for PlayStation 5.
What kind of game is Scorn?
It is generally described as a survival horror or horror adventure game with biopunk themes.
Who developed Scorn?
Scorn was developed by Ebb Software, a Serbian game studio.
What inspired Scorn's art style?
Its visual design was inspired by the works of H. R. Giger and Zdzisław Beksiński.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scorn_(video_game)
    Supports: Developer, genre, release dates, platforms, visual influences, and studio origin.
  2. Steam — https://store.steampowered.com/app/698670/Scorn/
    Supports: Developer, publisher, genre, and release date.
  3. IGN — https://www.ign.com/articles/scorn-review
    Supports: First-person horror adventure description, aesthetic influences, and gameplay style.