
Void Scout
A downloadable game
Void Scout
Tactical Sci-Fi Roguelike | Out Now on Steam
Void Scout is a turn-based tactical roguelike set amid an interdimensional war threatening the fabric of reality. Players take on the role of a lone operative navigating procedurally generated space stations, making high-stakes decisions under pressure where vision is limited, enemies are lethal, and every mission could be their last.
Designed around clarity of decision-making rather than mechanical micromanagement, Void Scout emphasises tactical positioning, risk assessment, and adapting to unpredictable situations. Each run delivers meaningful progress in short sessions, while persistent unlocks expand the player’s strategic options over time.
👉 Available on Steam:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3226540/Void_Scout/
Core Design & Systems
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Turn-Based Tactical Combat
High-lethality encounters with limited information, encouraging cautious planning and decisive action rather than optimisation-heavy play. -
Deep Procedural Generation
Missions are not just random layouts—enemy composition, events, pacing, and opportunities shift dynamically, ensuring replays meaningfully differ. -
Dynamic Tension Director
A director-style system actively adjusts tension, ambience, and enemy pressure in response to player behaviour. Aggressive or cautious playstyles meaningfully alter how missions unfold. -
Persistent Progression
Unlock new weapons, equipment, and nanotech upgrades across runs, enabling new strategies and allowing players to overcome threats that once felt overwhelming. -
Short, Meaningful Sessions
Designed for impactful 10–15 minute missions that deliver clear outcomes and progression without grind. -
Player-Driven Pacing
Push forward quickly to avoid escalating threats, or slow down to prepare—each choice carries risks and consequences.
Development Notes
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Solo-developed project
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Commercial release on Steam (2025)
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Built in Unity (C#)
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Focused on procedural systems, tactical clarity, and replayable mission design
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Development log
- Void Scout v1.3 Update - Mutators, mayhem, and fewer UI gremlins15 days ago
- Void Scout demo in Steam Next Fest!Feb 26, 2025
- Void Scout Demo Coming to Steam Next Fest!Feb 12, 2025
- More Secrets, More StoriesFeb 11, 2025
- Facing the DarkNov 18, 2024
- Void Scout now on SteamOct 22, 2024
- Void Scout 0.22 demo releaseJun 07, 2024
- Improved trailer out nowFeb 06, 2024




Comments
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I always appreciate seeing how people use the random assets i made, but I actually had a lot of fun playing this. Good work. I'd non-combat movement to be a bit faster though (or maybe that'd make it feel less horror, maybe leave it as is)
I'm glad you like it :)
I guess you haven't had a chance to hear your sfx in situ yet, as it's a late game super-weapon (the nuclear cannon or "nuke").
It might sometimes show up in the Nexus Chaos mission.
Actually I had the game sounds off, as I've been having eardrum issues lately. I haven't gotten to any nuclear cannons yet though.
wow awesome, the project came out very atmospheric, reminded me of alien shooter, hope for further development of the game! thanks for the mention!
Glad you enjoyed it! I'm planning to publish Void Scout this year so stay tuned for updates.
Pretty damn good, no real notes other than the basic "Polish, variety, and more game" points.
5/5, spotless and a high recommendation, excited for the full release.
The only pointers I can give is that the game is a wittle hawd for baby boy here, but that's more so personality than anything else.
Best of luck, cheers!
Thanks for the feedback!
There's definitely more game planned - more enemy types, more strategies and tools (like scanners, grenades, mines), extra arms for carrying more weapons, a narrative and end goal, and extra small objectives to pursue and civilians to rescue (or ignore.)
fyi with the latest update I have done some work on the difficulty balance, hopefully it should be less brutal to start off (but it will still be later on ;) )
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