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Scythe: Digital Edition

PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac • 2018

Should you play it?

Scythe transports you to an alternate reality in 1920s Europa, one ravaged by the First World War. Take up the role of leader by assuming command of one of 5 factions, and set out to conquer the coveted "Factory". Lead your mechs to war and your people to victory!

What works

  • Faithful adaptation of the board game
  • High strategic depth and replayability
  • Good ai with adjustable difficulty
  • Online multiplayer and asynchronous play
  • Beautiful artwork and immersive music

Things to keep in mind

  • Steep learning curve and weak tutorial
  • Ui can be clunky and unintuitive
  • Ai can be predictable and not very challenging at highest levels
  • Some bugs and occasional glitches reported
  • Limited expansions and campaign content

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Duelyst II

  • Star Realms

  • Command & Conquer™ Tiberian Sun™ and Firestorm™

  • Pox Nora

  • Armello

  • Backpack Jianghu

More leadership-focused

Games that feels like Scythe: Digital Edition but with more leadership over others

  • Making History: The Calm & the Storm

  • Eador: Genesis

  • Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI

  • Romance of the Three Kingdoms XII with Power Up Kit

  • Europa Universalis IV

  • Panzer Corps Gold

More social

Games that feels like Scythe: Digital Edition but with more teamwork and cooperation

  • Fury of Dracula: Digital Edition

  • Inkbound

  • Demise of Nations

  • ZEPHON

  • Aggressors: Ancient Rome

  • Hearts of Iron IV

Less competitive

Games that feels like Scythe: Digital Edition but with less competition against others

  • Brigandine The Legend of Runersia

  • Hadean Tactics

  • Elemental: Reforged

  • SpellForce: Conquest of Eo

  • Wantless : Solace at World’s End

  • Romance of the Three Kingdoms X with Power Up Kit

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Scythe: Digital Edition: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Fellowship, Domination. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Leadership, Intimacy.

Last update: 21/08/2026