What are the pros of SCP: 5K?

Immersive tactical FPS experience that faithfully captures the SCP universe atmosphere.. Satisfying combat mechanics and gunplay that appeal to hardcore shooter fans.. Engaging co-op gameplay that provides a fun experience when playing with friends.. High replayability potential for an early indie title..

What are the cons of SCP: 5K?

Frequent technical issues including interaction bugs, visual glitches, and performance lag.. Frustrating solo experience caused by infinite enemy spawns and unbalanced difficulty.. Lack of clear objective direction and navigation markers for players.. Slow development pace with some players feeling the game hasn't changed enough over several years.. Small player base makes finding public matches difficult without a pre-made group..

SCP: 5K

SCP: 5K is a co-op or singleplayer tactical horror FPS project that puts players in the midst of a conspiracy where the SCP Foundation has turned on humanity. Enjoy Early Access as we continue to work towards a completed full release of the project!

79%

Mostly Positive

DeveloperAffray Interactive

PublisherBalor Games

Release DateFeb 22, 2022

$19.99

Peak Players2.0K

PlatformsWindows

Early Access

Action

Early Access

Indie

Massively Multiplayer

Strategy

AI Review Summary

SCP: 5K is an immersive tactical FPS that offers a unique co-op experience within the SCP universe, praised for its solid combat mechanics and atmospheric world-building. However, the game is currently hindered by significant technical bugs, frustrating enemy spawn logic in solo play, and a perceived lack of development progress relative to its time in early access.

Pros

Immersive tactical FPS experience that faithfully captures the SCP universe atmosphere.85%
Satisfying combat mechanics and gunplay that appeal to hardcore shooter fans.75%
Engaging co-op gameplay that provides a fun experience when playing with friends.65%
High replayability potential for an early indie title.40%

Cons

Frequent technical issues including interaction bugs, visual glitches, and performance lag.90%
Frustrating solo experience caused by infinite enemy spawns and unbalanced difficulty.70%
Lack of clear objective direction and navigation markers for players.60%
Slow development pace with some players feeling the game hasn't changed enough over several years.55%
Small player base makes finding public matches difficult without a pre-made group.45%

Notable Mentions

The game focuses on a specific major event from the SCP universe, distinguishing it from other SCP-based titles.
Reviewers with extensive experience in hardcore shooters like Escape from Tarkov find the mechanics appealing.

Confidence: 85%

Based on the 107 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Oct 2, 2026

Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak

120

Peak · last 90 days

154

All-time peak

2.0K

Price

Current price

$19.99

Lowest tracked

$15.99since Jan 11, 2026

Review Sentiment

Last 30 days

90%

All-time positive

79%

Review Statistics

Total Reviews15.3K

Positive: 12.2K (79%)Negative: 3.1K (21%)

Reviews from Steam Deck

Dev Response Rate

12h

Avg Playtime at Review

84%

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