Scanner Sombre overview

Overview

Scanner Sombre comes from Introversion Software and is published by Introversion Software. It arrived on Steam on Apr 26, 2017, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Full controller support, Tracked Controller Support, VR Supported, DualShock Controller Support, DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and DualSense Controller Support. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows, macOS, and Steam so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

Scanner Sombre's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 6 players at 3 October 2026 - 15:43:01 UTC, with a tracked peak near 58. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 90% positive across 4,492 reviews.

Language and system requirements

Scanner Sombre is available in 26 languages including:

3 regional rating boards including dejus, steam germany, and igrs

Sales, recommendations, and streams

Scanner Sombre has sold up to 207,000 units and has 3,185 Steam recommendations. The estimated VGI revenue is $1,000,000. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

Scanner Sombre overview details

Scanner Sombre combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

Scanner Sombre is a tense 3d horror cave exploration game where oppressive darkness becomes your greatest enemy. The silence, broken only by echoes and hesitant footsteps, builds chilling tension, while the unseen unknown keeps you on edge. Blending psychological horror with discovery, it challenges you to navigate a hidden world lit by a LIDAR scanner. From the creators of Prison Architect , this immersive adventure uses light and shadow to craft a hauntingly beautiful yet terrifying experience. In Scanner Sombre , the LIDAR scanner is your lifeline. Armed with this innovative tool, you reveal the unseen by casting light into the abyss, slowly mapping the cave around you. As the silence presses in, and shadows twist, the scanner’s color-coded beams uncover hidden dangers and untold mysteries lurking in the dark. Scanner Sombre features a striking visual style built around vibrant, rainbow-colored point clouds, inspired by industrial LIDAR scans. Players use a handheld scanner to gradually reveal the environment, with color-coded points helping to perceive depth. This distinctive, inhuman aesthetic creates an eerie atmosphere and enhances the exploration experience. In Scanner Sombre , the story unfolds subtly through the environment, with hints of forgotten histories hidden within the cave. As you explore, remnants of the past, strange symbols, and eerie remnants suggest a deeper, darker narrative. Each step forward invites you to unravel the mysteries bit by bit. Introversion Software has been developing games since 2001, and stands behind acclaimed titles like Uplin…

SteamPulse editorial summary

Scanner Sombre is listed as a game with $2.09 (70% off from $6.99). It supports Windows and macOS, belongs to Single-player, Full controller support, Tracked Controller Support, VR Supported, DualShock Controller Support, DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and DualSense Controller Support, and is associated with Adventure and Indie. SteamPulse's latest observation records 6 players at 3 October 2026 - 15:43:01 UTC, a tracked peak of 58, and 90% positive reviews.

Overview tags

ExplorationHorrorWalking SimulatorAtmosphericIndieAdventureFirst-PersonVRSingleplayerShortPsychological HorrorColorfulActionCasualLovecraftian

Support and legal notes

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