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Scalak on Steam - User reviews, Price & Information

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Fulfilling puzzle game.

Scalak is a casual, indie and puzzle game developed and published by Hamster On Coke Games.
Released on May 22nd 2018 is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux in 27 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Arabic, Bulgarian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Czech, Danish, Finnish, Greek, Dutch, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese - Portugal, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Romanian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian and Hungarian.

It has received 1,006 reviews of which 980 were positive and 26 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. 😍

The game is currently priced at 2.99€ on Steam.

The Steam community has classified Scalak into these genres:

Casual Indie Puzzle Minimalist

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System requirements

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Windows
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: i3
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel Iris
MacOS
  • OS: OS X
  • Processor: i3
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel Iris
Linux
  • OS: Linux
  • Processor: i3
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel Iris

Steam Price & Best Deals

2.99€ Buy Now

User reviews & Ratings

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2 hours played
July 2026
Have you ever played a game that makes you cry? Not because its emotional, but because you know you'll never experience anything like it again? That is Scalak. I don't play a lot of puzzle games, but this one felt special, because It really felt like every level was made out of pure love and care. Every new mechanic is introduced in a slow and gentle way, and then eventually brought together with later mechanics. The final levels made me love this game even more, as they combined everything shown throughout in a way that never felt too easy or too complicated. (Oh, and the last level in both the Base and Bonus Game were the things that tugged on my heartstrings hard.)
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23 hours played
March 2026
---{ Graphics }--- ☐ You forget what reality is ☐ Perfect ☐ Beautiful ☐ Good ☑ Decent ☐ Okay ☐ Bad ☐ Very stylized ☐ They're what they should be for what the game is ☐ MS Paint could make something better ---{ Gameplay }--- ☐ Fantastic ☐ Excellent ☐ Perfect ☑ Good ☐ It's just gameplay ☐ Meh ☐ Bad, but playable ☐ Just go watch paint dry ---{ Audio }--- ☐ Eargasm ☐ Amazing ☑ Very good ☐ Good ☐ Not to bad ☐ Alright ☐ Bad ☐ My ears are bleeding ---{ Audience }--- ☑ Babies ☑ Young kids ☑ Young teens ☑ Older teens ☑ Adults ☑ Old people ☑ Anyone with a decent maturity level ☑ Anyone with a lack of maturity ☑ Anyone that is alive ☑ No one, not even your dog ---{ PC Requirements }--- ☐ Check if you can run paint ☐ Potato ☑ Just average ☐ A little better than average ☐ Good ☐ Decent ☐ Better than good ☐ Fancy Pants Rich Boy ☐ NASA ---{ Difficulty }--- ☐ Can choose your difficulty setting ☐ No difficulty needed ☐ Just press 'W" ☑ Easy ☐ Medium ☐ Easy to learn / Hard to master ☐ Significant brain usage ☐ Hard ☐ Verry Difficult ---{ Grind }--- ☐ Nothing to grind ☐ Only if you like to collect things ☑ Only if you care about steam achievements ☐ Isn't necessary to progress ☐ Only if you care about rankings/placements/leaderboards/etc. ☐ Average grind level ☐ A little grindy ☐ Too much grind ☐ You‘ll need a second life, maybe some macros, & a will to live for grinding ---{ Story }--- ☐ Story? What story? ☐ No Story ☑ Twilight was a better love story than this ☐ Average ☐ Good ☐ Lovely ☐ It‘ll replace your life ---{ Game Time }--- ☐ 1-2 Hours ☐ 2-5 Hours ☐ 5-10 Hours ☑ 10-20 Hours ☐ 20-50 Hours ☐ 50+ Hours ☐ 100+ Hours ☐ To infinity and beyond ---{ Replayablity }--- ☐ You won't even finish it the first time ☐ None, once was enough ☐ Not that kind of game ☑ You don't stop playing this kinda game, ever ☐ Maybe once or twice, to try something new ☐ You'll want to get every single possible ending & secret there is ☐ You'll pick it up every few years, but never finish a whole playthrough ☐ A lot, just to romance everyone, pick new options. try new classes, etc ---{ Price }--- ☐ It’s free! ☑ Worth the price ☐ If you have some money to blow ☐ Wait for it to go on sale for the 100th time ☐ Ask someone to gift it to you instead ☐ You could also just burn your money ---{ Bugs }--- ☐ Circumstantial (PC specs, internet, save/install location, etc.) ☐ Never heard of ☑ Minor bugs ☐ Can get annoying ☐ ARK: Survival Evolved ☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs ---{ Game Size }--- ☐ Very low ☑ Low ☐ Average ☐ High ☐ Too much ---{ Worth It }--- ☐ Hell no! ☐ If you have a lot of cash ☑ Worth it! ☐ Get it now! ☐ Life is not complete without this game! ---{ TEXT }--- If Zoo Simulator was about physical labor, Scalak is about mental order. It's the kind of game you open when you want the world to make sense for 30 minutes. There's no timer, no score, no stress—just you and some geometric pieces that have to fit together perfectly. Why it's so beloved (The secret to success): Visual and auditory satisfaction: Everything about this game is about that perfect "click." When a piece falls into place, the sound and animation give you a little dopamine hit. Players on Steam describe it as "extremely satisfying," almost hypnotic. Brilliant learning curve: The game has no text tutorials. It teaches you new rules by design, simply by playing. You're treated like a smart person who can pick up the mechanics on the fly. Pure minimalism: No complicated menus, no ads, no pressure. It's just a colorful background, nice ambient music, and the puzzle in front of you. What might be missing (The only "critics"): Too short for some: It has around 90 levels. If you're a puzzle genius, you might finish it in 1-2 hours and be left wanting "just a little more". Lack of replayability: Once you understand the logic of a level, there's not much reason to return to it, unless you want to relive the state of relaxation. "Zen Gamer" Verdict: Scalak is not a game that keeps you tense, but one that helps you disconnect from the stress of the day. It's the digital equivalent of popping bubbles from packaging foil, but in a much smarter way. ---{ 8 / 10 }--- ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☑ 8 ☐ 9 ☐ 10
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3 hours played
Jan. 2026
A very intelligent puzzle game that plays similarly to a 3D Jigsaw, with complex levels combining several simple mechanics; around 2h of gameplay and 2 easy achievements to gain
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2 hours played
Dec. 2025
Game is short and sweet, taking me 2.2hrs to complete. The first half of the game is much easier than the second half - which I found more enjoyable. The game keeps adding more puzzle features throughout, keeping things fresh; although, I would recommend breaking it up into multiple sessions instead of playing it all in a oner. The art style is very colourful but simplistic keeping everything clear. NO VISUAL CLUTTER. The game ran well. I've experienced zero stutter on a laptop; that is to be expected though from a game like this. I bought the game when it was on sale for £0.99, well worth that price. I feel as if I've gotten my moneys worth. I WOULD RECOMMEND if you've got some spare change.
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2 hours played
Nov. 2025
A very calming game to relax and wind down. The levels were challenging in the right way and are a good challenge. Good, quick game.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Scalak is currently priced at 2.99€ on Steam.

No, Scalak is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 2.99€ on Steam.

Yes, Scalak received 980 positive votes out of a total of 1,006 achieving an impressive rating of 9.15.
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Scalak was developed and published by Hamster On Coke Games.

Yes, Scalak is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Yes, Scalak is playable and fully supported on MacOS.

Yes, Scalak is playable and fully supported on Linux.

Scalak is a single-player game.

No, Scalak does not currently offer any DLC.

No, Scalak does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

No, Scalak does not support Steam Remote Play.

Yes, Scalak is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Scalak.

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Scalak
2.99€ Buy Now
Rating
9.2
980
26
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1
Developer
Hamster On Coke Games
Publisher
Hamster On Coke Games
Release 22 May 2018
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