Scurge: Hive GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Action-Adventure / RPG

Scurge: Hive

SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2006
GenreAction-Adventure, RPG
DeveloperOrbital Studios
PublisherSouthpeak Interactive
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
ESRBE10+
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Developed by Orbital Studios and published by Southpeak Interactive, Scurge: Hive arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2006 as an action-adventure game. It blends action-adventure and RPG elements.

It landed about 5 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2006 include Mother 3, Rhythm Tengoku and Drill Dozer. Among the 91 GBA action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #16 by legacy score.

Scurge: Hive is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a game you can finish in one short session
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Scurge: Hive is like

Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.

Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.

Scurge: Hive gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

Scurge: Hive walkthroughs & guides

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Scurge: Hive FAQ

When did Scurge: Hive come out on the GBA?

Scurge: Hive was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2006.

Who made Scurge: Hive?

It was developed by Orbital Studios and published by Southpeak Interactive.

Is Scurge: Hive multiplayer?

No. Scurge: Hive is a single-player game.

How long does Scurge: Hive take to play?

As an action-adventure game, Scurge: Hive typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Scurge: Hive on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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