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Scrapped scored 75/100 on Steam Analyzer — Good for a Casual capsule. Top priority fix: [uniqueness_polish] Enhance craftsmanship by refining typography and adding subtle shadows or polish effects to make the collage feel intentionally curated rather than casually arranged.

Capsule scores by dimension

• Genre Clarity: 7/10 — Crafts game identity clear. The collage aesthetic and scissors/craft materials scattered around the title immediately signal a creative/artistic game mechanic. At TINY size, the cut-paper style letters and surrounding craft ephemera still read as art-focused, though the specific collage-making gameplay is more apparent at full size. The genre lands solidly as casual creative but lacks traditional game UI cues that would suggest depth or progression systems.
• Title Readability: 8/10 — Bold title reads at all sizes. The word SCRAPPED uses thick, multi-colored block letters with clear separation between each letter, maintaining legibility even at TINY size. The title sits on a clean white background strip that isolates it from the busy surrounding elements, ensuring it does not collapse into the craft clutter. Strategic placement and high contrast make this the clear focal point across all viewing sizes.
• Contrast & Color: 8/10 — Strong pop against dark background. The white title band and bright multi-hued letters (purples, blues, reds, golds) create excellent value separation against the #1b2838 Steam background and the darker gray/metal texture behind the title. The surrounding craft objects (scissors, white gloves, vintage imagery) all feature light tones and saturated colors that stand out in a quick scroll. At TINY size, the bright whites and jewel tones maintain clear silhouettes without muddiness.
• Uniqueness & Polish: 7/10 — Distinctive collage craft theme. The capsule commits fully to a retro-craft visual identity using actual collage elements (vintage etchings, photographs, posters) scattered asymmetrically around the title. This approach is more memorable and thematically coherent than generic casual game templates, with hand-made feeling composition that matches the game's core loop. However, the execution feels more artful than polished—the arrangement is playful but slightly rough-edged, which suits indie sensibility but lacks the refined craft of top-tier capsules.
• Brand Consistency: 7/10 — Consistent collage identity. The capsule establishes a clear visual language: mixed-media collage elements, cut-paper typography, vintage ephemera, and a white/bright palette as the signature look. This identity should carry recognizably across store pages and screenshots if the game maintains this aesthetic throughout. The style is distinctive enough to be memorable, though it relies on the collage concept itself rather than a unique character or mascot to anchor brand recognition.
• Composition: 8/10 — Clear hierarchy with focal point. The white horizontal title band acts as a strong visual anchor in the upper-center area, with craft objects distributed around it in a balanced asymmetrical layout that creates depth. The scattered items (gloves top-right, vintage images corners, scissors left) guide the eye without competing for attention. At SMALL and TINY sizes, the title remains the clear primary subject while the surrounding elements provide context without causing visual clutter or edge-cutting issues.

What works

• High-contrast white title bar. The isolated white background strip makes the multi-colored SCRAPPED lettering pop consistently across all viewing sizes.
• Thematic collage execution. The scattered vintage photographs, etchings, scissors, and craft materials directly communicate the game's core art-making mechanic.
• Balanced asymmetrical layout. Craft objects are distributed around the title in a way that feels organic and playful without creating dead zones or overcrowding.

What hurts the capsule

• Rough craft aesthetic lacks polish. While thematically consistent, the hand-made collage approach feels less refined than polished indie benchmarks like Balatro or Minami Lane.
• No character or mascot anchor. Brand identity relies entirely on the collage concept rather than an iconic symbol, character, or visual motif that players could recognize immediately.
• Some fine details blur at tiny size. While the title survives, some of the smaller vintage imagery and detail elements lose clarity below 120px width, reducing the overall visual impact in thumbnail view.

Priority fixes

1. [uniqueness_polish] Enhance craftsmanship by refining typography and adding subtle shadows or polish effects to make the collage feel intentionally curated rather than casually arranged.
2. [brand_consistency] Introduce a recognizable mascot character or repeated visual symbol (e.g., a quirky office worker, branded watermark, or signature element) that can anchor the brand across all promotional materials.
3. [contrast_color] Slightly increase saturation or add subtle edge highlights to the smallest vintage imagery elements to preserve readability at TINY size without disrupting the overall aesthetic.

Store copy priority fixes

1. [audience_targeting] Add a sentence in the short description targeting the specific player archetype, e.g., 'Ideal for narrative indie fans and art-game lovers who want to make a statement.'
2. [hook_strength] Strengthen the opening line by replacing 'Gestalt Industries, Ltd. is looking for a qualified candidate' with a more punchy, visceral verb-first hook that emphasizes the contradiction between creative work and dehumanization.
3. [feature_communication] In the 'Uncover company mysteries' section, add 1–2 concrete examples of coworker conflicts or water cooler revelations to make the narrative loop feel tangible, not abstract.
4. [uniqueness] Add a sentence explicitly comparing this to other narrative games or art games, e.g., 'Unlike passive narrative experiences, your choices in collage-making shape how the story unfolds' (if true) or clarify what makes the collage mechanic irreplaceable to the theme.

Related guides

• Steam page optimisation — Capsule, copy, screenshots, tags — the full Steam page conversion stack.
• Capsule design best practices — The six dimensions every Steam capsule has to win.

Steam app ID: 3289570 · Tags: Casual, Indie, Design & Illustration, Dystopian, Retro