Choose Scarlet Hood and the Wicked Wood
Choose Scarlet Hood and the Wicked Wood if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Scarlet Hood and the Wicked Wood launched in 2021.
Scarlet Hood and the Wicked Wood vs Take a Hint
Scarlet Hood and the Wicked Wood and Take a Hint both land in Indie on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Indie games on Steam. Scarlet Hood and the Wicked Wood (2021) is 5 years older than Take a Hint (2026). Take a Hint scores higher on Steam reviews (98.4% positive) than Scarlet Hood and the Wicked Wood (83.3% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Take a Hint
Choose Take a Hint if you want a Simulation, RPG, and Free To Play game with Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Take a Hint launched in 2026.
Both Scarlet Hood and the Wicked Wood and Take a Hint sit in Indie on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Scarlet Hood and the Wicked Wood |  Take a Hint | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Simulation, RPG, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 1.49 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 83.3% positive (42 reviews) | 98.4% positive (61 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Devespresso Games | Floramisu, Byutaki |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Scarlet Hood and the Wicked Wood (2021) is 5 years older than Take a Hint (2026).
- Take a Hint scores higher on Steam reviews (98.4% positive) than Scarlet Hood and the Wicked Wood (83.3% positive).
- Take a Hint is free; Scarlet Hood and the Wicked Wood is paid (1.49 USD).
- Scarlet Hood and the Wicked Wood is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Take a Hint has no Deck rating yet.
Scarlet Hood and the Wicked Wood vs Take a Hint — FAQ
- Should I play Scarlet Hood and the Wicked Wood or Take a Hint first?
- If you want chronology, Scarlet Hood and the Wicked Wood (2021) came out before Take a Hint (2026). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Scarlet Hood and the Wicked Wood and Take a Hint similar?
- They overlap on Indie on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Is Take a Hint free?
- Yes — Take a Hint is a free-to-play Steam title. Scarlet Hood and the Wicked Wood is paid (1.49 USD).
- Does Scarlet Hood and the Wicked Wood run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Scarlet Hood and the Wicked Wood is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Take a Hint doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.