Choose Virtually Real Life
Choose Virtually Real Life if it's currently about 84% cheaper on the Steam Store. Virtually Real Life launched in 2020.
Virtually Real Life vs Scarlet Hollow
Virtually Real Life and Scarlet Hollow both land in Indie, Adventure 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 share Indie, Adventure on Steam. Virtually Real Life (2020) is 1 year older than Scarlet Hollow (2021). Virtually Real Life is currently ~84% cheaper on Steam than Scarlet Hollow (3.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD). 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 Scarlet Hollow
Choose Scarlet Hollow if you want a RPG, Casual, and Early Access game with Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Color Alternatives. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 3,657 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Virtually Real Life and Scarlet Hollow sit in Indie and Adventure 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
 Virtually Real Life |  Scarlet Hollow | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 98.1% positive (3,657 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Freedom Software | Black Tabby Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Virtually Real Life (2020) is 1 year older than Scarlet Hollow (2021).
- Virtually Real Life is currently ~84% cheaper on Steam than Scarlet Hollow (3.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Scarlet Hollow is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Virtually Real Life has no Deck rating yet.
Virtually Real Life vs Scarlet Hollow — FAQ
- Should I play Virtually Real Life or Scarlet Hollow first?
- If you want chronology, Virtually Real Life (2020) came out before Scarlet Hollow (2021). 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 Virtually Real Life and Scarlet Hollow similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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.