Choose Tear and the Library of Labyrinths
Choose Tear and the Library of Labyrinths if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Tear and the Library of Labyrinths launched in 2020.
Tear and the Library of Labyrinths vs The Scarlet Demonslayer
Tear and the Library of Labyrinths and The Scarlet Demonslayer both land in Indie, Adventure, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Tear and the Library of Labyrinths (2020) is 2 years older than The Scarlet Demonslayer (2022). Tear and the Library of Labyrinths scores higher on Steam reviews (92.9% positive) than The Scarlet Demonslayer (78.3% 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 The Scarlet Demonslayer
Choose The Scarlet Demonslayer if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Scarlet Demonslayer launched in 2022.
Both Tear and the Library of Labyrinths and The Scarlet Demonslayer sit in Indie, Adventure, and RPG 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
 Tear and the Library of Labyrinths |  The Scarlet Demonslayer | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.9% positive (42 reviews) | 78.3% positive (60 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Acerola | Nuko Majin |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Tear and the Library of Labyrinths (2020) is 2 years older than The Scarlet Demonslayer (2022).
- Tear and the Library of Labyrinths scores higher on Steam reviews (92.9% positive) than The Scarlet Demonslayer (78.3% positive).
- The Scarlet Demonslayer is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Tear and the Library of Labyrinths (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Tear and the Library of Labyrinths is Deck Unsupported, The Scarlet Demonslayer is Deck Verified.
Tear and the Library of Labyrinths vs The Scarlet Demonslayer — FAQ
- Should I play Tear and the Library of Labyrinths or The Scarlet Demonslayer first?
- If you want chronology, Tear and the Library of Labyrinths (2020) came out before The Scarlet Demonslayer (2022). 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 Tear and the Library of Labyrinths and The Scarlet Demonslayer similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, RPG 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.