Choose Samurai Vandalism
Choose Samurai Vandalism if you want an Action experience. Samurai Vandalism launched in 2023.
Samurai Vandalism vs The Scarlet Demonslayer
Samurai Vandalism 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. The Scarlet Demonslayer (2022) is 1 year older than Samurai Vandalism (2023). Samurai Vandalism scores higher on Steam reviews (80.9% 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 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Scarlet Demonslayer launched in 2022.
Both Samurai Vandalism 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
 Samurai Vandalism |  The Scarlet Demonslayer | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.9% positive (47 reviews) | 78.3% positive (60 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ONEONE1 | Nuko Majin |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- The Scarlet Demonslayer (2022) is 1 year older than Samurai Vandalism (2023).
- Samurai Vandalism scores higher on Steam reviews (80.9% positive) than The Scarlet Demonslayer (78.3% positive).
- The Scarlet Demonslayer is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Samurai Vandalism (14.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Samurai Vandalism is Deck Playable, The Scarlet Demonslayer is Deck Verified.
Samurai Vandalism vs The Scarlet Demonslayer — FAQ
- Should I play Samurai Vandalism or The Scarlet Demonslayer first?
- If you want chronology, The Scarlet Demonslayer (2022) came out before Samurai Vandalism (2023). 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 Samurai Vandalism 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.