Steam Deck games like Scarlet Deer Inn
Below are 8 Steam Deck-friendly games similar to Scarlet Deer Inn (8 Verified, the rest Playable), ranked by player overlap. Every pick has Valve's compat stamp — Verified means full controller support and default settings just work; Playable means a small first-launch tweak (control remap or text size) gets you there. imho.run pulls compat status straight from Valve's own endpoint, refreshed daily.
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Ranked picks
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Pentiment
Deck Verified alternative to Scarlet Deer Inn — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure with Scarlet Deer Inn.
Step into a living illustrated world in a time when Europe is at a crossroads of great religious and political change. Walk in the footsteps of Andreas Maler, a master artist who finds himself in the middle of murders, scandals, and intrigue in the Bavarian Alps.
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1428: Shadows over Silesia
Deck Verified alternative to Scarlet Deer Inn — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Scarlet Deer Inn.
Medieval Europe is in the middle of religious upheaval and many a preacher predict the imminent end of the world. Immerse yourself in a dark fantasy story with true historical events in the background. You'll be facing intricate puzzles, challenging battles and cunning stealth.
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Deer & Boy
Deck Verified alternative to Scarlet Deer Inn — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Scarlet Deer Inn.
In this poetic cinematic platformer, a runaway boy meets a fawn. As their bond grows, so do their abilities and the emotional weight of their journey, where silence speaks louder than words.
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SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance
Deck Verified alternative to Scarlet Deer Inn — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Scarlet Deer Inn.
The iconic SHINOBI returns in an all-new 2D action platformer with a unique hand-drawn look created by the team behind the hit brawler Streets of Rage 4.
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Nocturnal
Deck Verified alternative to Scarlet Deer Inn — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Scarlet Deer Inn.
Carve your way with fire and steel to find out what secrets lie beyond the Mist in this intense 2-hour-long action-platformer game. Get ready to wield the flames and burn everything!
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Last Time I Saw You
Deck Verified alternative to Scarlet Deer Inn — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Scarlet Deer Inn.
First loves. Family issues. Yokai. 'Last Time I Saw You' is a coming-of-age adventure set in 1980s Japan. Explore a haunted forest hiding a terrible secret, and interact with a vast cast of friendly and deceitful characters in this beautifully hand-drawn story with some light action elements.
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Night in the Woods
Deck Verified alternative to Scarlet Deer Inn — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure with Scarlet Deer Inn.
NIGHT IN THE WOODS is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet and lots to do across a lush, vibrant world.
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Scarlet Hollow
Deck Verified alternative to Scarlet Deer Inn — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Scarlet Deer Inn.
Your aunt’s dead, your cousin hates you, and you’re stuck in the dead-end town of Scarlet Hollow. Choose your path through a branching narrative so dense that you'll see less than 1/5 of the game on a single playthrough. You won't be able to save everyone. Good luck, and welcome home.