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Scarlet Hollow vs Nightmare knock

Scarlet Hollow and Nightmare knock 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 Hollow (2021) is 1 year older than Nightmare knock (2022). Scarlet Hollow scores higher on Steam reviews (98.1% positive) than Nightmare knock (90.9% 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 Scarlet Hollow

Choose Scarlet Hollow if you want an Adventure, RPG, and Casual 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.

Choose Nightmare knock

Choose Nightmare knock if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Nightmare knock launched in 2022.

Both Scarlet Hollow and Nightmare knock 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 Hollow vs Nightmare knock — Steam metadata comparison
Scarlet Hollow — Steam game coverScarlet HollowNightmare knock — Steam game coverNightmare knock
Released20212022
GenresIndie, Adventure, RPG, Casual, Early AccessAction, Indie
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price24.99 USDFree to play
Steam reviews98.1% positive (3,657 reviews)90.9% positive (11 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersBlack Tabby GamesFreezyCat

Side by side

Scarlet Hollow vs Nightmare knock — FAQ

Should I play Scarlet Hollow or Nightmare knock first?
If you want chronology, Scarlet Hollow (2021) came out before Nightmare knock (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 Scarlet Hollow and Nightmare knock 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 Nightmare knock free?
Yes — Nightmare knock is a free-to-play Steam title. Scarlet Hollow is paid (24.99 USD).
Does Scarlet Hollow run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Scarlet Hollow is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Nightmare knock doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.