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Scarlet Hollow vs While We Wait Here

Scarlet Hollow and While We Wait Here both land in Adventure, Casual 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 Adventure, Casual on Steam. Scarlet Hollow (2021) is 3 years older than While We Wait Here (2024). Scarlet Hollow scores higher on Steam reviews (98.1% positive) than While We Wait Here (87.3% 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 Scarlet Hollow

Choose Scarlet Hollow if you want an Indie, RPG, and Early Access game with Narrated Game Menus, Keyboard Only Option, and Mouse Only Option. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 98.1% positive across 3,657 reviews.

Choose While We Wait Here

Choose While We Wait Here if you want a Simulation game with Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. While We Wait Here launched in 2024.

Both Scarlet Hollow and While We Wait Here sit in Adventure and Casual on Steam and both list Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Color Alternatives, 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 While We Wait Here — Steam metadata comparison
Scarlet Hollow — Steam game coverScarlet HollowWhile We Wait Here — Steam game coverWhile We Wait Here
Released20212024
GenresIndie, Adventure, RPG, Casual, Early AccessAdventure, Simulation, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows, macOS
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedDeck Verified
Price24.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews98.1% positive (3,657 reviews)87.3% positive (826 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersBlack Tabby GamesBad Vices Games

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Scarlet Hollow vs While We Wait Here — FAQ

Which is better, Scarlet Hollow or While We Wait Here?
On Steam reviews Scarlet Hollow scores higher (98.1% positive) than While We Wait Here (87.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Scarlet Hollow is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play Scarlet Hollow or While We Wait Here first?
If you want chronology, Scarlet Hollow (2021) came out before While We Wait Here (2024). 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 While We Wait Here similar?
They overlap on Adventure, Casual 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.
Do Scarlet Hollow and While We Wait Here both run on Steam Deck?
Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.
Scarlet Hollow vs While We Wait Here — Verdict (2026) · imho.run