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Scarlet Hollow vs In The Well

Scarlet Hollow and In The Well both land in Indie, 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 Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam. Scarlet Hollow (2021) is 2 years older than In The Well (2023). In The Well is currently ~76% cheaper on Steam than Scarlet Hollow (5.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD). 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 a RPG and Early Access 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 In The Well

Choose In The Well if it's currently about 76% cheaper on the Steam Store. In The Well launched in 2023.

Both Scarlet Hollow and In The Well sit in Indie, Adventure, and Casual 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 In The Well — Steam metadata comparison
Scarlet Hollow — Steam game coverScarlet HollowIn The Well — Steam game coverIn The Well
Released20212023
GenresIndie, Adventure, RPG, Casual, Early AccessIndie, Adventure, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price24.99 USD5.99 USD
Steam reviews98.1% positive (3,657 reviews)—
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersBlack Tabby GamesRavar Shikin

Side by side

Scarlet Hollow vs In The Well — FAQ

Should I play Scarlet Hollow or In The Well first?
If you want chronology, Scarlet Hollow (2021) came out before In The Well (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 Scarlet Hollow and In The Well similar?
They overlap on Indie, 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.
Does Scarlet Hollow run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Scarlet Hollow is rated Deck Verified by Valve. In The Well doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Scarlet Hollow vs In The Well — Verdict (2026) · imho.run