Should I play Scarlet Hollow or Neverway first?

If you want chronology, Scarlet Hollow (2021) came out before Neverway (2027). 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 Neverway 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.

Does Scarlet Hollow run on Steam Deck?

Yes — Scarlet Hollow is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Neverway doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.

Scarlet Hollow vs Neverway

Scarlet Hollow and Neverway 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. Scarlet Hollow (2021) is 6 years older than Neverway (2027). Scarlet Hollow is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Neverway has no Deck rating yet. 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 Casual 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 Neverway

Choose Neverway if you want the Gamepad Recommended, Camera Comfort, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Neverway launched in 2027.

Both Scarlet Hollow and Neverway sit in Indie, Adventure, and RPG on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Keyboard Only Option, 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.

Scarlet Hollow vs Neverway — Steam metadata comparison
	Scarlet Hollow	Neverway
Released	2021	2027
Genres	Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual, Early Access	Indie, Adventure, RPG
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Steam Deck	Deck Verified	Unrated
Price	24.99 USD	Price unknown
Steam reviews	98.1% positive (3,657 reviews)	—
Multiplayer	Single-player only	Single-player only
Developers	Black Tabby Games	Coldblood Inc.

Side by side

Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
Scarlet Hollow (2021) is 6 years older than Neverway (2027).
Scarlet Hollow is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Neverway has no Deck rating yet.