Should I play Scarlet Hollow or The Heirloom first?

If you want chronology, Scarlet Hollow (2021) came out before The Heirloom (2026). 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 The Heirloom similar?

They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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. The Heirloom doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.

Scarlet Hollow vs The Heirloom

Scarlet Hollow and The Heirloom both land in Indie, Adventure 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 on Steam. Scarlet Hollow (2021) is 5 years older than The Heirloom (2026). Scarlet Hollow is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Heirloom 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 RPG, Casual, and Early Access game with Narrated Game Menus, Playable without Timed Input, and Save Anytime. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 3,657 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose The Heirloom

Choose The Heirloom if you want the Stereo Sound and Touch Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. The Heirloom launched in 2026.

Both Scarlet Hollow and The Heirloom sit in Indie and Adventure 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.

Scarlet Hollow vs The Heirloom — Steam metadata comparison
	Scarlet Hollow	The Heirloom
Released	2021	2026
Genres	Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual, Early Access	Indie, Adventure
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	Babubi Games

Side by side

Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
Scarlet Hollow (2021) is 5 years older than The Heirloom (2026).
Scarlet Hollow is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Heirloom has no Deck rating yet.