Choose Scarlet Hollow
Choose Scarlet Hollow if you want a RPG, Casual, and Early Access game with Narrated Game Menus 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.
Scarlet Hollow vs Rusts Of Corruption
Scarlet Hollow and Rusts Of Corruption 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 3 years older than Rusts Of Corruption (2024). Rusts Of Corruption is free; Scarlet Hollow is paid (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 Rusts Of Corruption
Choose Rusts Of Corruption if you want a Free To Play game with Camera Comfort and Touch Only Option. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Rusts Of Corruption launched in 2024.
Both Scarlet Hollow and Rusts Of Corruption 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.
Side-by-side comparison
 Scarlet Hollow |  Rusts Of Corruption | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual, Early Access | Indie, Adventure, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 98.1% positive (3,657 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Black Tabby Games | Dr. Puzzler |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Scarlet Hollow (2021) is 3 years older than Rusts Of Corruption (2024).
- Rusts Of Corruption is free; Scarlet Hollow is paid (24.99 USD).
- Scarlet Hollow is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Rusts Of Corruption has no Deck rating yet.
Scarlet Hollow vs Rusts Of Corruption — FAQ
- Should I play Scarlet Hollow or Rusts Of Corruption first?
- If you want chronology, Scarlet Hollow (2021) came out before Rusts Of Corruption (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 Rusts Of Corruption 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.
- Is Rusts Of Corruption free?
- Yes — Rusts Of Corruption 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. Rusts Of Corruption doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.