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Scarlet Hollow vs RECORD_DrowsyVortex

Scarlet Hollow and RECORD_DrowsyVortex 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 3 years older than RECORD_DrowsyVortex (2024). RECORD_DrowsyVortex is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Scarlet Hollow (9.99 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 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 RECORD_DrowsyVortex

Choose RECORD_DrowsyVortex if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. RECORD_DrowsyVortex launched in 2024.

Both Scarlet Hollow and RECORD_DrowsyVortex sit in Indie, Adventure, and RPG 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 RECORD_DrowsyVortex — Steam metadata comparison
Scarlet Hollow — Steam game coverScarlet HollowRECORD_DrowsyVortex — Steam game coverRECORD_DrowsyVortex
Released20212024
GenresIndie, Adventure, RPG, Casual, Early AccessStrategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price24.99 USD9.99 USD
Steam reviews98.1% positive (3,657 reviews)—
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersBlack Tabby GamesLunarHillz

Side by side

Scarlet Hollow vs RECORD_DrowsyVortex — FAQ

Should I play Scarlet Hollow or RECORD_DrowsyVortex first?
If you want chronology, Scarlet Hollow (2021) came out before RECORD_DrowsyVortex (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 RECORD_DrowsyVortex 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. RECORD_DrowsyVortex doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Scarlet Hollow vs RECORD_DrowsyVortex — Verdict (2026) · imho.run