Choose Scarlet Hollow
Choose Scarlet Hollow if you want an Indie, RPG, and Casual game with Narrated Game Menus, Keyboard Only Option, and Mouse Only Option. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 98.1% positive across 3,657 reviews.
Scarlet Hollow vs The Incident at Galley House
Scarlet Hollow and The Incident at Galley House both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Scarlet Hollow (2021) is 5 years older than The Incident at Galley House (2026). Scarlet Hollow scores higher on Steam reviews (98.1% positive) than The Incident at Galley House (95.2% positive). 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 The Incident at Galley House
Choose The Incident at Galley House if you want the DualShock Controller Support and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 28% cheaper on the Steam Store. 2,360 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Scarlet Hollow and The Incident at Galley House sit in 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 |  The Incident at Galley House | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual, Early Access | Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 98.1% positive (3,657 reviews) | 95.2% positive (2,360 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Black Tabby Games | William Rous, Evil Trout Inc. |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Scarlet Hollow (2021) is 5 years older than The Incident at Galley House (2026).
- Scarlet Hollow scores higher on Steam reviews (98.1% positive) than The Incident at Galley House (95.2% positive).
- The Incident at Galley House is currently ~28% cheaper on Steam than Scarlet Hollow (17.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Scarlet Hollow is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Incident at Galley House has no Deck rating yet.
Scarlet Hollow vs The Incident at Galley House — FAQ
- Which is better, Scarlet Hollow or The Incident at Galley House?
- On Steam reviews Scarlet Hollow scores higher (98.1% positive) than The Incident at Galley House (95.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Scarlet Hollow is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Scarlet Hollow or The Incident at Galley House first?
- If you want chronology, Scarlet Hollow (2021) came out before The Incident at Galley House (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 Incident at Galley House similar?
- They overlap on 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 Incident at Galley House doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.