Should I play Scarlet Hollow or Penguin Colony first?

If you want chronology, Scarlet Hollow (2021) came out before Penguin Colony (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 Penguin Colony similar?

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

Scarlet Hollow vs Penguin Colony

Scarlet Hollow and Penguin Colony both land in Indie, Adventure, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Scarlet Hollow (2021) is 5 years older than Penguin Colony (2026). Scarlet Hollow is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Penguin Colony 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 and Early Access game with Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Narrated Game Menus. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 3,657 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Penguin Colony

Choose Penguin Colony if you want an Action game with Camera Comfort and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Penguin Colony launched in 2026.

Both Scarlet Hollow and Penguin Colony sit in Indie, Adventure, and Casual on Steam and both list Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input, 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 Penguin Colony — Steam metadata comparison
	Scarlet Hollow	Penguin Colony
Released	2021	2026
Genres	Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual, Early Access	Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows
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	ORIGAME DIGITAL

Side by side

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