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Scarlet Hollow vs Drown the Bride

Scarlet Hollow and Drown the Bride both land in 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 Adventure, Casual on Steam. Scarlet Hollow (2021) is 4 years older than Drown the Bride (2025). Drown the Bride is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Scarlet Hollow (2.99 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 an Indie, RPG, 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 Drown the Bride

Choose Drown the Bride if it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. Drown the Bride launched in 2025.

Both Scarlet Hollow and Drown the Bride sit in Adventure and Casual on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Narrated Game Menus, 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.

Side-by-side comparison

Scarlet Hollow vs Drown the Bride — Steam metadata comparison
Scarlet Hollow — Steam game coverScarlet HollowDrown the Bride — Steam game coverDrown the Bride
Released20212025
GenresIndie, Adventure, RPG, Casual, Early AccessAdventure, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price24.99 USD2.99 USD
Steam reviews98.1% positive (3,657 reviews)6 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersBlack Tabby GamesSun Labyrinth LLC

Side by side

Scarlet Hollow vs Drown the Bride — FAQ

Should I play Scarlet Hollow or Drown the Bride first?
If you want chronology, Scarlet Hollow (2021) came out before Drown the Bride (2025). 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 Drown the Bride similar?
They overlap on 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. Drown the Bride doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Scarlet Hollow vs Drown the Bride — Verdict (2026) · imho.run