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Scarlet Hollow vs Before They Catch Us

Scarlet Hollow and Before They Catch Us 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 4 years older than Before They Catch Us (2025). Before They Catch Us is currently ~68% cheaper on Steam than Scarlet Hollow (7.99 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 Before They Catch Us

Choose Before They Catch Us if it's currently about 68% cheaper on the Steam Store. Before They Catch Us launched in 2025.

Both Scarlet Hollow and Before They Catch Us sit in Indie, Adventure, and RPG on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Mouse Only Option, 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 Before They Catch Us — Steam metadata comparison
Scarlet Hollow — Steam game coverScarlet HollowBefore They Catch Us — Steam game coverBefore They Catch Us
Released20212025
GenresIndie, Adventure, RPG, Casual, Early AccessIndie, Adventure, RPG
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows, Linux
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price24.99 USD7.99 USD
Steam reviews98.1% positive (3,657 reviews)8 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersBlack Tabby GamesANTertainment

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Scarlet Hollow vs Before They Catch Us — FAQ

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