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Scarlet Hollow vs THE DOUBLE

Scarlet Hollow and THE DOUBLE 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 4 years older than THE DOUBLE (2025). THE DOUBLE is free; Scarlet Hollow is paid (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 Casual 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 THE DOUBLE

Choose THE DOUBLE if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. THE DOUBLE launched in 2025.

Both Scarlet Hollow and THE DOUBLE sit in Adventure on Steam and both list 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 THE DOUBLE — Steam metadata comparison
Scarlet Hollow — Steam game coverScarlet HollowTHE DOUBLE — Steam game coverTHE DOUBLE
Released20212025
GenresIndie, Adventure, RPG, Casual, Early AccessAdventure, Free To Play
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price24.99 USDFree to play
Steam reviews98.1% positive (3,657 reviews)3 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersBlack Tabby GamesBadGafiGames

Side by side

Scarlet Hollow vs THE DOUBLE — FAQ

Should I play Scarlet Hollow or THE DOUBLE first?
If you want chronology, Scarlet Hollow (2021) came out before THE DOUBLE (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 THE DOUBLE 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.
Is THE DOUBLE free?
Yes — THE DOUBLE is a free-to-play Steam title. Scarlet Hollow is paid (24.99 USD).
Does Scarlet Hollow run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Scarlet Hollow is rated Deck Verified by Valve. THE DOUBLE doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Scarlet Hollow vs THE DOUBLE — Verdict (2026) · imho.run