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Scarlet Hollow vs TAKE CARE OF THE DOG

Scarlet Hollow and TAKE CARE OF THE DOG both land in Indie, 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 share Indie, Adventure on Steam. Scarlet Hollow (2021) is 5 years older than TAKE CARE OF THE DOG (2026). Scarlet Hollow scores higher on Steam reviews (98.1% positive) than TAKE CARE OF THE DOG (93.6% 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 Scarlet Hollow

Choose Scarlet Hollow if you want a RPG, Casual, and Early Access game with Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Color Alternatives. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 98.1% positive across 3,657 reviews.

Choose TAKE CARE OF THE DOG

Choose TAKE CARE OF THE DOG if you want a Free To Play game with Stereo Sound and Surround Sound. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. TAKE CARE OF THE DOG launched in 2026.

Both Scarlet Hollow and TAKE CARE OF THE DOG sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam and both list 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 TAKE CARE OF THE DOG — Steam metadata comparison
Scarlet Hollow — Steam game coverScarlet HollowTAKE CARE OF THE DOG — Steam game coverTAKE CARE OF THE DOG
Released20212026
GenresIndie, Adventure, RPG, Casual, Early AccessIndie, Adventure, Free To Play
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price29.99 USDFree to play
Steam reviews98.1% positive (3,657 reviews)93.6% positive (109 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersBlack Tabby Gamesbodinhe

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Scarlet Hollow vs TAKE CARE OF THE DOG — FAQ

Which is better, Scarlet Hollow or TAKE CARE OF THE DOG?
On Steam reviews Scarlet Hollow scores higher (98.1% positive) than TAKE CARE OF THE DOG (93.6% 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 TAKE CARE OF THE DOG first?
If you want chronology, Scarlet Hollow (2021) came out before TAKE CARE OF THE DOG (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 TAKE CARE OF THE DOG similar?
They overlap on Indie, 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 TAKE CARE OF THE DOG free?
Yes — TAKE CARE OF THE DOG is a free-to-play Steam title. Scarlet Hollow is paid (29.99 USD).
Does Scarlet Hollow run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Scarlet Hollow is rated Deck Verified by Valve. TAKE CARE OF THE DOG doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.