IMHO.

Scarlet Hollow vs Five-Star Courier and the Fog That Reeks of Death

Scarlet Hollow and Five-Star Courier and the Fog That Reeks of Death 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 Five-Star Courier and the Fog That Reeks of Death (2026). Scarlet Hollow is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Five-Star Courier and the Fog That Reeks of Death 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, Casual, and Early Access game with Adjustable Text Size 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 Five-Star Courier and the Fog That Reeks of Death

Choose Five-Star Courier and the Fog That Reeks of Death if you want the Camera Comfort, Stereo Sound, and Adjustable Difficulty side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Five-Star Courier and the Fog That Reeks of Death launched in 2026.

Both Scarlet Hollow and Five-Star Courier and the Fog That Reeks of Death sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam and both list Subtitle Options, Color Alternatives, and Custom Volume Controls, 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 Five-Star Courier and the Fog That Reeks of Death — Steam metadata comparison
Scarlet Hollow — Steam game coverScarlet HollowFive-Star Courier and the Fog That Reeks of Death — Steam game coverFive-Star Courier and the Fog That Reeks of Death
Released20212026
GenresIndie, Adventure, RPG, Casual, Early AccessIndie, Adventure
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price24.99 USDPrice unknown
Steam reviews98.1% positive (3,657 reviews)—
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersBlack Tabby GamesZarUmbra

Side by side

Scarlet Hollow vs Five-Star Courier and the Fog That Reeks of Death — FAQ

Should I play Scarlet Hollow or Five-Star Courier and the Fog That Reeks of Death first?
If you want chronology, Scarlet Hollow (2021) came out before Five-Star Courier and the Fog That Reeks of Death (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 Five-Star Courier and the Fog That Reeks of Death 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.
Does Scarlet Hollow run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Scarlet Hollow is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Five-Star Courier and the Fog That Reeks of Death doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Scarlet Hollow vs Five-Star Courier and the Fog That Reeks of Death · imho.run