Choose Mato Anomalies
Choose Mato Anomalies if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Mato Anomalies launched in 2023.
Mato Anomalies vs The Scarlet Chaos
Mato Anomalies and The Scarlet Chaos both land in 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 are RPG games on Steam. Mato Anomalies (2023) is 1 year older than The Scarlet Chaos (2024). The Scarlet Chaos is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Mato Anomalies (5.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 The Scarlet Chaos
Choose The Scarlet Chaos if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Scarlet Chaos launched in 2024.
Both Mato Anomalies and The Scarlet Chaos sit in RPG on Steam, 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
 Mato Anomalies |  The Scarlet Chaos | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 72.9% positive (48 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Arrowiz | TENA-Vision |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Mato Anomalies (2023) is 1 year older than The Scarlet Chaos (2024).
- The Scarlet Chaos is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Mato Anomalies (5.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Mato Anomalies is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Scarlet Chaos has no Deck rating yet.
Mato Anomalies vs The Scarlet Chaos — FAQ
- Should I play Mato Anomalies or The Scarlet Chaos first?
- If you want chronology, Mato Anomalies (2023) came out before The Scarlet Chaos (2024). 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 Mato Anomalies and The Scarlet Chaos similar?
- They overlap on 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 Mato Anomalies run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Mato Anomalies is rated Deck Verified by Valve. The Scarlet Chaos doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.