Choose The Scarlet Demonslayer
Choose The Scarlet Demonslayer if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. The Scarlet Demonslayer launched in 2022.
The Scarlet Demonslayer vs Belial Red
The Scarlet Demonslayer and Belial Red 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. The Scarlet Demonslayer (2022) is 1 year older than Belial Red (2023). Belial Red scores higher on Steam reviews (87% positive) than The Scarlet Demonslayer (78.3% 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 Belial Red
Choose Belial Red if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Belial Red launched in 2023.
Both The Scarlet Demonslayer and Belial Red sit in Indie, Adventure, and 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
 The Scarlet Demonslayer |  Belial Red | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.3% positive (60 reviews) | 87% positive (23 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nuko Majin | TEKUNOS A |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- The Scarlet Demonslayer (2022) is 1 year older than Belial Red (2023).
- Belial Red scores higher on Steam reviews (87% positive) than The Scarlet Demonslayer (78.3% positive).
- Belial Red is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than The Scarlet Demonslayer (14.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: The Scarlet Demonslayer is Deck Verified, Belial Red is Deck Playable.
The Scarlet Demonslayer vs Belial Red — FAQ
- Should I play The Scarlet Demonslayer or Belial Red first?
- If you want chronology, The Scarlet Demonslayer (2022) came out before Belial Red (2023). 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 The Scarlet Demonslayer and Belial Red 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.