Choose The Scarlet Demonslayer
Choose The Scarlet Demonslayer if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. The Scarlet Demonslayer launched in 2022.
The Scarlet Demonslayer vs The Soldier and the Golden Princess
The Scarlet Demonslayer and The Soldier and the Golden Princess 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. The Scarlet Demonslayer (2022) is 2 years older than The Soldier and the Golden Princess (2024). The Scarlet Demonslayer scores higher on Steam reviews (78.3% positive) than The Soldier and the Golden Princess (57.1% 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 The Soldier and the Golden Princess
Choose The Soldier and the Golden Princess if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Soldier and the Golden Princess launched in 2024.
Both The Scarlet Demonslayer and The Soldier and the Golden Princess 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
 The Scarlet Demonslayer |  The Soldier and the Golden Princess | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.3% positive (60 reviews) | 57.1% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nuko Majin | Nuko Majin |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- The Scarlet Demonslayer (2022) is 2 years older than The Soldier and the Golden Princess (2024).
- The Scarlet Demonslayer scores higher on Steam reviews (78.3% positive) than The Soldier and the Golden Princess (57.1% positive).
- The Soldier and the Golden Princess is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than The Scarlet Demonslayer (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: The Scarlet Demonslayer is Deck Verified, The Soldier and the Golden Princess is Deck Playable.
The Scarlet Demonslayer vs The Soldier and the Golden Princess — FAQ
- Should I play The Scarlet Demonslayer or The Soldier and the Golden Princess first?
- If you want chronology, The Scarlet Demonslayer (2022) came out before The Soldier and the Golden Princess (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 The Scarlet Demonslayer and The Soldier and the Golden Princess 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.