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 Naughty Demon
The Scarlet Demonslayer and Naughty Demon 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 3 years older than Naughty Demon (2025). Naughty Demon is currently ~53% cheaper on Steam than The Scarlet Demonslayer (6.99 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 Naughty Demon
Choose Naughty Demon if it's currently about 53% cheaper on the Steam Store. Naughty Demon launched in 2025.
Both The Scarlet Demonslayer and Naughty Demon 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 |  Naughty Demon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.3% positive (60 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nuko Majin | Aquamoon Game |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- The Scarlet Demonslayer (2022) is 3 years older than Naughty Demon (2025).
- Naughty Demon is currently ~53% cheaper on Steam than The Scarlet Demonslayer (6.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- The Scarlet Demonslayer is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Naughty Demon has no Deck rating yet.
The Scarlet Demonslayer vs Naughty Demon — FAQ
- Should I play The Scarlet Demonslayer or Naughty Demon first?
- If you want chronology, The Scarlet Demonslayer (2022) came out before Naughty Demon (2025). 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 Naughty Demon 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.
- Does The Scarlet Demonslayer run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Scarlet Demonslayer is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Naughty Demon doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.