Choose The Scarlet Demonslayer
Choose The Scarlet Demonslayer if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Scarlet Demonslayer launched in 2022.
The Scarlet Demonslayer vs Rei and the Floating City
The Scarlet Demonslayer and Rei and the Floating City 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 4 years older than Rei and the Floating City (2026). The Scarlet Demonslayer scores higher on Steam reviews (78.3% positive) than Rei and the Floating City (38.5% 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 Rei and the Floating City
Choose Rei and the Floating City if it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Rei and the Floating City launched in 2026.
Both The Scarlet Demonslayer and Rei and the Floating City 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 |  Rei and the Floating City | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.3% positive (60 reviews) | 38.5% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nuko Majin | Circle Gyu |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- The Scarlet Demonslayer (2022) is 4 years older than Rei and the Floating City (2026).
- The Scarlet Demonslayer scores higher on Steam reviews (78.3% positive) than Rei and the Floating City (38.5% positive).
- The Scarlet Demonslayer is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Rei and the Floating City (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- The Scarlet Demonslayer is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Rei and the Floating City has no Deck rating yet.
The Scarlet Demonslayer vs Rei and the Floating City — FAQ
- Should I play The Scarlet Demonslayer or Rei and the Floating City first?
- If you want chronology, The Scarlet Demonslayer (2022) came out before Rei and the Floating City (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 The Scarlet Demonslayer and Rei and the Floating City 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 The Scarlet Demonslayer run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Scarlet Demonslayer is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Rei and the Floating City doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.