Choose Cultist Simulator
Choose Cultist Simulator if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. 5,197 Steam reviews back the pick.
Cultist Simulator vs Scarlet Hollow
Cultist Simulator and Scarlet Hollow both land in Indie, 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, RPG on Steam. Cultist Simulator (2018) is 3 years older than Scarlet Hollow (2021). Scarlet Hollow scores higher on Steam reviews (98.1% positive) than Cultist Simulator (79.2% 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 Scarlet Hollow
Choose Scarlet Hollow if you want an Adventure, Casual, and Early Access game with Subtitle Options, Narrated Game Menus, and Keyboard Only Option. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 98.1% positive across 3,657 reviews.
Both Cultist Simulator and Scarlet Hollow sit in Indie and RPG on Steam and both list Adjustable Text Size, Color Alternatives, and Custom Volume Controls, 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
 Cultist Simulator |  Scarlet Hollow | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.2% positive (5,197 reviews) | 98.1% positive (3,657 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Weather Factory | Black Tabby Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Cultist Simulator (2018) is 3 years older than Scarlet Hollow (2021).
- Scarlet Hollow scores higher on Steam reviews (98.1% positive) than Cultist Simulator (79.2% positive).
- Cultist Simulator is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Scarlet Hollow (19.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Cultist Simulator vs Scarlet Hollow — FAQ
- Which is better, Cultist Simulator or Scarlet Hollow?
- On Steam reviews Scarlet Hollow scores higher (98.1% positive) than Cultist Simulator (79.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Scarlet Hollow is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Cultist Simulator or Scarlet Hollow first?
- If you want chronology, Cultist Simulator (2018) came out before Scarlet Hollow (2021). 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 Cultist Simulator and Scarlet Hollow similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.
- Do Cultist Simulator and Scarlet Hollow both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.