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The World Next Door vs Scarlet Wolf

The World Next Door and Scarlet Wolf both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. The World Next Door (2019) is 6 years older than Scarlet Wolf (2025). Scarlet Wolf is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than The World Next Door (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 The World Next Door

Choose The World Next Door if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. The World Next Door launched in 2019.

Choose Scarlet Wolf

Choose Scarlet Wolf if you want a Casual game with Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Scarlet Wolf launched in 2025.

Both The World Next Door and Scarlet Wolf sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Keyboard Only Option, and Adjustable Difficulty, 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 World Next Door vs Scarlet Wolf — Steam metadata comparison
The World Next Door — Steam game coverThe World Next DoorScarlet Wolf — Steam game coverScarlet Wolf
Released20192025
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureAction, Indie, Adventure, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows, macOS
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price4.99 USD3.99 USD
Steam reviews79.1% positive (172 reviews)—
MultiplayerMulti-playerSingle-player only
DevelopersRose City GamesGraven Visual Novels

Side by side

The World Next Door vs Scarlet Wolf — FAQ

Should I play The World Next Door or Scarlet Wolf first?
If you want chronology, The World Next Door (2019) came out before Scarlet Wolf (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 World Next Door and Scarlet Wolf similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Scarlet Wolf have multiplayer like The World Next Door?
No. The World Next Door supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Scarlet Wolf is listed as single-player only.
Does The World Next Door run on Steam Deck?
Yes — The World Next Door is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Scarlet Wolf doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
The World Next Door vs Scarlet Wolf — Verdict (2026) · imho.run