Choose SCARLET NEXUS
Choose SCARLET NEXUS if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 5,278 Steam reviews back the pick.
SCARLET NEXUS vs World Tree
SCARLET NEXUS and World Tree both land in 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 Adventure, RPG on Steam. Both released in 2021. World Tree is free; SCARLET NEXUS is paid (14.39 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 World Tree
Choose World Tree if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. World Tree launched in 2021.
Both SCARLET NEXUS and World Tree sit in 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
 SCARLET NEXUS |  World Tree | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | Adventure, RPG, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.39 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 85.9% positive (5,278 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc. | Jaron Fund |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Both released in 2021.
- World Tree is free; SCARLET NEXUS is paid (14.39 USD).
- SCARLET NEXUS is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; World Tree has no Deck rating yet.
SCARLET NEXUS vs World Tree — FAQ
- Are SCARLET NEXUS and World Tree similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Is World Tree free?
- Yes — World Tree is a free-to-play Steam title. SCARLET NEXUS is paid (14.39 USD).
- Does SCARLET NEXUS run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — SCARLET NEXUS is rated Deck Verified by Valve. World Tree doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.