Choose SCARLET NEXUS
Choose SCARLET NEXUS if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 5,278 Steam reviews back the pick.
SCARLET NEXUS vs ~Azur Ring~virgin and slave's phylacteries
SCARLET NEXUS and ~Azur Ring~virgin and slave's phylacteries both land in Action, 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 Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam. ~Azur Ring~virgin and slave's phylacteries (2020) is 1 year older than SCARLET NEXUS (2021). SCARLET NEXUS scores higher on Steam reviews (85.9% positive) than ~Azur Ring~virgin and slave's phylacteries (55.6% 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 ~Azur Ring~virgin and slave's phylacteries
Choose ~Azur Ring~virgin and slave's phylacteries if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 31% cheaper on the Steam Store. ~Azur Ring~virgin and slave's phylacteries launched in 2020.
Both SCARLET NEXUS and ~Azur Ring~virgin and slave's phylacteries sit in Action, 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 |  ~Azur Ring~virgin and slave's phylacteries | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.39 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.9% positive (5,278 reviews) | 55.6% positive (18 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc. | PinkPeachStudio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- ~Azur Ring~virgin and slave's phylacteries (2020) is 1 year older than SCARLET NEXUS (2021).
- SCARLET NEXUS scores higher on Steam reviews (85.9% positive) than ~Azur Ring~virgin and slave's phylacteries (55.6% positive).
- ~Azur Ring~virgin and slave's phylacteries is currently ~31% cheaper on Steam than SCARLET NEXUS (9.99 USD vs. 14.39 USD).
- Steam Deck: SCARLET NEXUS is Deck Verified, ~Azur Ring~virgin and slave's phylacteries is Deck Playable.
SCARLET NEXUS vs ~Azur Ring~virgin and slave's phylacteries — FAQ
- Should I play SCARLET NEXUS or ~Azur Ring~virgin and slave's phylacteries first?
- If you want chronology, ~Azur Ring~virgin and slave's phylacteries (2020) came out before SCARLET NEXUS (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 SCARLET NEXUS and ~Azur Ring~virgin and slave's phylacteries similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.