Choose 7'scarlet
Choose 7'scarlet if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 7'scarlet launched in 2019.
7'scarlet vs BUSTAFELLOWS
7'scarlet and BUSTAFELLOWS both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. 7'scarlet (2019) is 2 years older than BUSTAFELLOWS (2021). BUSTAFELLOWS scores higher on Steam reviews (88% positive) than 7'scarlet (76.8% 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 BUSTAFELLOWS
Choose BUSTAFELLOWS if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 88% positive across 401 reviews.
Both 7'scarlet and BUSTAFELLOWS sit in Adventure 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
 7'scarlet |  BUSTAFELLOWS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Genres | Adventure | Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Verified |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 31.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.8% positive (211 reviews) | 88% positive (401 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | IDEA FACTORY, TOYBOX | NIPPON CULTURAL BROADCASTING EXTEND INC. |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- 7'scarlet (2019) is 2 years older than BUSTAFELLOWS (2021).
- BUSTAFELLOWS scores higher on Steam reviews (88% positive) than 7'scarlet (76.8% positive).
- 7'scarlet is currently ~6% cheaper on Steam than BUSTAFELLOWS (29.99 USD vs. 31.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: 7'scarlet is Deck Unsupported, BUSTAFELLOWS is Deck Verified.
7'scarlet vs BUSTAFELLOWS — FAQ
- Which is better, 7'scarlet or BUSTAFELLOWS?
- On Steam reviews BUSTAFELLOWS scores higher (88% positive) than 7'scarlet (76.8% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, BUSTAFELLOWS is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play 7'scarlet or BUSTAFELLOWS first?
- If you want chronology, 7'scarlet (2019) came out before BUSTAFELLOWS (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 7'scarlet and BUSTAFELLOWS similar?
- They overlap on 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.