Choose 7'scarlet
Choose 7'scarlet if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 7'scarlet launched in 2019.
7'scarlet vs Psychedelica of the Black Butterfly
7'scarlet and Psychedelica of the Black Butterfly 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. Psychedelica of the Black Butterfly (2018) is 1 year older than 7'scarlet (2019). Psychedelica of the Black Butterfly scores higher on Steam reviews (89.1% 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 Psychedelica of the Black Butterfly
Choose Psychedelica of the Black Butterfly if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 89.1% positive across 258 reviews.
Both 7'scarlet and Psychedelica of the Black Butterfly 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 |  Psychedelica of the Black Butterfly | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2018 |
| Genres | Adventure | Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.8% positive (211 reviews) | 89.1% positive (258 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | IDEA FACTORY, TOYBOX | IDEA FACTORY |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Psychedelica of the Black Butterfly (2018) is 1 year older than 7'scarlet (2019).
- Psychedelica of the Black Butterfly scores higher on Steam reviews (89.1% positive) than 7'scarlet (76.8% positive).
- Psychedelica of the Black Butterfly is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than 7'scarlet (29.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: 7'scarlet is Deck Unsupported, Psychedelica of the Black Butterfly is Deck Playable.
7'scarlet vs Psychedelica of the Black Butterfly — FAQ
- Which is better, 7'scarlet or Psychedelica of the Black Butterfly?
- On Steam reviews Psychedelica of the Black Butterfly scores higher (89.1% positive) than 7'scarlet (76.8% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Psychedelica of the Black Butterfly 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 Psychedelica of the Black Butterfly first?
- If you want chronology, Psychedelica of the Black Butterfly (2018) came out before 7'scarlet (2019). 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 Psychedelica of the Black Butterfly 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.