# Games like Scarlet Hollow

> The closest matches to Scarlet Hollow: Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut, Scarlet Hollow — Episode 1, Cultist Simulator, Cabernet, and Sally Face - Episode One. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut](https://imho.run/games/1989270/slay-the-princess-the-pristine-cut) — Also Dating Sim and Interactive Fiction, like Scarlet Hollow. 21,995 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1989270/)
2. [Scarlet Hollow — Episode 1](https://imho.run/games/1406040/scarlet-hollow-episode-1) — Also Supernatural and Interactive Fiction, like Scarlet Hollow. 624 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1406040/)
3. [Cultist Simulator](https://imho.run/games/718670/cultist-simulator) — Also Narrative and Lovecraftian, like Scarlet Hollow. 5,197 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/718670/)
4. [Cabernet](https://imho.run/games/2401410/cabernet) — Also Dating Sim and Dark Fantasy, like Scarlet Hollow. 1,198 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2401410/)
5. [Sally Face - Episode One](https://imho.run/games/541570/sally-face-episode-one) — Shares achievement hunting with Scarlet Hollow. 8,932 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/541570/)
6. [Werewolf: The Apocalypse — Heart of the Forest](https://imho.run/games/1342620/werewolf-the-apocalypse-heart-of-the-forest) — A frequent pick in Scarlet Hollow players' libraries, and another RPG. 594 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1342620/)
7. [The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante](https://imho.run/games/1272160/the-life-and-suffering-of-sir-brante) — Shares branching narrative paths with Scarlet Hollow. 2,670 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1272160/)
8. [I Was a Teenage Exocolonist](https://imho.run/games/1148760/i-was-a-teenage-exocolonist) — Also Dating Sim and Interactive Fiction, like Scarlet Hollow. 3,777 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1148760/)
9. [PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo](https://imho.run/games/2106840/paranormasight-the-seven-mysteries-of-honjo) — Also Supernatural, like Scarlet Hollow. 1,719 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2106840/)
10. [VIDEOVERSE](https://imho.run/games/2079180/videoverse) — Also Narrative and Interactive Fiction, like Scarlet Hollow. 165 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2079180/)
11. [Night in the Woods](https://imho.run/games/481510/night-in-the-woods) — Also Narrative, like Scarlet Hollow. 13,243 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/481510/)
12. [Signs of the Sojourner](https://imho.run/games/1058690/signs-of-the-sojourner) — Shares branching narrative paths with Scarlet Hollow. 149 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1058690/)
13. [Beacon Pines](https://imho.run/games/1269640/beacon-pines) — Also Interactive Fiction, like Scarlet Hollow. 2,410 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1269640/)
14. [Mojika - Truth Rears Its Ugly Head](https://imho.run/games/2697560/mojika-truth-rears-its-ugly-head) — Also Supernatural and Dating Sim, like Scarlet Hollow. 106 Steam reviews, 69% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2697560/)
15. [OXENFREE II: Lost Signals](https://imho.run/games/1574310/oxenfree-ii-lost-signals) — Also Narrative and Supernatural, like Scarlet Hollow. 1,512 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1574310/)
16. [Still Wakes the Deep](https://imho.run/games/1622910/still-wakes-the-deep) — A frequent pick in Scarlet Hollow players' libraries, and another Action. 6,408 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1622910/)
17. [Dead of Darkness](https://imho.run/games/2157210/dead-of-darkness) — Also Narrative and Lovecraftian, like Scarlet Hollow. 103 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2157210/)
18. [Departed Away](https://imho.run/games/2564880/departed-away) — Shares achievement hunting with Scarlet Hollow. 111 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2564880/)
19. [Esoteric Ebb](https://imho.run/games/2057760/esoteric-ebb) — Also Narrative and Interactive Fiction, like Scarlet Hollow. 4,509 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2057760/)
20. [Cooking Companions](https://imho.run/games/1263230/cooking-companions) — A frequent pick in Scarlet Hollow players' libraries, and another Indie. 900 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1263230/)
21. [The Vanishing of Ethan Carter](https://imho.run/games/258520/the-vanishing-of-ethan-carter) — Also Lovecraftian and Supernatural, like Scarlet Hollow. 4,130 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/258520/)
22. [Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector](https://imho.run/games/2442460/citizen-sleeper-2-starward-vector) — Also Narrative and Interactive Fiction, like Scarlet Hollow. 1,721 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2442460/)
23. [The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood](https://imho.run/games/1340480/the-cosmic-wheel-sisterhood) — Also Narrative and Interactive Fiction, like Scarlet Hollow. 2,695 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1340480/)
24. [Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!](https://imho.run/games/1388880/doki-doki-literature-club-plus) — Also Dating Sim and Interactive Fiction, like Scarlet Hollow. 10,428 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1388880/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1609230&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1609230&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1609230&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1609230
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1609230
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Scarlet Hollow

Scarlet Hollow is a branching horror-mystery visual novel developed by Black Tabby Games, released in 2021 at $24.99. Players explore the dead-end town of Scarlet Hollow following their aunt's death, navigating dense narrative paths where seven personality traits reshape every playthrough. The relationship system and trait-driven characterization mean that hidden scenes and dialogue unlock depending on player choices. Reviewers highlight how the game blends horror with slice-of-life elements seamlessly, with choices drastically altering story tone and characters feeling reactive and organic. Players describe the experience as atmospheric, immersive, mysterious, and unsettling, noting the replayability as immense since combinations of traits and choices reveal less than a fifth of the full content in a single run. The game is verified on Steam Deck and holds a 98% positive rating from 3657 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1609230
- **Developer:** Black Tabby Games
- **Publisher:** Black Tabby Games
- **Genres:** Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual, Early Access
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Family Sharing, Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, Narrated Game Menus, Playable without Timed Input, Keyboard Only Option, Mouse Only Option, Save Anytime
- **Released:** Jun 11, 2021
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 91
- **Platforms:** windows, mac, linux

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1609230/scarlet-hollow)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1609230&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1609230/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

---

*Markdown version of https://imho.run/games/1609230/scarlet-hollow for AI assistants (also served for `Accept: text/markdown`). Every game has one at https://imho.run/md/game/<appid>. Cite imho.run and link the game pages.*