Scarlet Hollow

Scarlet Hollow

Black Tabby Games · June 11, 2021 · Choices Matter, Visual Novel, Horror, Psychological Horror, Story Rich

Buy the Scarlet Hollow key for Steam from Eneba at $18.87 — the cheapest of 6 stores we compare.

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Overwhelmingly Positive98% · 5,36691Metacritic77playing now
Best price 43 Good deal
$18.87-21%
lowest tracked $15.99
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Where to buy Scarlet Hollow — official stores

GOG
GOG
Standard Edition · DRM-Free
-20%
$23.99
$29.99
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Steam
Steam
Standard Edition · Steam
$29.99
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Humble Store
Humble Store
Standard Edition · Steam
$29.99
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Cheapest Scarlet Hollow keys — keyshops

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Eneba
Standard Edition · Steam
$18.87
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CJS CD Keys
CJS CD Keys
Standard Edition · Steam
$21.87
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Gameseal
Standard Edition · Steam
$22.16
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Scarlet Hollow price by region

Scarlet Hollow costs $14.99 in Georgia (USD), £16.51 in the United Kingdom, €17.08 in Europe (EUR), $18.87 in the United States, CA$27.99 in Canada, A$35.39 in Australia, NZ$35.99 in New Zealand, R$71.19 in Brazil and zł71.99 in Poland right now.

Cheapest Scarlet Hollow offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
Georgia (USD) $14.99 −20% $14.99 $18.87 6
United Kingdom £16.51 −20% £19.19 £16.51 5
Europe (EUR) €17.08 −25% €22.79 €17.08 6
United Statesyour region $18.87 −21% $23.99 $18.87 6
Canada CA$27.99 −20% CA$27.99 — 3
Australia A$35.39 −20% A$35.39 — 3
New Zealand NZ$35.99 −20% NZ$35.99 — 3
Brazil R$71.19 −20% R$71.19 — 3
Poland zł71.99 −20% zł71.99 zł106.06 4

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About Scarlet Hollow

✦ AI summary

Scarlet Hollow is a branching horror-mystery where you investigate paranormal phenomena and dark secrets in a cursed North Carolina town during a week-long visit, with your choices and personality traits reshaping relationships and the story itself. The game stands out through hand-drawn art, Appalachian-inspired creatures, meaningful decision-making without jumpscares, and 21 character builds that let you roleplay who you become.

From the developers of Slay the Princess, Scarlet Hollow is an immersive horror-mystery with sharp writing, impactful choices, and meticulously hand-drawn art.Coal mines sealed off after a deadly collapse. Strange creatures preying on livestock. Houses infested with vengeful spirits. The sleepy town of Scarlet Hollow has suddenly come alive with horrors, just in time for your arrival. 

This was supposed to be a quiet getaway in the rural mountains of North Carolina. All you had to do was finally meet your long-lost cousin and comfort her through her mother’s funeral. But now, each new day welcomes new nightmares. You only have to survive a week. But can you get to the bottom of the horrifying mysteries haunting Scarlet Hollow before they claim your life?
The first five episodes are available now, with one major content update planned before the story reaches its conclusion.Features
  • A heavily branching narrative where your decisions (actually) matter. The relationships you forge and the decisions you make will dramatically alter your journey.
  • A complex paranormal mystery. Investigate haunted houses, strange sightings in the woods, a deteriorating mine, and more as you try and piece together what happened in Scarlet Hollow.
  • Trait-based dialogue and role-playing. Scarlet Hollow's dialogue system is driven by role-playing elements that let you choose who you want to be. Are you quiet and observant? Hot and clueless? Can you talk to animals? 21 different character builds change how you interact with the world and how your story unfolds.
  • A dynamic relationship system that reacts to your every choice and changes how your story unfolds. People won't just like or dislike you. Become friendly rivals, bitter adversaries, best friends, or mild acquaintances with everyone in town based on how you approach the story.
  • Original monster designs inspired by Appalachian myths and cryptids.
  • No jumpscares. All of the horror in Scarlet Hollow comes from dread, tension, and a sprinkle of disturbing imagery.
  • A touch of romance. Whether you're into goths, dads, moms, paranormal investigators, mysterious recluses, or actual monsters, you'll find something waiting for you here. And if you'd rather avoid that entirely, your story won't be any less for it.
  • Hundreds of meticulously hand-drawn and traditionally inked backgrounds. Every background in the game is hand drawn and inked by Ignatz-winning graphic novelist Abby Howard.
  • Fully immersive art. Each major character has dozens—and often hundreds—of hand-drawn sprites that interact with backgrounds and capture a full range of lighting, emotion, environment, and outfit changes.

Scarlet Hollow — game info

Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux / SteamOS
Steam Deck
Verified
Player modes
Single-player
Controller
Full controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included

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What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

Scarlet Hollow is a narrative-driven game that players praise extensively for its compelling storytelling, excellent character writing, and unique art style that creates a genuinely unsettling horror atmosphere. The game offers substantial replay value through meaningful player choices and multiple character paths, with reviewers highlighting the high quality of sound design and music that enhance the experience. Players consistently express that this is an exceptional game well worth playing, with many stating they would gladly replay it and are eagerly awaiting the remaining episodes.

Recommended Oct 5, 2026
I'm honestly surprised I haven't left this review yet, as this is one of my favorite games I've ever played. A couple of years back I did my first playthrough, and was immediately hooked. The story grabs you instantly and pulls you in, and the characters you get to know along the way truly make this into a special experience. There's so much depth and player agency in this, that each playthrough can be unique from the last in a variety of ways. When I showed it to one of my close friends, he was just as hooked as I was :) highly, highly recommend!
Recommended Oct 5, 2026
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Recommended Oct 5, 2026
the only thing that sucks about this game is i can never play through it for the first time again. or the second time again. or the third time again. one of the best narrative games i've played, and it isn't even finished. 10/10
Recommended Oct 5, 2026
Well, what can I say. So damn good I HAD to max them achievements before the final episodes come out. Everything about this game is 1000000/10. The effort placed in the sound effects and music are chefs kiss. And the plot? It's hard to see something so creative and unique now a days. It pains me not many know about this game. This deserves to have more of an audience compared to slay the princess. Any negative review HAS to be rage bait, as it's just pure disrespect. Each episode just gets better and better from the previous. Unfortunately, yes, the price went up. I personally do not spend much money on my games and prefer to purchase them when deals are available. But this one? I would gladly pay the recent price increase if someone wipes my memory and manages to make me experience this game for the first time again. SENDING LOVE AND SUPPORT TO THE TEAM!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS MASTERPIECE!!!!!!
Recommended Oct 5, 2026
I am typing this up but I am at a loss for words.. I have been gaming for over 20 years and have plays hundreds of games, some amazing and some awful but I have never been affected by a game like this one before. This was a random purchase for me and a complete shot in the dark as I have never really delved into text based before but I am speechless and am in genuine awe of the developers of this game! This has easily taken the place as my favorite game and I am DYING for the last two chapter.. I have already completed two playthrough, Strong/Keen & Hot/Animals trait lines each at 8 hours a playthrough and I have EVERY intention of playing all trait combinations even if it takes me 20+ playthroughs. I cannot recommend this game enough and I will be eagerly following the developers going forward!
Recommended Oct 5, 2026
character writing (and just writing in general) is great. i absolutely love the artstyle and hate how well its able to make me want to close my laptop. amaxing horror game would absolutely recommend

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