Is Scarlet Hollow — Episode 1 free?

Not right now — Steam does not list Scarlet Hollow — Episode 1 as free to play, and none of the stores we track sells it in your region.

Is Scarlet Hollow — Episode 1 Steam Deck compatible?

Mostly. Valve rates Scarlet Hollow — Episode 1 Playable on Steam Deck: it runs, but may need some manual tweaking — a community controller layout, or zooming in on small text.

Can I play Scarlet Hollow — Episode 1 on Mac?

Yes. Scarlet Hollow — Episode 1 has a native macOS version on Steam.

Is Scarlet Hollow — Episode 1 multiplayer?

No — Steam lists Scarlet Hollow — Episode 1 as single-player only.

Is Scarlet Hollow — Episode 1 on PC Game Pass?

No — Scarlet Hollow — Episode 1 is not on PC Game Pass right now.

Scarlet Hollow — Episode 1

Black Tabby Games · September 25, 2020 · Horror, Story Rich, Choices Matter, Choose Your Own Adventure, Visual Novel

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About Scarlet Hollow — Episode 1

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You're trapped in a dying Appalachian mining town for your aunt's funeral when a dark mystery emerges that puts your life in danger—navigate branching storylines, forge complex relationships, and uncover original supernatural horrors in this hand-drawn horror visual novel where your choices reshape the fate of an entire town. From award-winning graphic novelist Abby Howard, Scarlet Hollow combines meticulously inked backgrounds and sprites with a trait-based dialogue system and five romance options to create an immersive world where who you become fundamentally changes how your story unfolds.

The free-to-play first episode of a horror-mystery game with dark humor and hand-drawn art by Black Tabby Games. Note — we are retiring this store page. While the build here is still up-to-date, please download the DEMO from the main Scarlet Hollow store page. Thank you and have fun!

Scarlet Hollow — Episode 1 — game info

Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux / SteamOS
Steam Deck: Playable
Player modes: Single-player
PC Game Pass: Not included

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Scarlet Hollow — Episode 1 — questions & answers

Is Scarlet Hollow — Episode 1 free?: Not right now — Steam does not list Scarlet Hollow — Episode 1 as free to play, and none of the stores we track sells it in your region.
Is Scarlet Hollow — Episode 1 Steam Deck compatible?: Mostly. Valve rates Scarlet Hollow — Episode 1 Playable on Steam Deck: it runs, but may need some manual tweaking — a community controller layout, or zooming in on small text.
Can I play Scarlet Hollow — Episode 1 on Mac?: Yes. Scarlet Hollow — Episode 1 has a native macOS version on Steam.
Is Scarlet Hollow — Episode 1 multiplayer?: No — Steam lists Scarlet Hollow — Episode 1 as single-player only.
Is Scarlet Hollow — Episode 1 on PC Game Pass?: No — Scarlet Hollow — Episode 1 is not on PC Game Pass right now.

What Steam players say

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

Not recommended Jan 30, 2026

I just looked at this game on my library and realized I finished Episode 4 in Feb of 2023..... Episode 5 is a lie.

Not recommended Oct 22, 2025

Thanks to this game I have learned NEVER to buy a game in Early Access. A valuable and time-saving lesson that I am grateful for and certainly worth the cost of buying the game that is still not finished. Life is too short! Move on!

Recommended Aug 15, 2025

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Recommended Feb 18, 2025

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Recommended Feb 1, 2025

Absolutely hooked. Rarely do I ever become so invested so quickly in a game when time and money are always tight. I played Slay The Princess before trying this and also loved it so much I beat it in one sitting so I was pleasantly surprised to find that I am liking Scarlet Hollow even more. Try the first episode for free and judge for yourself but I can't recommend this highly enough.

Recommended Jan 22, 2025

I love the art, I love the music, I love that the whole thing reminds me a bit of Tim Burton style movies. It is a bit bonkers, a bit bizarre and spooky. Can't wait to play the whole thing.

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