Underplayed Gems

Scarlet Hollow (2021)

Scarlet Hollow cover
Developer
Black Tabby Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Early Access
Rating
4.9 of 5, 4,975 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 16 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A slow-burn horror-mystery where every decision feels weighty, set in a sleepy town that grows increasingly unnerving through sharp writing and eerie hand-drawn art.

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What players say

Players rave about the branching narrative, saying choices genuinely reshape the story across multiple playthroughs. They praise the cast and the blend of horror with a cozy tone, though some note it's still in early access with chapters unfinished.

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