7'scarlet similar games & best alternatives

7'scarlet

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Switch • 2019

Should you play it?

The remote town of Okunezato is shaped like a crescent moon and shrouded in dark myths and legends. Take on the role of a brave young woman journeying into the unknown to uncover dangerous truths and locate her missing brother with her childhood friend.

What works
  • Engaging mystery story
  • Interconnected character routes
  • Beautiful art and animations
  • Excellent voice acting
  • Emotional and suspenseful atmosphere
Things to keep in mind
  • Game crashes frequently
  • Lack of save function
  • Linear route progression
  • Some rushed or shallow romance
  • Main character is passive and naive

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

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  • Steam Prison

Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Psychedelica of the Ashen Hawk

  • Steam Prison

  • SHUTEN ORDER

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7'scarlet: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Cooperation, Survival. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression.

Why this game works

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