Scarlet Idol
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About Scarlet Idol
Scarlet Idol is a two-player puzzle game with horror elements inspired by Zhejiang folk culture. Abandoned infant Qi Ning returns to their old home to take back their foster brother Qi Yu, who has been abused by the villagers. Neither of them manages to leave.
Solve puzzles together
The two players experience spatially separated environments. Each gathers clues in their own space, then they piece them together and solve puzzles alone or cooperate to advance and uncover more of the story. Many puzzles and horror elements draw on Zhejiang's folk culture.
Stages and sound
The ancient stage settings are based on field research at local stages in Zhejiang. Their puzzles incorporate the architecture of Zhejiang's water towns and the spatial imagery of Wan Nian Tai, a classic form of traditional stage. The audio draws on traditional Taoist culture and combines new design with time-honored traditions.
Frequently asked questions
The best price for Scarlet Idol is $6.19 at Eneba. That is 22% less than on Steam, where it costs $7.99. 3 shops have an offer that activates in your country.
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Every key we list activates on Steam. Redeem the key there and Scarlet Idol stays in your library for good.
Yes, with a small risk. Publishers create keys to sell in other shops, which is why a key can cost less than in the official store, and once you activate it the game is yours to keep, just like a store purchase. On average 1–2% of keys fail, so check the shop's buyer protection before you buy: the official store does not refund keys bought elsewhere.
The minimum requirements for Scarlet Idol are: Windows 10, GeForce GTX 1660, Intel Core i5-6600K, 16 GB RAM, 18 GB storage. It runs on Windows only. The recommended specs are in the System requirements section.
Yes. Scarlet Idol is multiplayer only. It supports online co-op.
Mostly, yes. Valve rates Scarlet Idol as Playable on the Steam Deck: it runs, but may need some manual setup.
Buy Scarlet Idol 22% cheaper than on Steam.
Scarlet Idol is available for 22% less in shops such as Eneba or Kinguin.
Steam lets publishers create keys to sell in other shops. Once you activate a key, the game is yours to keep, just like a store purchase.
Disclaimer: CD keys have an inherent 1–2% average failure rate. Check the shop terms for buyer protection info. Steam offers no buyer protection for keys bought in other shops and doesn't refund them.
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