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Scarlet Idol

Two-player horror puzzles rooted in the folk traditions of Zhejiang

山雨工作室 · Published by Pilot Games · Released Apr 17, 2026

AdventureIndie

Reviews
Mixed
68% of 2,849
Recent reviews
Mixed
50% of 68 in 30 days
Players
119
daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
4 months ago
Jun 5, 2026
Minimum PC
GeForce GTX 1660
16 GB RAM · 18 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Scarlet Idol?

This 3D online co-op adventure puts each player in a separate space, where partners exchange clues to solve puzzles and advance. Its environments draw on Zhejiang's water-town architecture and traditional stages, as Qi Ning returns home to rescue their foster brother from abusive villagers.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy working through problems by talking with a partner

Not for you if...

  • −you want straightforward puzzles with plenty of guidance

What players say

68% of 2,849 reviews are positive · 50% of 68 in the last 30 days

Players praise the cooperative puzzle design and setting. Common complaints include bugs, online lag, and a story some find confusing or predictable. English-speaking players also report needing translation help with Chinese text.

Screenshots and trailer

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Scarlet Idol system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 1660, 16 GB RAM, 18 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10
Processor
Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 6GB / AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 使用“流畅”画质时，能以1080p/60 fps进行游戏。
Memory
16 GB RAM
Storage
18 GB available space
DirectX
Version 12
Notes
需要PC兼容的带麦克风头戴式耳机 / 独立麦克风

Recommended

OS
WIndows 10 / 11
Processor
Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 8GB / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT 使用“标准”画质时，能以1080p/60 fps进行游戏。
Memory
16 GB RAM
Storage
18 GB available space
DirectX
Version 12
Notes
需要PC兼容的带麦克风头戴式耳机 /独立麦克风

Does Scarlet Idol have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online. There is no single-player mode.

Does Scarlet Idol run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Default controller config not fully functional
  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
11
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: Simplified Chinese.

Does Scarlet Idol use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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