Scarlet Hollow

From the developers of Slay the Princess, Scarlet Hollow is an immersive horror-mystery that pairs sharp writing with meticulously hand-drawn art. You travel to the sleepy town of Scarlet Hollow, tucked into the rural mountains of North Carolina, to meet your long-lost cousin and support her through her mother’s funeral. But a week here spirals into a cycle of nightmares as sealed coal mines, livestock stalked by unseen forces, and houses haunted by vengeful spirits reveal themselves. Each day brings new questions, new dangers, and a race to uncover the town’s horrifying history before it claims you. The first five episodes are available now, with one major content update planned before the story reaches its conclusion.

• Branching narrative where choices matter. Your decisions, alliances, and actions steer the story in dramatically different directions.
• Complex paranormal mystery. Investigate haunted houses, eerie sightings in the woods, a deteriorating mine, and other eerie threads to piece together what happened in Scarlet Hollow.
• Trait-based dialogue and role-playing. Choose who you want to be with 21 distinct character builds that shape conversations, outcomes, and interactions.
• Dynamic relationship system. Relationships respond to every choice—become friends, rivals, allies, or uneasy acquaintances as the town reacts to you.
• Original monsters inspired by Appalachian myths. Encounter creatures and threats rooted in regional folklore and cryptids.
• No jumpscares by design. The horror comes from dread, tension, and unsettling imagery rather than sudden frights.
• A touch of romance. Explore connections with a range of characters—from goths to investigators to enigmatic locals—and decide how far you want to lean into romance, or skip it altogether.
• Stunning handcrafted art. Hundreds of backgrounds, meticulously inked and drawn, with major characters rendered in dozens to hundreds of sprites to convey lighting, emotion, and outfits.

This is a story built on your choices and relationships as you try to survive a week in a town hiding terrible truths. Scarlet Hollow offers a richly rendered world where every decision matters, every alliance reshapes your path, and the mystery deepens with every night you endure.