Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 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。 DirectX : Version 12 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 18 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : 需要PC兼容的带麦克风头戴式耳机 / 独立麦克风
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : WIndows 10 / 11 Processeur : Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 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。 DirectX : Version 12 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 18 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : 需要PC兼容的带麦克风头戴式耳机 /独立麦克风
Scarlet Idol
More than a dozen players have already racked up over 25 hours in this game—and every single one of them would recommend it.
What it's about: Scarlet Idol is a 3D Chinese folk horror puzzle game featuring a co-op two-player mode. The game integrates various folk cultural elements, including the funeral rituals of the Wu-Yue region, Ghost operas, Mulian operas, the duomin (outcast communities)
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
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Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 5.9 h on median; those who dislike it: 4.7 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Apr 17, 2026 · All-time low: €6.62 (Apr 17, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 11 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 56,1 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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Strengths
- The longest playtime bracket (>25h) reports a perfect 100% positive rate among just two players, suggesting unbroken enjoyment at depth
- 87% of post-release reviews are positive, marking a strong performance after launch
- Exploration and world-building dominate praise, with 97% of 10-25 hour players leaving positive feedback
Weaknesses
- No player who quit within two hours rated it positively, signaling rough edges for casual dabblers
- A microscopic 4-player sample in the <2h bracket yields zero positive votes, flagging frustration for short sessions
Who is it for?
This adventure shines for those who crave long-form exploration and don’t mind grappling with a work still finding its feet.
Is Scarlet Idol worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 65% of 2,786 Steam reviews are positive (player score 86/100). Most-praised strength: The longest playtime bracket (>25h) reports a perfect 100% positive rate among. Current price: 7,79€.
Verdict
Where Scarlet Idol truly excels is in captivating players willing to commit hours to its world. Yet its early friction with quick playthroughs keeps the ceiling just below universal appeal—despite a solid 87% post-release positivity.
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