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Chronicle of InnsmouthVSScarlet Hollow

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Chronicle of Innsmouth

Chronicle of Innsmouth

Quality
61Popularity
38Value
49
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-5% $12.34
Buy Now
VS
Scarlet Hollow

Scarlet Hollow

CasualIndieEarly AccessAdventureRPG
Quality
96Popularity
30Value
60
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-9% $22.71
Buy Now

Winner

Scarlet Hollow wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

4
Chronicle of Innsmouth
4 of 15 metrics
Scarlet Hollow
11 of 15 metrics
11

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$12.34 Wins
$22.71 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.89 Wins
$18.74 -
Best Current Discount
-5% -
-9% Wins
Sales Frequency
49 price changes Wins
41 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
91/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
77.1% positive -
97.9% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
223 -
4.4K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
172 -
4.3K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
51 Wins
90 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
99 Wins
Steam Recommendations
0 -
4.4K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
219 Wins
Supported Languages
0 languages -
1 languages Wins
Release Date
May 2017 -
Jun 2021 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleChronicle of Innsmouth

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

MaybeScarlet Hollow

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Chronicle of Innsmouth
Scarlet Hollow

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Chronicle of Innsmouth

Chronicle of Innsmouth

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -5% $12.34Buy Now
Steam
Steam +5% $12.99View
Scarlet Hollow

Scarlet Hollow

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -9% $22.71Buy Now
Steam
Steam +10% $24.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Chronicle of Innsmouth

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

77% positive (223 reviews) — mostly positive
223 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$12.34 — reasonable price
5% off — minor discount

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-100% player drop

Scarlet Hollow

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

98% positive (4,361 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 91/100 — critics unanimous, one of the best
4,361 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$22.71 — mid-range price
9% off — minor discount
Historical low: $18.74 — room for better deals

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-52% player drop
76 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsChronicle of InnsmouthScarlet Hollow
Release Date
May 5, 2017
June 11, 2021
Developers
PsychoDev
Black Tabby Games
Publishers
AtomicHorde
Black Tabby Games
Platforms
Windows
Linux, MacOs, Windows
Achievements
219

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Chronicle of Innsmouth or Scarlet Hollow?

Scarlet Hollow won the comparison against Chronicle of Innsmouth based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table — no weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Chronicle of Innsmouth worth buying over Scarlet Hollow?

Based on the metrics, Scarlet Hollow won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Scarlet Hollow currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 05:55 PM UTC

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