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Scarlet HollowVSThe Jewel of Monostructure

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

Scarlet Hollow

Scarlet Hollow

CasualIndieEarly AccessAdventureRPG
Quality
96Popularity
30Value
60
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈3d
-9% $22.71
Buy Now
VS
The Jewel of Monostructure

The Jewel of Monostructure

Quality
75Popularity
34Value
42
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈22d
$5.99
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.

11
Scarlet Hollow
11 of 15 metrics
The Jewel of Monostructure
4 of 15 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$22.71 -
$5.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$18.74 -
$2.03 Wins
Best Current Discount
-9% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
41 price changes Wins
10 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
91/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
97.9% positive Wins
96.9% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
4.4K Wins
130 -
Positive Steam Reviews
4.3K Wins
126 -
Negative Steam Reviews
90 -
4 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
105 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
4.4K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
219 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
1 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
Jun 2021 -
Nov 2021 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeScarlet Hollow

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

Wait for SaleThe Jewel of Monostructure

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Scarlet Hollow
The Jewel of Monostructure

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

Scarlet Hollow

Scarlet Hollow

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -9% $22.71Buy Now
Steam
Steam +10% $24.99View
The Jewel of Monostructure

The Jewel of Monostructure

1 Store
Steam
Steam$5.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

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

The Jewel of Monostructure

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

97% positive (130 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
130 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$5.99 — very accessible price

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsScarlet HollowThe Jewel of Monostructure
Release Date
June 11, 2021
November 17, 2021
Developers
Black Tabby Games
Ignis Sanat
Publishers
Black Tabby Games
Ignis Sanat 🔥
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
219

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Scarlet Hollow or The Jewel of Monostructure?

Scarlet Hollow won the comparison against The Jewel of Monostructure 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 Scarlet Hollow worth buying over The Jewel of Monostructure?

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, 01:55 AM UTC

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