Touhou: Scarlet Curiosity vs Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy is $9.29 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Touhou: Scarlet Curiosity | Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 52 | 55 |
| Quality | 80 | 78 |
| Value | 42 | 45 |
| Popularity | 25 | 32 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $14.99 | $5.68 |
| Steam Review Score | 91.9% positive | 97.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1 | 51 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Touhou: Scarlet Curiosity
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Touhou: Scarlet Curiosity | Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 11, 2018 | April 3, 2024 |
| Developers | Ankake Spa | GAMEPULSE 游戏脉冲 |
| Publishers | XSEED Games, Marvelous USA, Inc. | GAMEPULSE 游戏脉冲 |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7+ | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-2300 / AMD FX-6350 | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 6 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA Geforce GTX 950 / AMD Radeon R7 360 | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 10 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 4 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Touhou: Scarlet Curiosity or Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy?
Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy won the comparison against Touhou: Scarlet Curiosity 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 Touhou: Scarlet Curiosity worth buying over Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy?
Based on the metrics, Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy 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. Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:32 PM UTC