Games like Scarlet Hollow — Episode 1
by Black Tabby Games
The free-to-play first episode of a horror-mystery game with dark humor and hand-drawn art by Black Tabby Games. Note — we are retiring this store page. While the build here is still up-to-date, please download the DEMO from the main Scarlet Hollow store page. Thank you and have fun!
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Both: Choices Matter · Visual Novel · Horror
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