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山雨工作室 · Published by Pilot Games
Content notice: Realistic Violence: Game failure includes bloody execution animations Horror: Dark scenes with ghosts and monsters Suicide: Depiction of suicide by hanging Language: Mild inappropriate content, swearing Nudity or Sexual Content: The game implies sexual crimes through text
Mixed — 64% positive (2,998 reviews) · 11 achievements
Last updated 6 Oct 2026
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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Adventure, Indie · 2026 · More £5 - £15 games
Embark on a chilling adventure where two players navigate through eerie puzzles infused with Chinese cultural elements. Experience the haunting beauty of Scarlet Idol, released in 2026.
About this game
Important Notice: Regional Availability
We sincerely apologize, but due to current technical and budget constraints, our servers only support China(including Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macao) at this stage.
If you are located outside of China, you will likely experience high latency or connection issues. Please consider your purchase carefully, as we cannot guarantee a stable co-op experience for you at this time.
Thank you for your understanding.
About the Game
Plot Introduction:
Abandoned infant Qi Ning returns to their old home, intending to take back their foster brother Qi Yu, who has been abused by the villagers. However, neither of them ever manages to leave...
Gameplay Design:
Two players will experience spatially separated environments. They must piece together clues each can obtain, solve puzzles in their respective spaces, or cooperate with each other to advance the game progress and uncover more truths of the story. Meanwhile, many puzzles and horror elements are related to Zhejiang's folk culture.
Scene Design:
All ancient stage scenes in the game are based on field research of local ancient stages in Zhejiang. Combined with puzzle-solving gameplay, they integrate the architectural structure of Zhejiang's water town and the spatial imagery of "Wan Nian Tai" (the "eternal stage," a classic form of traditional stages), adding extra depth and charm to the gameplay.
Audio Design:
The game's audio is rooted in traditional Taoist culture, aiming to deliver a fresh yet classic design that inherits time-honored traditions.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: 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
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 18 GB available space
- Additional Notes: 需要PC兼容的带麦克风头戴式耳机 / 独立麦克风
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: WIndows 10 / 11
- Processor: Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: 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
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 18 GB available space
- Additional Notes: 需要PC兼容的带麦克风头戴式耳机 /独立麦克风
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Patch Notes 1.0.11725.925
1. Reconnection & Packet Loss IssuesFixed an issue in Chapter 2 where severe packet loss on the secondary player could prevent the "Avoid the Wedding Sedan" event from triggering. Previously, the issue could only be resolved if both players completely exited and rejoined the game.Fixed an issue in Chapter 2 where the secondary player could interact with the sedan chair and notes while offline, then upon reconnecting, multiple interaction windows would appear simultaneously and certain interactable objects would become permanently stuck in an "already interacted" state.Fixed an issue in Chapter 2 where the secondary player disconnected during the death animation after being caught by a ghost. Upon reconnecting, the revive UI would appear while the Boss had disappeared, yet its voice lines continued playing.Fixed an issue where returning to the main menu immediately after completing Chapter 7 and selecting Continue Game would cause the room creation screen to freeze.2. Character & Scene Synchronization FixesFixed an issue in Chapter 3 where the ghost sedan chair would stutter and leave visual afterimages when the male protagonist carried it after the female protagonist (secondary player) had entered it.Fixed an issue after the "Mirror Wuchang" cutscene in Chapter 3 where the host player's screen would fail to fade to black, or the secondary player would become stuck beneath the map. Respawning after being killed by Wuchang now functions correctly.Fixed an issue in Chapter 5 where the female protagonist (host player) would disappear from the male protagonist's perspective after the host reconnected following a crash.Fixed an issue after completing the attic sequence in Chapter 5 where only the female protagonist's flashlight remained functional, while the male protagonist's flashlight failed to illuminate properly.Fixed a synchronization issue during the "Life and Death Choice" sequence in Chapter 3 where, after the host entered the Door of Death, the door appeared ope...Read full article on Community Announcements (Yohar)Patch NotesOfficial
Steam Cloud Save Support Is Now Available
Hello everyone,We have noticed that many players who play in internet cafés have experienced save data loss. This happened because the game previously used local save storage only, so switching to a different machine during gameplay could prevent previous save progress from being accessed.To address this issue, we have urgently enabled Steam Cloud Save support.Please note that this feature has not yet undergone large-scale testing, so its stability for the game is still being monitored.If you encounter any new save-related issues after enabling Cloud Saves (whether in an internet café or on a personal device), please join our QQ support group: 1011577973 and contact the group administrator for assistance.We will do our best to help resolve any issues. Thank you for your understanding and support.Read full article on Community Announcements (Yohar)Patch NotesOfficial
Scarlet Idol patchnotes 1.0.11724.919
Fix the freeze in Chapter 5 where reading the text on the doll’s mask and being teleported causes the game to hang. Fix the desynchronization of the suspension bridge in Chapter 5 between players’ viewpoints caused by network latency. Fix the incorrect display logic of the "Continue Game" button in the main menu.Read full article on Community Announcements (shanyu)Patch NotesOfficial
Scarlet Idol patchnotes 1.0.11712.909
Fixed an issue where the game could not launch properly due to missing Windows system files.Read full article on Community Announcements (shanyu)Patch NotesOfficial
Scarlet Idol patchnotes 1.0.11691.394
\ Fixed Issues & Optimizations* Fixed the issue where the black mist did not interact after respawning following a fall from the invisible bridge in Chapter 5.* Fixed the issue where text masks got stuck and did not disappear after reading scene props.* Added a “Turn Off Built-In Voice” option in the settings related to voice.* Optimized the item sorting logic in the backpack; now the most recently collected items will appear at the front of the backpack.Read full article on Community Announcements (Yohar)
