: The game is verified "Playable" on Steam Deck, though some text may be small. It runs well on default settings.

: Each hero has a unique starting weapon, talent tree, and special abilities that can be leveled up during a run.

: You hunt during the day, but at night, monsters become significantly stronger and more aggressive. Some characters, like vampires, gain stat boosts during the night.

Scarlet Tower is a gothic horror casual game with roguelike and RPG elements, similar to Vampire Survivors but with more depth through character skill trees, familiars, and a day-night cycle. Version 0.7.0 was a significant early-access milestone that refined core mechanics and balanced character growth.

: Use WASD to move and Shift or Space to dash. Dashing is a key defensive mechanic unique to this genre and is often tied to special character abilities.

: If you experience FPS drops, try reducing shading quality or visual effects, as heavy enemy counts in early versions sometimes caused lag. Achievement Guide and some Tips - Steam Community

: Invest your first few thousand gold into Greed (more gold per pickup), Gathering Range , Luck (better chest drops), and Movement Speed . These stats accelerate your progression in subsequent runs. Character & Build Strategies

: These pets accompany you and have their own levelable abilities that function differently every run.