Scarlet Deer Inn
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Scarlet Deer Inn

An embroidered dark medieval folk tale. While life in a seemingly ordinary village is all about simple chores and idle gossip, sinister secrets hide below.

DEV: Attu GamesPUB: Attu Games, Aurakenn GamesAppID 1553260
UPDATE PULSEevery ~1d·last 18d ago·13 recent on record

Is Scarlet Deer Inn still being updated? — the short answer, with the evidence.

90.8
Strong

Elixir Rating

89.4% of 369 Steam reviews are positive, which after adjusting for sample size gives a reception score of 85.9. The developers have shipped 1 substantial update in the past six months, adding 4.9.

reception 85.9·support +4.9·Strong

Computed from Steam’s own review tally and observable developer activity — never from anyone’s opinion of the game. How this is calculated

Should you look into this?

From Steam's own record

Current price

$15.99$19.99−20%

Development

Actively supported

Last heard from developers

18 days ago

Usual rhythm

every ~5 days

Substantial updates (6 mo)

1

Current silence

4× normal

The developers post roughly every 5 days and were last heard 18 days ago — within their normal range. 1 substantial update landed in the past six months, 1 of them major. It is currently 20% below its usual price.

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Our coverage

2 dispatches written from this game’s announcements

releaseAug 28, 2026

Scarlet Deer Inn Launches After Five Years in Development

After five years of development, Scarlet Deer Inn is out. The announcement comes from Eva and Lukáš of Attu Games, who describe the release as "a deeply emotional moment" — a phrase that carries weight when the team behind it numbers just two people.

The developers framed the project from the start as a game they themselves would want to play, built from a combination of things they personally love. Beyond that, the source does not detail the game's genre, mechanics, or content.

What the announcement confirms

  • Scarlet Deer Inn has launched on Steam (AppID 1553260)
  • Development spanned five years
  • The game was made by Eva and Lukáš, operating as Attu Games
  • The final weeks before launch were described as particularly stressful
  • Localization into additional languages is being planned; no languages or timeline are specified

The team is asking players to leave reviews, citing discoverability as the most pressing concern for an independent release.

For those who have been following the project, the dispatch is simple: the wait is over. For everyone else, the localization note suggests the game's reach may grow in the months ahead.

releaseAug 26, 2026

Scarlet Deer Inn Launches After Five Years in Development

After five years of development, Scarlet Deer Inn is out. The announcement comes from Eva and Lukáš of Attu Games, who describe the release as "a deeply emotional moment" — a phrase that carries weight when the team behind it numbers just two people.

The developers framed the project from the start as a game they themselves would want to play, built from a combination of things they personally love. Beyond that, the source does not detail the game's genre, mechanics, or content.

What the announcement confirms

  • Scarlet Deer Inn has launched on Steam (AppID 1553260)
  • Development spanned five years
  • The game was made by Eva and Lukáš, operating as Attu Games
  • The final weeks before launch were described as particularly stressful
  • Localization into additional languages is being planned; no languages or timeline are specified

The team is asking players to leave reviews, citing discoverability as the most pressing concern for an independent release.

For those who have been following the project, the dispatch is simple: the wait is over. For everyone else, the localization note suggests the game's reach may grow in the months ahead.

Two years of development

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22 announcements · 1 substantial · 19 months with nothing

Recent Transmissions

30 entries in codex

Community AnnouncementsSep 15, 2026
More Languages!

Hi everyone, We've been working on this for a while, and it's finally ready. You can now play Scarlet Deer Inn in a few more languages!Brazilian Portuguese (Gabriel 'Magnusnoos')Italian (NyanLoc - - Andrea Lombardo, Alessandra De Paolis, Li…

Community AnnouncementsSep 15, 2026
Patch 1.025

- Localisation and font fixes - Added checkpoints to the Main Menu - A few other minor fixes - Added community localisation: Polish Italian Russian Ukrainian Spanish Brazilian Portuguese

Community AnnouncementsAug 26, 2026
Steam Community Items are here!

Hello everyone! We are excited to announce that Steam Community Items are now available in Scarlet Deer Inn! We hope you enjoy them. Eva and Lukas from Attu Games.

Community AnnouncementsJul 30, 2026
Patch 1.017

- bug fix - dialogue bubble glitch between sentences - bug fix - game freezing when interacting with a torch and fire - a few other minor tweaks

Community AnnouncementsJul 30, 2026
macOS support

MacOS Support! Hi everyone, We have great news! 🥳 Scarlet Deer Inn now officially supports macOS.Stay tuned for more updates! Cheers, Eva and Lukáš from Attu Games

Community AnnouncementsJul 30, 2026
Patch 1.016b

- added MacOS support - some small fixes

Community AnnouncementsJul 29, 2026
Patch 1.016

- bug fix - broken buttons in the main menu settings - some other minor fixes

Community AnnouncementsJul 29, 2026
Patch 1.015

- bug fix - torch not working after losing the glowing bug - bug fix - better lighting in dark areas - bug fix - localisation in credits and some other places - Updated demo

Community AnnouncementsJul 28, 2026
Patch 1.014

- bug fix - Achievements - getting "All together" before collecting all the items - bug fix - better visibility and light save zones in the dark and the chase scenes - buh fix - localisation missing in the settings menu - a few other minor …

Community AnnouncementsJul 27, 2026
Patch 1.013

- added - dialogue text volume setting - bug fix - Fast travel soft lock in Act 1 (after finding Lada) - bug fix - Miller's dialogue when looking for the cobbler - bug fix - Respawn after water lever in Act 6 - bug fix - a lot of typos - so…

Community AnnouncementsJul 26, 2026
Patch 1.012

- fixed a bug that caused save files to be deleted in certain locations - fixed loading the game with a torch while having a glowing bug active - improved visibility in dark areas - fixed some dialogue typos and errors - a few other minor b…

Community AnnouncementsJul 25, 2026
Patch 1.011

- fixed the broken elevator at the end of the second chase - added visual clues to interactive fast-travel guidestones - a few minor fixes

Community AnnouncementsJul 25, 2026
Patch 1.010

- Fixed and updated Japanese localisation - a few minor fixes

Community AnnouncementsJul 23, 2026
Patch 1.008

- fixed trap-door ladder bug in the beekeeper's house - a few other minor fixes

Community AnnouncementsJul 23, 2026
Patch 1.007

- fixed the boss fight bug - tweaked torch visibility in the underground - a few other minor fixes

Community AnnouncementsJul 22, 2026
Patch 0.106

- fixed bugs causing getting stuck after respawn on different places in the game - a few minor fixes

Rock, Paper, ShotgunJul 21, 2026
Scarlet Deer Inn, out now, is a Slavic folk tale platformer with a dark underbelly where every sprite is physically embroidered

Occasionally I will see a game that opts for an artstyle so complex and involved that will clearly take years to make, leaving me with an unbridled fear of the gamey part being not very good. I'm talking about games like Harold Halibut, whe…

Community AnnouncementsJul 21, 2026
📢 Scarlet Deer Inn is OUT NOW!

Hi everyone,This is a deeply emotional moment for us. It has been 5 years since we started working on Scarlet Deer Inn, and we still can't believe we finally finished it. From the very beginning, we just wanted to make a game we would want …

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Community AnnouncementsJul 21, 2026
Scarlet Deer Inn Soundtrack on Vinyl (EU)

Scarlet Deer Inn OST on Vinyl!Hello everyone!We are so happy to announce that the Scarlet Deer Inn OST is officially getting a physical vinyl release! The soundtrack is pressed on deluxe 180g black vinyl at the traditional Czech pressing pl…

Community AnnouncementsJul 13, 2026
100 000 wishlists!

Hello guys, We have something huge to celebrate today, and it's all thanks to you. Scarlet Deer Inn just hit 100k wishlists! Thank you so much for all the support, it truly means the world to us. Eva and Lukas from Attu Games

PC GamerJun 14, 2026
This hand-embroidered medieval adventure game looks like a lovely, chill time—but I'm warning you, don't be fooled by its pleasant exterior

Before I explain to you why Scarlet Deer Inn is one of my most anticipated games of this year, I urge you to download the demo on Steam and play it for yourself. It's hard to describe why I'm so excited by it without spoiling the very speci…

Community AnnouncementsJun 10, 2026
📢 Release Date & New Trailer

Hi guys,After years of hard work on our passion project, we finally have a release date! Scarlet Deer Inn will officially launch on July 21 2026!To celebrate, we’ve just released a brand-new trailer.A massive thank you to everyone who has s…

Community AnnouncementsJun 10, 2026
《红鹿旅馆》将于7月21日开启旅程

大家好!今天,我们终于可以正式和大家分享这个消息了——《红鹿旅馆(Scarlet Deer Inn)》将于2026年7月21日正式登陆 Steam!从最初公开以来,我们看到很多玩家都对游戏独特的“刺绣动画”风格感到好奇,也有人说,《红鹿旅馆》看起来像一本“会动的中世纪童话绘本”。而事实上,它确实是一款非常特别的作品,是一则由刺绣编织而成的黑暗中世纪民间传说。在这座看似普通的村庄里,人们的生活不过是做些琐碎杂活、聊些闲言碎语,但在平静表象之下,却潜藏着令人不安的秘密。 一针一线…

Community AnnouncementsNov 17, 2025
《红鹿旅馆》确认参展 2025 WePlay!展位 B51 等你来访

亲爱的旅人们~这个冬天,属于《红鹿旅馆》的故事,将迎来全新的篇章。我们非常高兴地宣布——《Scarlet Deer Inn》(中文正式名称:《红鹿旅馆》)将正式由 Aurakenn Games 发行!未来,Aurakenn Games 将与开发团队 Attu Games 携手,让这段由针线织就的奇幻冒险传递给更多玩家。与此同时,《红鹿旅馆》也确认将亮相 2025 WePlay 游戏文化展,展位号为 B51。届时,玩家们将能在现场体验试玩版,感受由刺绣与光影共同构筑的温柔旅程。…

Community AnnouncementsOct 15, 2024
Next Fest Demo!

Hello guys! We're excited to announce that the Scarlet Deer Inn is a part of the Next Fest! Please consider writing a review or filling out this feedback form. It will help us a lot! We hope you enjoy it! ♥️ Thank you so much! Eva

Community AnnouncementsAug 8, 2024
Scarlet Deer Inn Demo is OUT!!!!

Hi guys, We're excited to announce that Scarlet Deer Inn Demo is out NOW as a part of the Tiny Teams Festival! Please consider writing a review or filling out this feedback form. It will help us a lot! We hope you enjoy it! ♥️ Thank you so …

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Community AnnouncementsJul 29, 2024
📢 Scarlet Deer Inn Demo Announcement ✨

Hi guys, We're thrilled to announce that Scarlet Deer Inn's public demo will be available on August 8! 😊 We can't wait for you to play it! Stay tuned to our social media for more info and updates! Twitter/X Facebook Instagram Have a great …

PC GamerJul 16, 2023
A new trailer for this 'embroidered medieval platformer' shows off the sprawling underworld buried under its sunny village

Scarlet Deer Inn is a game with a unique art style: all of its 2D sprite characters have been sourced from real-world embroidery. Most of its previews so far have focused on the game's sunny, bucolic overworld, but its latest trailer s…

VG247Jul 12, 2023
Don’t let Starfield distract you; Xbox has plenty of other games waiting in the wings

During the ID@Xbox Digital Showcase yesterday, Microsoft showed off some of the indie games heading to soon to cloud, console, and PC. The firm showed 20 in total, and we've picked out a few Xbox indies we thought were rather interesting. O…

Community AnnouncementsJul 11, 2023
New Trailer and Xbox Release!

Hi guys! Exciting news! We've just launched the new teaser trailer for our game Scarlet Deer Inn at ID@Xbox Showcase. If you missed it, don't worry – you can check it out now! And we've got new screenshots too! And here's the big news – Sca…