# Scarlet Hood and the Wicked Wood

> 2021 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q111973921](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q111973921)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/scarlet-hood-and-the-wicked-wood

## Summary
Scarlet Hood and the Wicked Wood is a 2021 single-player adventure video game developed by Devespresso Games. It was released digitally for Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux and Nintendo Switch and is distributed on Steam, the Epic Games Store and the Nintendo eShop.

## Key Facts
- Scarlet Hood and the Wicked Wood was published on 2021-04-08.  
- The game was developed by Devespresso Games, a Seoul-based video game developer founded in 2014 (country: South Korea).  
- Genre: adventure video game.  
- Platforms: Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux and Nintendo Switch.  
- Distribution: digital download via Steam, Epic Games Store and Nintendo eShop (also listed on GOG).  
- Game mode: single-player.  
- ESRB rating: Teen — content descriptors: Blood, Language, Violence.  
- OpenCritic Top Critic Average: 66/100 (point in time: 2021-09-14); OpenCritic Critics Recommend: 29% (point in time: 2021-09-14); OpenCritic ID: 11189.  
- Steam application ID: 1141120 (supports Windows, macOS, Linux).  
- The game is localized (user interface and/or subtitles) into English, Korean, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Thai and Ukrainian.

## FAQs
### Q: On which platforms can I play Scarlet Hood and the Wicked Wood?
A: The game is available for Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux and Nintendo Switch. It is sold digitally on Steam, the Epic Games Store and the Nintendo eShop.

### Q: Who developed Scarlet Hood and the Wicked Wood?
A: The game was developed by Devespresso Games, a South Korean developer headquartered in Seoul founded in 2014.

### Q: What content rating does the game have?
A: The ESRB rated the game Teen, with content descriptors for Blood, Language and Violence.

### Q: How was the game received by critics?
A: OpenCritic lists a Top Critic Average score of 66/100 (as of 2021-09-14) and shows 29% Critics Recommend for the same point in time.

### Q: Is the game compatible with Steam Deck or verified on Steam?
A: The game is listed as compatible/verified with "Great on Deck" on Steam (verified status as referenced).

## Why It Matters
Scarlet Hood and the Wicked Wood represents a mid-2020s example of an indie adventure title that targeted multiple desktop platforms and consoles through digital distribution. Developed by Devespresso Games, a Seoul-based studio, the title was released across major digital storefronts (Steam, Epic Games Store, Nintendo eShop), reflecting the common indie strategy of broad platform availability to reach diverse audiences. Its localization into ten languages increases accessibility for non-English players. The game's ESRB Teen rating with descriptors for blood, language and violence clarifies target audience suitability and content expectations. Critical reception on aggregator OpenCritic shows a mixed response, with a Top Critic Average of 66/100 and a low percentage recommending it, indicating that while the game found distribution and platform support, its critical impact was limited. For researchers of indie publishing strategies, platform compatibility, or localization practices, Scarlet Hood and the Wicked Wood provides a concrete case of a small-studio adventure release in the 2021 digital marketplace.

## Notable For
- Multi-platform digital release across Windows, macOS, Linux and Nintendo Switch.  
- Developed by Devespresso Games, a Seoul-based developer founded in 2014.  
- Localized user interface and subtitles into ten languages (including English, Korean, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Chinese variants, Thai and Ukrainian).  
- ESRB-rated Teen with explicit content descriptors: Blood, Language, Violence.  
- Mixed critical reception on OpenCritic (66/100 Top Critic Average; 29% Critics Recommend as of 2021-09-14).

## Body
### H3 Release and platforms
- Publication date: 2021-04-08 (digital release).  
- Platforms listed: Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, and Nintendo Switch.  
- Distribution outlets: Steam (application ID 1141120), Epic Games Store, Nintendo eShop (Nintendo Switch title ID 01009BC016866000).  
- Available as digital download / digital distribution.

### H3 Developer and origin
- Developer: Devespresso Games.  
- Devespresso Games details: founded/inception 2014; headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

### H3 Technical availability and localization
- Steam application ID: 1141120; Steam listing references support for Windows, macOS and Linux.  
- Languages supported for user interface, voice acting and/or subtitles: English, Korean, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Thai, Ukrainian.  
- Verified compatibility status: listed as "Great on Deck" (Steam), marked verified in references.

### H3 Rating and critical reception
- ESRB rating: Teen. Qualifiers/content descriptors: Blood, Language, Violence.  
- OpenCritic data (point in time 2021-09-14): Top Critic Average 66/100; Critics Recommend 29%; OpenCritic ID 11189.

### H3 Identification across databases and stores
- Steam application ID: 1141120.  
- Nintendo Switch title ID: 01009BC016866000.  
- GOG application ID: game/scarlet_hood_and_the_wicked_wood (qualifier P12727: 1862404570).  
- Mobygames ID: 162611.  
- HowLongToBeat ID: 90473.  
- Rawg game ID, Lutris game ID, SteamGridDB ID 5268248, PCGamingWiki page Scarlet_Hood_and_the_Wicked_Wood.  
- Additional database entries: stopgame_id, gameswelt_id, gamerprofiles_game_id, riot_pixels_game_id, and others as listed in identifiers.

### H3 Game classification and mode
- Instance of: video game.  
- Genre: adventure video game.  
- Game mode: single-player.

## References

1. PCGamingWiki
2. Steam
3. Nintendo Game Store
4. OpenCritic
5. Nintendo eShop
6. [PCGamingWiki](https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Scarlet_Hood_and_the_Wicked_Wood)
7. GameSpot
8. [Great on Deck](https://store.steampowered.com/greatondeck)
9. Game Informer
10. Q124398839