Scarlet Hollow Fact Sheet
Developer: Black Tabby Games
Release Dates: September 28th 2020 (Episode 1), October 1st 2020 (Kickstarter), June 11th 2021 (Episode 2). March 7th 2022 (Episode 3). December 6th 2023 (Episode 4.) Episode 5 slated for 2025.
Platforms: PC, Mac, and Linux.
Website: blacktabbygames.com
Availability: Digital download, Steam, GOG, and itch.io.
Languages: English.
File Size: ~4 GB (First 4 episodes)
Press Contact: tony@blacktabbygames.com
Description
Coal mines sealed off after a deadly collapse. Strange creatures preying on livestock. Houses infested with vengeful spirits. The sleepy town of Scarlet Hollow has suddenly come alive with horrors, just in time for your arrival. This was supposed to be a quiet getaway in the rural mountains of North Carolina. All you had to do was finally meet your long-lost cousin and comfort her through her mother’s funeral. But now, each new day welcomes new nightmares.
You only have to survive a week. But you may not make it to the end in one piece.
Can you fix an already terrible relationship with your prickly cousin? Will you find love? Can you get to the bottom of what’s plaguing Scarlet Hollow before it’s too late?
Scarlet Hollow is an immersive horror-mystery with sharp writing, impactful choices, and meticulously hand-drawn art from Ignatz-winning graphic novelist Abby Howard.
History
Black Tabby Games was founded in the Fall of 2019 by Abby Howard (she/her) and her soon-to-be spouse Tony Howard-Arias (they/them/he/him, then Arias.)
The Team
Abby Howard
Writing and art
Critically acclaimed graphic novelist behind The Last Halloween, Junior Scientist Power Hour, The Earth Before Us, and others
Tony Howard-Arias
Brandon Boone
Music
Phil Michalski
Sound design
Lucia Retamales
Animation
Press Coverage
Game of the Year 2021 - Buried Treasure
John Walker’s Top 10 Games of 2021 - Kotaku
John Walker’s Top 10 Games of 2022 - Kotaku
The Best Narrative Game of the Past Two Years Just Got Even Better - Kotaku
10 Best Horror Games of 2021 - Game Rant
The 13 Best Indie Horror Games Ever Made - Happy Mag
The Best Video Games of 2021 So Far - Kotaku
This Horror Game Has One Of The Best Narratives In Years - Kotaku
“Overall, Scarlet Hollow is nothing short of a fantastic start to what will hopefully be a defining Western horror visual novel experience” - RPGFan, 8.5/10
”Scarlet Hollow is a short immersive debut for Abby Howard and Black Tabby Games, delivering chills with refreshing old-school mystery and special characters.” - CGMagazine, 8/10
Scarlet Hollow is a chilling tale lifted by good jokes - PC Gamer
“Without question, the scariest game I’ve played all year” - Mobile Syrup
Twin Peaks Meets Gravity Falls and Life is Strange - PCGamesN
Tim Burton Meets Gravity Falls Meets Silent Hill - DreadXP
Los mejores juegos independientes de 2021 - Noticiast.com
“A lovely slow burn of a horror tale that takes some unexpected turns.” - The Escapist
Tony Arias and partner Abby Howard launch video game studio - Boston Business Journal
Play Episode One Of Hand-Drawn Horror ‘Scarlet Hollow’ For Free - Gamebyte
Awards and Recognition
Runner-up and Gamers’ Choice winners AT&T Unlocked Games (Scarlet Hollow)
2020 Slate Cartoonist Studio Prize Shortlist (Unhealthy by Abby Howard)
Kirkus Starred Review (The Crossroads at Midnight by Abby Howard)
Kirkus Starred Review (The Last Halloween Book 1 by Abby Howard)
Publishers Weekly Starred Review (The Crossroads at Midnight by Abby Howard)
Publishers Weekly Starred Review (The Last Halloween Book 1 by Abby Howard)
2013 Ghastly Awards— Best Web Comic (The Last Halloween by Abby Howard)
Screenshots and Visual Assets
You can download screenshots and visual assets through our Dropbox. We believe the assets provided within are fairly comprehensive for your needs, but if you’re missing anything, or if you’d like unique assets for your story, please feel free to reach out by emailing Tony at tony@blacktabbygames.com.