A Slaying Milestone: Black Tabby Games Hits 1 Million Sales for Slay the Princess
The indie horror scene has a new heavyweight champion. On February 2, 2026, Toronto-based developer Black Tabby Games announced a massive double milestone for their library of narrative-driven horror games.
The surreal, existential visual novel Slay the Princess has officially surpassed 1 million units sold across all platforms. This achievement comes on the heels of the game’s expansion to consoles (The Pristine Cut) and solidifies its status as a cult-classic hit.
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Scarlet Hollow Reaches 100,000 Copies
While the Princess is capturing the spotlight, the studio’s debut gothic horror series, Scarlet Hollow, is also seeing a surge in success. The game has officially crossed 100,000 units sold, a perfectly timed milestone just as fans prepare to dive back into the "Holler."
What’s Next for the Holler?
The sales news serves as the ultimate hype-builder for the latest chapter of the story. Scarlet Hollow Episode 5 officially launched on Friday, February 13, 2026.
- Free Update: For those who already own the game in Early Access, the new episode is a free update.
- Cultivating Growth: Co-creator Tony Howard-Arias noted that Episode 5 is "years of cultivation and growth as artists," promising some of the deepest branching narratives the series has seen yet.
A Win for Visual Novels
In a heartfelt message to fans, the development duo (Abby Howard and Tony Howard-Arias) reflected on what these numbers mean for the genre: