Choose Sarawak
Choose Sarawak if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Sarawak launched in 2021.
Sarawak vs The Thing from Nowhere
Sarawak and The Thing from Nowhere both land in Indie, Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam. Sarawak (2021) is 2 years older than The Thing from Nowhere (2023). The Thing from Nowhere is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Sarawak (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose The Thing from Nowhere
Choose The Thing from Nowhere if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Thing from Nowhere launched in 2023.
Both Sarawak and The Thing from Nowhere sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Sarawak |  The Thing from Nowhere | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75% positive (12 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cowleyfornia Studios | Equanimity Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Sarawak (2021) is 2 years older than The Thing from Nowhere (2023).
- The Thing from Nowhere is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Sarawak (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Sarawak vs The Thing from Nowhere — FAQ
- Should I play Sarawak or The Thing from Nowhere first?
- If you want chronology, Sarawak (2021) came out before The Thing from Nowhere (2023). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Sarawak and The Thing from Nowhere similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.