Choose Sarawak
Choose Sarawak if it's currently about 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. Sarawak launched in 2021.
Sarawak vs Alone in the crowd
Sarawak and Alone in the crowd 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 3 years older than Alone in the crowd (2024). Alone in the crowd scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than Sarawak (75% positive). 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 Alone in the crowd
Choose Alone in the crowd if it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Alone in the crowd launched in 2024.
Both Sarawak and Alone in the crowd 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 |  Alone in the crowd | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75% positive (12 reviews) | 93.3% positive (30 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cowleyfornia Studios | Machine Nun |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Sarawak (2021) is 3 years older than Alone in the crowd (2024).
- Alone in the crowd scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than Sarawak (75% positive).
- Sarawak is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than Alone in the crowd (4.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
- Alone in the crowd is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Sarawak has no Deck rating yet.
Sarawak vs Alone in the crowd — FAQ
- Should I play Sarawak or Alone in the crowd first?
- If you want chronology, Sarawak (2021) came out before Alone in the crowd (2024). 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 Alone in the crowd 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.