Choose Sarawak
Choose Sarawak if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Sarawak launched in 2021.
Sarawak vs Hornet the Vanguard
Sarawak and Hornet the Vanguard 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 Hornet the Vanguard (2024). Sarawak is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Hornet the Vanguard (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 Hornet the Vanguard
Choose Hornet the Vanguard if it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Hornet the Vanguard launched in 2024.
Both Sarawak and Hornet the Vanguard 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 |  Hornet the Vanguard | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75% positive (12 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cowleyfornia Studios | Chiptune,Inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Sarawak (2021) is 3 years older than Hornet the Vanguard (2024).
- Sarawak is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Hornet the Vanguard (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
Sarawak vs Hornet the Vanguard — FAQ
- Should I play Sarawak or Hornet the Vanguard first?
- If you want chronology, Sarawak (2021) came out before Hornet the Vanguard (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 Hornet the Vanguard 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.