Choose Sarawak
Choose Sarawak if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Sarawak launched in 2021.
Sarawak vs The Emperor Penguin Incident
Sarawak and The Emperor Penguin Incident 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 6 years older than The Emperor Penguin Incident (2027). 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 Emperor Penguin Incident
Choose The Emperor Penguin Incident if it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. The Emperor Penguin Incident launched in 2027.
Both Sarawak and The Emperor Penguin Incident 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 Emperor Penguin Incident | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2027 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 75% positive (12 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cowleyfornia Studios | Mantaray161 |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Sarawak (2021) is 6 years older than The Emperor Penguin Incident (2027).
Sarawak vs The Emperor Penguin Incident — FAQ
- Should I play Sarawak or The Emperor Penguin Incident first?
- If you want chronology, Sarawak (2021) came out before The Emperor Penguin Incident (2027). 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 Emperor Penguin Incident 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.