Choose Firework
Choose Firework if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Firework launched in 2021.
Firework vs Sanfu
Firework and Sanfu both land in Indie 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 are Indie games on Steam. Firework (2021) is 2 years older than Sanfu (2023). Firework scores higher on Steam reviews (92.1% positive) than Sanfu (87.6% 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 Sanfu
Choose Sanfu if you want an Adventure and RPG experience. Sanfu launched in 2023.
Both Firework and Sanfu sit in Indie 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
 Firework |  Sanfu | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 10.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.1% positive (555 reviews) | 87.6% positive (89 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shiying Studio | Shiying Studio |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Firework (2021) is 2 years older than Sanfu (2023).
- Firework scores higher on Steam reviews (92.1% positive) than Sanfu (87.6% positive).
- Firework is currently ~9% cheaper on Steam than Sanfu (9.99 USD vs. 10.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Firework is Deck Unsupported, Sanfu is Deck Playable.
Firework vs Sanfu — FAQ
- Should I play Firework or Sanfu first?
- If you want chronology, Firework (2021) came out before Sanfu (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 Firework and Sanfu similar?
- They overlap on Indie 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.