Choose Anomalous
Choose Anomalous if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Anomalous launched in 2024.
Anomalous vs SPRAWL
Anomalous and SPRAWL both land in Action, 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 share Action, Indie on Steam. SPRAWL (2023) is 1 year older than Anomalous (2024). SPRAWL scores higher on Steam reviews (87.4% positive) than Anomalous (84.1% 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 SPRAWL
Choose SPRAWL if it's currently about 58% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,279 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Anomalous and SPRAWL sit in Action and 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
 Anomalous |  SPRAWL | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 3.74 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.1% positive (82 reviews) | 87.4% positive (1,279 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Byron Dunwoody | MAETH |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- SPRAWL (2023) is 1 year older than Anomalous (2024).
- SPRAWL scores higher on Steam reviews (87.4% positive) than Anomalous (84.1% positive).
- SPRAWL is currently ~58% cheaper on Steam than Anomalous (3.74 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Anomalous vs SPRAWL — FAQ
- Should I play Anomalous or SPRAWL first?
- If you want chronology, SPRAWL (2023) came out before Anomalous (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 Anomalous and SPRAWL similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.