Choose Sanfu
Choose Sanfu if you want a RPG experience. Sanfu launched in 2023.
Sanfu vs Laughing to Die
Sanfu and Laughing to Die 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. Sanfu (2023) is 1 year older than Laughing to Die (2024). Laughing to Die scores higher on Steam reviews (94.3% 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 Laughing to Die
Choose Laughing to Die if it's currently about 55% cheaper on the Steam Store. Laughing to Die launched in 2024.
Both Sanfu and Laughing to Die 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
 Sanfu |  Laughing to Die | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 10.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.6% positive (89 reviews) | 94.3% positive (35 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shiying Studio | 大吉利制作组 |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Sanfu (2023) is 1 year older than Laughing to Die (2024).
- Laughing to Die scores higher on Steam reviews (94.3% positive) than Sanfu (87.6% positive).
- Laughing to Die is currently ~55% cheaper on Steam than Sanfu (4.99 USD vs. 10.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Sanfu vs Laughing to Die — FAQ
- Should I play Sanfu or Laughing to Die first?
- If you want chronology, Sanfu (2023) came out before Laughing to Die (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 Sanfu and Laughing to Die 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.