Choose Bad Writer
Choose Bad Writer if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Bad Writer launched in 2022.
Bad Writer vs Sunrise Story
Bad Writer and Sunrise Story both land in Indie, Simulation, RPG 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, Simulation, RPG on Steam. Bad Writer (2022) is 5 years older than Sunrise Story (2027). Sunrise Story has co-op; Bad Writer does not. 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 Sunrise Story
Choose Sunrise Story if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Sunrise Story launched in 2027.
Both Bad Writer and Sunrise Story sit in Indie, Simulation, and RPG 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
 Bad Writer |  Sunrise Story | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2027 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, RPG, Casual | Indie, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | Riddle Fox Games, Paul Jessup | Astro Game Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, RPG on Steam.
- Bad Writer (2022) is 5 years older than Sunrise Story (2027).
- Sunrise Story has co-op; Bad Writer does not.
Bad Writer vs Sunrise Story — FAQ
- Should I play Bad Writer or Sunrise Story first?
- If you want chronology, Bad Writer (2022) came out before Sunrise Story (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 Bad Writer and Sunrise Story similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, RPG 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.
- Does Bad Writer have multiplayer like Sunrise Story?
- No. Sunrise Story supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op), while Bad Writer is listed as single-player only.