Choose South Scrimshaw, Part One
Choose South Scrimshaw, Part One if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. 1,337 Steam reviews back the pick.
South Scrimshaw, Part One vs DISTRAIL
South Scrimshaw, Part One and DISTRAIL 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. South Scrimshaw, Part One (2023) is 3 years older than DISTRAIL (2026). South Scrimshaw, Part One is free; DISTRAIL is paid (Price unknown). 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 DISTRAIL
Choose DISTRAIL if you want a Simulation game with Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Mouse Only Option. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. DISTRAIL launched in 2026.
Both South Scrimshaw, Part One and DISTRAIL 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
 South Scrimshaw, Part One |  DISTRAIL | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 99.2% positive (1,337 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nathan O. Marsh | BOUUL Games |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- South Scrimshaw, Part One (2023) is 3 years older than DISTRAIL (2026).
- South Scrimshaw, Part One is free; DISTRAIL is paid (Price unknown).
- South Scrimshaw, Part One is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; DISTRAIL has no Deck rating yet.
South Scrimshaw, Part One vs DISTRAIL — FAQ
- Should I play South Scrimshaw, Part One or DISTRAIL first?
- If you want chronology, South Scrimshaw, Part One (2023) came out before DISTRAIL (2026). 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 South Scrimshaw, Part One and DISTRAIL 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.
- Is South Scrimshaw, Part One free?
- Yes — South Scrimshaw, Part One is a free-to-play Steam title. DISTRAIL is paid (Price unknown).
- Does South Scrimshaw, Part One run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — South Scrimshaw, Part One is rated Deck Playable by Valve. DISTRAIL doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.