Choose The Barkeeper
Choose The Barkeeper if you want an Action game with Keyboard Only Option. The Barkeeper launched in 2026.
The Barkeeper vs Sunrise Story
The Barkeeper and Sunrise Story both land in Indie, Simulation 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 on Steam. The Barkeeper (2026) is 1 year older than Sunrise Story (2027). Both support cooperative play. 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 a RPG and Casual game with Online Co-op, Steam Input API Support, and Save Anytime. Sunrise Story launched in 2027.
Both The Barkeeper and Sunrise Story sit in Indie and Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, 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
 The Barkeeper |  Sunrise Story | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2027 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation | Indie, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | Team8Studio | Astro Game Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- The Barkeeper (2026) is 1 year older than Sunrise Story (2027).
- Both support cooperative play.
The Barkeeper vs Sunrise Story — FAQ
- Should I play The Barkeeper or Sunrise Story first?
- If you want chronology, The Barkeeper (2026) 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 The Barkeeper and Sunrise Story similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation 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.
- Do both The Barkeeper and Sunrise Story have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: The Barkeeper ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Sunrise Story ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.