Choose PataNoir
Choose PataNoir if it matches what drew you to this matchup. PataNoir launched in 2016.
PataNoir vs Sarawak
PataNoir and Sarawak 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. PataNoir (2016) is 5 years older than Sarawak (2021). PataNoir scores higher on Steam reviews (80% positive) than Sarawak (75% 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 Sarawak
Choose Sarawak if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Sarawak launched in 2021.
Both PataNoir and Sarawak 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
 PataNoir |  Sarawak | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80% positive (10 reviews) | 75% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Simon Christiansen | Cowleyfornia Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- PataNoir (2016) is 5 years older than Sarawak (2021).
- PataNoir scores higher on Steam reviews (80% positive) than Sarawak (75% positive).
- Sarawak is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than PataNoir (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
PataNoir vs Sarawak — FAQ
- Should I play PataNoir or Sarawak first?
- If you want chronology, PataNoir (2016) came out before Sarawak (2021). 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 PataNoir and Sarawak 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.