Choose The Occupation
Choose The Occupation if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Occupation launched in 2019.
The Occupation vs Sanity of Morris
The Occupation and Sanity of Morris 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. The Occupation (2019) is 2 years older than Sanity of Morris (2021). The Occupation scores higher on Steam reviews (68.2% positive) than Sanity of Morris (54.5% 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 Sanity of Morris
Choose Sanity of Morris if you want an Action and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Sanity of Morris launched in 2021.
Both The Occupation and Sanity of Morris 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
 The Occupation |  Sanity of Morris | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 68.2% positive (132 reviews) | 54.5% positive (33 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | White Paper Games | Alterego Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Occupation (2019) is 2 years older than Sanity of Morris (2021).
- The Occupation scores higher on Steam reviews (68.2% positive) than Sanity of Morris (54.5% positive).
- Sanity of Morris is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than The Occupation (14.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
The Occupation vs Sanity of Morris — FAQ
- Should I play The Occupation or Sanity of Morris first?
- If you want chronology, The Occupation (2019) came out before Sanity of Morris (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 The Occupation and Sanity of Morris 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.