Choose The Idiot's Tale
Choose The Idiot's Tale if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Idiot's Tale launched in 2018.
The Idiot's Tale vs Sarawak
The Idiot's Tale 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. The Idiot's Tale (2018) is 3 years older than Sarawak (2021). The Idiot's Tale scores higher on Steam reviews (100% 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 58% cheaper on the Steam Store. Sarawak launched in 2021.
Both The Idiot's Tale 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
 The Idiot's Tale |  Sarawak | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (11 reviews) | 75% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Megalithic Mainframe | Cowleyfornia Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Idiot's Tale (2018) is 3 years older than Sarawak (2021).
- The Idiot's Tale scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Sarawak (75% positive).
- Sarawak is currently ~58% cheaper on Steam than The Idiot's Tale (4.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
The Idiot's Tale vs Sarawak — FAQ
- Should I play The Idiot's Tale or Sarawak first?
- If you want chronology, The Idiot's Tale (2018) 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 The Idiot's Tale 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.