Choose Norilsk
Choose Norilsk if it's currently about 54% cheaper on the Steam Store. Norilsk launched in 2018.
Norilsk vs Banu in the West
Norilsk and Banu in the West 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. Norilsk (2018) is 8 years older than Banu in the West (2026). Norilsk is currently ~54% cheaper on Steam than Banu in the West (4.99 USD vs. 10.83 USD). 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 Banu in the West
Choose Banu in the West if you want an Adventure game with Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Banu in the West launched in 2026.
Both Norilsk and Banu in the West sit in Indie on Steam and both list Playable without Timed Input, Mouse Only Option, and Save Anytime, 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
 Norilsk |  Banu in the West | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 10.83 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sunflower Games | Lustful Fantasy |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Norilsk (2018) is 8 years older than Banu in the West (2026).
- Norilsk is currently ~54% cheaper on Steam than Banu in the West (4.99 USD vs. 10.83 USD).
Norilsk vs Banu in the West — FAQ
- Should I play Norilsk or Banu in the West first?
- If you want chronology, Norilsk (2018) came out before Banu in the West (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 Norilsk and Banu in the West 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.