Choose Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan
Choose Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan if it's currently about 44% cheaper on the Steam Store. Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan launched in 2019.
Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan vs Alwa's Legacy
Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan and Alwa's Legacy both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan (2019) is 1 year older than Alwa's Legacy (2020). Alwa's Legacy scores higher on Steam reviews (87.1% positive) than Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan (82.6% 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 Alwa's Legacy
Choose Alwa's Legacy if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Alwa's Legacy launched in 2020.
Both Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan and Alwa's Legacy sit in Action, 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
 Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan |  Alwa's Legacy | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.6% positive (46 reviews) | 87.1% positive (279 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | CollectorVision Games | Elden Pixels |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan (2019) is 1 year older than Alwa's Legacy (2020).
- Alwa's Legacy scores higher on Steam reviews (87.1% positive) than Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan (82.6% positive).
- Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than Alwa's Legacy (9.99 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan vs Alwa's Legacy — FAQ
- Should I play Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan or Alwa's Legacy first?
- If you want chronology, Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan (2019) came out before Alwa's Legacy (2020). 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 Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan and Alwa's Legacy similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan and Alwa's Legacy both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.