Choose Hoa
Choose Hoa if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,164 Steam reviews back the pick.
Hoa vs Botanica
Hoa and Botanica both land in Action, 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, Adventure on Steam. Hoa (2021) is 4 years older than Botanica (2025). Botanica scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Hoa (92.4% 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 Botanica
Choose Botanica if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Botanica launched in 2025.
Both Hoa and Botanica sit in Action 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
 Hoa |  Botanica | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.4% positive (1,164 reviews) | 100% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Skrollcat Studio | Second Fiddle Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Hoa (2021) is 4 years older than Botanica (2025).
- Botanica scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Hoa (92.4% positive).
- Botanica is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Hoa (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Hoa is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Botanica has no Deck rating yet.
Hoa vs Botanica — FAQ
- Should I play Hoa or Botanica first?
- If you want chronology, Hoa (2021) came out before Botanica (2025). 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 Hoa and Botanica similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Does Hoa run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Hoa is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Botanica doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.