Choose Botanicula
Choose Botanicula if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 2,036 Steam reviews back the pick.
Botanicula vs Pack my LunchBox
Botanicula and Pack my LunchBox both land in Casual 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 Casual games on Steam. Botanicula (2012) is 14 years older than Pack my LunchBox (2026). Botanicula scores higher on Steam reviews (95.4% positive) than Pack my LunchBox (87.5% 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 Pack my LunchBox
Choose Pack my LunchBox if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Mouse Only Option, and Save Anytime side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 73% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pack my LunchBox launched in 2026.
Both Botanicula and Pack my LunchBox sit in Casual 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
 Botanicula |  Pack my LunchBox | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.4% positive (2,036 reviews) | 87.5% positive (24 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Amanita Design | Owl's Howls |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Botanicula (2012) is 14 years older than Pack my LunchBox (2026).
- Botanicula scores higher on Steam reviews (95.4% positive) than Pack my LunchBox (87.5% positive).
- Pack my LunchBox is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than Botanicula (3.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Botanicula is Deck Verified, Pack my LunchBox is Deck Playable.
Botanicula vs Pack my LunchBox — FAQ
- Should I play Botanicula or Pack my LunchBox first?
- If you want chronology, Botanicula (2012) came out before Pack my LunchBox (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 Botanicula and Pack my LunchBox similar?
- They overlap on Casual 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.