Botanicula vs LEAVES 3
Botanicula and LEAVES 3 both land in Indie, Adventure, 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 share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam. Botanicula (2012) is 14 years older than LEAVES 3 (2026). Botanicula scores higher on Steam reviews (95.4% positive) than LEAVES 3 (75% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Botanicula |  LEAVES 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.4% positive (2,036 reviews) | 75% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Amanita Design | ZAR 21 |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Botanicula (2012) is 14 years older than LEAVES 3 (2026).
- Botanicula scores higher on Steam reviews (95.4% positive) than LEAVES 3 (75% positive).
- LEAVES 3 is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Botanicula (11.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Botanicula is Deck Verified, LEAVES 3 is Deck Playable.
Botanicula vs LEAVES 3 — FAQ
- Should I play Botanicula or LEAVES 3 first?
- If you want chronology, Botanicula (2012) came out before LEAVES 3 (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 LEAVES 3 similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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.