Choose Botanicula
Choose Botanicula if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 2,036 Steam reviews back the pick.
Botanicula vs Alma's Search
Botanicula and Alma's Search 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 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Alma's Search has no Deck rating yet. 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 Alma's Search
Choose Alma's Search if it matches what drew you to this matchup.
Both Botanicula and Alma's Search sit in Indie, Adventure, and 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 |  Alma's Search | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | — |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 95.4% positive (2,036 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Amanita Design | Aylin Mirza |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Botanicula is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Alma's Search has no Deck rating yet.
Botanicula vs Alma's Search — FAQ
- Are Botanicula and Alma's Search 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.
- Does Botanicula run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Botanicula is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Alma's Search doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.