Choose Botanicula
Choose Botanicula if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95.4% positive across 2,036 reviews.
Botanicula vs AntVentor
Botanicula and AntVentor 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 6 years older than AntVentor (2018). Botanicula scores higher on Steam reviews (95.4% positive) than AntVentor (74.5% 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 AntVentor
Choose AntVentor if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. AntVentor launched in 2018.
Both Botanicula and AntVentor 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 |  AntVentor | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.4% positive (2,036 reviews) | 74.5% positive (145 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Amanita Design | LoopyMood |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Botanicula (2012) is 6 years older than AntVentor (2018).
- Botanicula scores higher on Steam reviews (95.4% positive) than AntVentor (74.5% positive).
- AntVentor is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Botanicula (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Botanicula is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; AntVentor has no Deck rating yet.
Botanicula vs AntVentor — FAQ
- Which is better, Botanicula or AntVentor?
- On Steam reviews Botanicula scores higher (95.4% positive) than AntVentor (74.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Botanicula is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Botanicula or AntVentor first?
- If you want chronology, Botanicula (2012) came out before AntVentor (2018). 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 AntVentor 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. AntVentor doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.