Rank 01Why this
Same whimsical mood as Botanica.
- $14.99 (Price checked Nov 6)
- Deck Verified
- 2012
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- 23 games
- Updated May 5, 2026
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The closest matches to Botanica: Botanicula, Thank Goodness You're Here!, Crypt Custodian, Voidwrought, and MIO: Memories in Orbit. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares achievement hunting with Botanica.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
Rank 03Why this
Shares boss rush and collectible hunting with Botanica.
- $11.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Playable
- 2024
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MIO: Memories in Orbit
Why this: Shares platforming and combat with Botanica.
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Cuphead
Why this: Shares boss rush and achievement hunting with Botanica.
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Shares precision platforming and collectible hunting with Botanica.
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Shares precision platforming and boss fights with Botanica.
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- Released: 2025
- Developer: Second Fiddle Studio
- Price: $9.99checked Nov 2
- 100% of 13 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Charming boss fights
- Charming botanical art style
- Cutesy art style
- Challenging
- Contemplative
- Cozy
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Why this: Shares platforming with Botanica.
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Why this: Shares collectible hunting with Botanica.
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Why this: Shares achievement hunting with Botanica.
The Knight Witch
Why this: Same lighthearted mood as Botanica.
Once Upon a Jester
Why this: Same cozy mood as Botanica.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Botanicula
Why this: Same whimsical mood as Botanica.
Thank Goodness You're Here!
Why this: Shares achievement hunting with Botanica.
Voidwrought
Why this: Shares boss rush and collectible hunting with Botanica.
MIO: Memories in Orbit
Why this: Shares platforming and combat with Botanica.
Cuphead
Why this: Shares boss rush and achievement hunting with Botanica.
About Botanica
The closest matches to Botanica: Botanicula, Thank Goodness You're Here!, Crypt Custodian, Voidwrought, and MIO: Memories in Orbit. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Botanica is your kind of game, the closest matches are Botanicula, Thank Goodness You're Here! and Crypt Custodian — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging, contemplative and cozy, and single out its ability based combat and achievement hunting. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Botanica: Botanica is a hand drawn 2D side scrolling platform-adventure in a world of sentient plants. By learning and borrowing abilities from the enemies and bosses of this world you might just be able to defeat the scourge that threatens all of plant life.
Is Botanica worth buying?
Too few reviews to call
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- Only 13 Steam reviews so far, not enough to judge.
- Price when we last checked (Oct 3): $9.99. Check Steam for today's price.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Charming boss fights
- Charming botanical art style
- Cutesy art style
- Fast paced chaotic combat
People who play it also play: Botanicula, Thank Goodness You're Here!, Crypt Custodian
Frequently asked about Botanica
Can I run it?
How much does Botanica cost?
Botanica is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Botanica?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Botanica are Botanicula, Thank Goodness You're Here!, Crypt Custodian.
Who developed Botanica?
Botanica was developed by Second Fiddle Studio and published by Second Fiddle Studio, Paras Games.