Choose Viridi
Choose Viridi if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 91.7% positive across 5,904 reviews.
Viridi vs Plantera
Viridi and Plantera both land in Indie, Simulation, 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, Simulation, Casual on Steam. Viridi (2015) is 1 year older than Plantera (2016). Viridi scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than Plantera (85% 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 Plantera
Choose Plantera if you want the Playable without Timed Input, Mouse Only Option, and Save Anytime side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,682 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Viridi and Plantera sit in Indie, Simulation, 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
 Viridi |  Plantera | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2016 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Free To Play, Casual | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | Free to play | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.7% positive (5,904 reviews) | 85% positive (1,682 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Zoe Vartanian, Kevin Maxon, Isa Hutchinson, Michael Bell | VaragtP |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Viridi (2015) is 1 year older than Plantera (2016).
- Viridi scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than Plantera (85% positive).
- Viridi is free; Plantera is paid (2.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Viridi is Deck Playable, Plantera is Deck Verified.
Viridi vs Plantera — FAQ
- Which is better, Viridi or Plantera?
- On Steam reviews Viridi scores higher (91.7% positive) than Plantera (85% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Viridi is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Viridi or Plantera first?
- If you want chronology, Viridi (2015) came out before Plantera (2016). 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 Viridi and Plantera similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, 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.
- Is Viridi free?
- Yes — Viridi is a free-to-play Steam title. Plantera is paid (2.99 USD).