Rank 01Why this
Also Psychedelic and Surreal, like Samorost 2.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 6)
- Deck Verified
- 2016
The closest matches to Samorost 2: Samorost 3, Samorost 1, Machinarium, Botanicula, and Papetura. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
Rank 01Why this
Also Psychedelic and Surreal, like Samorost 2.
Rank 02
Rank 03
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Samorost 2.



Why this: Shares environmental interaction and point and click with Samorost 2.


Players highlight
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Samorost 2.

Why this: Same nostalgic mood as Samorost 2.



Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Samorost 2 at current Steam store prices.

Why this: Shares point and click with Samorost 2.

Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Samorost 2.


Why this: Also Psychedelic and Surreal, like Samorost 2.

Why this: Same cozy mood as Samorost 2.


Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

Why this: Also Psychedelic and Surreal, like Samorost 2.

Why this: Shares point and click with Samorost 2.

Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Samorost 2.



Why this: Shares environmental interaction and point and click with Samorost 2.

Other recommendable Steam games by Amanita Design, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Samorost 2.


Why this: Shares point and click with Samorost 2.
The closest matches to Samorost 2: Samorost 3, Samorost 1, Machinarium, Botanicula, and Papetura. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Samorost 2 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Samorost 3, Samorost 1 and Machinarium — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, cozy and nostalgic, and single out its environmental interaction and no inventory. 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.
Samorost 2 is a short point-and-click adventure game from Amanita Design released in 2009. Players navigate environmental interactions and timing-based puzzles without inventory management, with gameplay centered on observation and experimentation to progress. Players describe the experience as atmospheric, cozy, and whimsical, with wordless storytelling that immerses deeply through handcrafted art and soothing music by Tomáš "Floex" Dvořák. The game costs $4.99 and runs verified on Steam Deck, offering a brief solo experience. Reviewers highlight its nostalgic charm and unique art style, particularly for longtime fans of the series, with 87% positive reviews from 1126 Steam users.
About Samorost 2: Samorost 2 tells a surreal story of a space gnome whose dog just got kidnapped by mischievous aliens. Set out on a short expedition to rescue the pup, deal with curious strangers and relax to the soothing music by Tomáš "Floex" Dvořák.
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“I find the art very charming but I dislike directionless puzzles. In some of the scenes, you have to click around to get an idea of where to start with the solution and I don't find that fun.”
“Yeah, it looks surrealist visually, that's on spot. But the gameplay... Especially the last screen... Horrible. Without guide, it's unplayable. The only other positive thing I can think of: It's short. Yeah, beaten over a bit more than an…”
People who play it also play: Samorost 3, Samorost 1, Machinarium
Samorost 2 is also on App Store. What the store pages declare:
Yes — Samorost 2 is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
Samorost 2 is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Samorost 2 are Samorost 3, Samorost 1, Machinarium.
Samorost 2 was developed by Amanita Design.