Choose Samorost 2
Choose Samorost 2 if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,126 Steam reviews back the pick.
Samorost 2 vs Witchhazel Woods
Samorost 2 and Witchhazel Woods both land in Indie, Adventure 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 on Steam. Samorost 2 (2009) is 13 years older than Witchhazel Woods (2022). Witchhazel Woods scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Samorost 2 (86.9% 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 Witchhazel Woods
Choose Witchhazel Woods if it's the newer release (2022) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Witchhazel Woods launched in 2022.
Both Samorost 2 and Witchhazel Woods sit in Indie and Adventure 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
 Samorost 2 |  Witchhazel Woods | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2009 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.9% positive (1,126 reviews) | 100% positive (35 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Amanita Design | Rachel Wigell |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Samorost 2 (2009) is 13 years older than Witchhazel Woods (2022).
- Witchhazel Woods scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Samorost 2 (86.9% positive).
- Samorost 2 is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Witchhazel Woods (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Samorost 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Witchhazel Woods has no Deck rating yet.
Samorost 2 vs Witchhazel Woods — FAQ
- Should I play Samorost 2 or Witchhazel Woods first?
- If you want chronology, Samorost 2 (2009) came out before Witchhazel Woods (2022). 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 Samorost 2 and Witchhazel Woods similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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 Samorost 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Samorost 2 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Witchhazel Woods doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.