Choose Samorost 2
Choose Samorost 2 if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,126 Steam reviews back the pick.
Samorost 2 vs Manglepaw
Samorost 2 and Manglepaw both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Samorost 2 (2009) is 13 years older than Manglepaw (2022). Manglepaw scores higher on Steam reviews (93.1% 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 Manglepaw
Choose Manglepaw if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Manglepaw launched in 2022.
Both Samorost 2 and Manglepaw sit in 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 |  Manglepaw | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2009 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.9% positive (1,126 reviews) | 93.1% positive (29 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Amanita Design | resnijars |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Samorost 2 (2009) is 13 years older than Manglepaw (2022).
- Manglepaw scores higher on Steam reviews (93.1% positive) than Samorost 2 (86.9% positive).
- Manglepaw is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Samorost 2 (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Samorost 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Manglepaw has no Deck rating yet.
Samorost 2 vs Manglepaw — FAQ
- Should I play Samorost 2 or Manglepaw first?
- If you want chronology, Samorost 2 (2009) came out before Manglepaw (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 Manglepaw similar?
- They overlap on 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. Manglepaw doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.