Choose Samorost 2
Choose Samorost 2 if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,126 Steam reviews back the pick.
Samorost 2 vs Botanicula
Samorost 2 and Botanicula both land in Indie, Adventure, 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, Adventure, Casual on Steam. Samorost 2 (2009) is 3 years older than Botanicula (2012). Botanicula scores higher on Steam reviews (95.4% 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 Botanicula
Choose Botanicula if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95.4% positive across 2,036 reviews.
Both Samorost 2 and Botanicula sit in Indie, Adventure, 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
 Samorost 2 |  Botanicula | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.9% positive (1,126 reviews) | 95.4% positive (2,036 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Amanita Design | Amanita Design |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Samorost 2 (2009) is 3 years older than Botanicula (2012).
- Botanicula scores higher on Steam reviews (95.4% positive) than Samorost 2 (86.9% positive).
- Samorost 2 is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Botanicula (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Samorost 2 vs Botanicula — FAQ
- Which is better, Samorost 2 or Botanicula?
- On Steam reviews Botanicula scores higher (95.4% positive) than Samorost 2 (86.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Botanicula is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Samorost 2 or Botanicula first?
- If you want chronology, Samorost 2 (2009) came out before Botanicula (2012). 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 Botanicula similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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.
- Do Samorost 2 and Botanicula both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.