Choose Samorost 2
Choose Samorost 2 if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,126 Steam reviews back the pick.
Samorost 2 vs Samorost 3
Samorost 2 and Samorost 3 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 7 years older than Samorost 3 (2016). Samorost 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (94.6% 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 Samorost 3
Choose Samorost 3 if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 94.6% positive across 1,553 reviews.
Both Samorost 2 and Samorost 3 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 |  Samorost 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2009 | 2016 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.9% positive (1,126 reviews) | 94.6% positive (1,553 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 7 years older than Samorost 3 (2016).
- Samorost 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (94.6% positive) than Samorost 2 (86.9% positive).
- Samorost 2 is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Samorost 3 (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Samorost 2 vs Samorost 3 — FAQ
- Which is better, Samorost 2 or Samorost 3?
- On Steam reviews Samorost 3 scores higher (94.6% positive) than Samorost 2 (86.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Samorost 3 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 Samorost 3 first?
- If you want chronology, Samorost 2 (2009) came out before Samorost 3 (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 Samorost 2 and Samorost 3 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 Samorost 3 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.