Choose Samorost 3
Choose Samorost 3 if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,553 Steam reviews back the pick.
Samorost 3 vs Phonopolis
Samorost 3 and Phonopolis 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 3 (2016) is 10 years older than Phonopolis (2026). Samorost 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (94.6% positive) than Phonopolis (93.4% 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 Phonopolis
Choose Phonopolis if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Mouse Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 1,144 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Samorost 3 and Phonopolis sit in Indie, Adventure, and Casual on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (94.6% vs 93.4% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Samorost 3 |  Phonopolis | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.6% positive (1,553 reviews) | 93.4% positive (1,144 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Amanita Design | Amanita Design |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Samorost 3 (2016) is 10 years older than Phonopolis (2026).
- Samorost 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (94.6% positive) than Phonopolis (93.4% positive).
- Samorost 3 is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Phonopolis (19.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Samorost 3 vs Phonopolis — FAQ
- Which is better, Samorost 3 or Phonopolis?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Samorost 3 sits at 94.6% positive (1,553 reviews), Phonopolis at 93.4% (1,144). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play Samorost 3 or Phonopolis first?
- If you want chronology, Samorost 3 (2016) came out before Phonopolis (2026). 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 3 and Phonopolis 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 3 and Phonopolis 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.