Choose Samorost 3
Choose Samorost 3 if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,553 Steam reviews back the pick.
Samorost 3 vs Samorost 1
Samorost 3 and Samorost 1 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 5 years older than Samorost 1 (2021). Samorost 1 scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than Samorost 3 (94.6% 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 1
Choose Samorost 1 if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 96.9% positive across 1,826 reviews.
Both Samorost 3 and Samorost 1 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 3 |  Samorost 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 94.6% positive (1,553 reviews) | 96.9% positive (1,826 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 5 years older than Samorost 1 (2021).
- Samorost 1 scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than Samorost 3 (94.6% positive).
- Samorost 1 is free; Samorost 3 is paid (19.99 USD).
- Samorost 3 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Samorost 1 has no Deck rating yet.
Samorost 3 vs Samorost 1 — FAQ
- Which is better, Samorost 3 or Samorost 1?
- On Steam reviews Samorost 1 scores higher (96.9% positive) than Samorost 3 (94.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Samorost 1 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 3 or Samorost 1 first?
- If you want chronology, Samorost 3 (2016) came out before Samorost 1 (2021). 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 Samorost 1 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.
- Is Samorost 1 free?
- Yes — Samorost 1 is a free-to-play Steam title. Samorost 3 is paid (19.99 USD).
- Does Samorost 3 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Samorost 3 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Samorost 1 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.