Choose Samorost 3
Choose Samorost 3 if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,553 Steam reviews back the pick.
Samorost 3 vs Lyonesse
Samorost 3 and Lyonesse both land in Indie, 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 share Indie, Adventure on Steam. Samorost 3 (2016) is 5 years older than Lyonesse (2021). Lyonesse is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Samorost 3 (8.00 USD vs. 19.99 USD). 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 Lyonesse
Choose Lyonesse if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Lyonesse launched in 2021.
Both Samorost 3 and Lyonesse sit in Indie and 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 3 |  Lyonesse | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 8.00 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.6% positive (1,553 reviews) | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Amanita Design | Rabbit Hole Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Samorost 3 (2016) is 5 years older than Lyonesse (2021).
- Lyonesse is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Samorost 3 (8.00 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Samorost 3 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Lyonesse has no Deck rating yet.
Samorost 3 vs Lyonesse — FAQ
- Should I play Samorost 3 or Lyonesse first?
- If you want chronology, Samorost 3 (2016) came out before Lyonesse (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 Lyonesse similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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 3 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Samorost 3 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Lyonesse doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.