# Games like Botanicula

> The closest matches to Botanicula: Samorost 3, Machinarium, CHUCHEL, Pilgrims, and Happy Game. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Samorost 3](https://imho.run/games/421120/samorost-3) — Also Surreal, like Botanicula. 1,553 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/421120/)
2. [Machinarium](https://imho.run/games/40700/machinarium) — A frequent pick in Botanicula players' libraries, and another Indie. 4,783 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/40700/)
3. [CHUCHEL](https://imho.run/games/711660/chuchel) — Shares puzzle solving with Botanicula. 1,425 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/711660/)
4. [Pilgrims](https://imho.run/games/1049280/pilgrims) — Same atmospheric mood as Botanicula. 1,488 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1049280/)
5. [Happy Game](https://imho.run/games/1206060/happy-game) — Shares puzzle solving with Botanicula. 1,199 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1206060/)
6. [Papetura](https://imho.run/games/593640/papetura) — Also Surreal, like Botanicula. 480 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/593640/)
7. [The Tiny Bang Story](https://imho.run/games/96000/the-tiny-bang-story) — Also Surreal, like Botanicula. 1,637 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/96000/)
8. [TOHU](https://imho.run/games/1075200/tohu) — Also Surreal, like Botanicula. 101 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1075200/)
9. [Birth](https://imho.run/games/1889040/birth) — Shares point and click adventure and puzzle solving with Botanicula. 2,389 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1889040/)
10. [Four Last Things](https://imho.run/games/503400/four-last-things) — Shares point and click adventure and puzzle solving with Botanicula. 988 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/503400/)
11. [Old Man's Journey](https://imho.run/games/581270/old-man-s-journey) — Same atmospheric mood as Botanicula. 999 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/581270/)
12. [Creaks](https://imho.run/games/956030/creaks) — Also Surreal, like Botanicula. 1,902 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/956030/)
13. [Phonopolis](https://imho.run/games/1206070/phonopolis) — Same atmospheric mood as Botanicula. 1,144 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1206070/)
14. [Figment](https://imho.run/games/493540/figment) — A frequent pick in Botanicula players' libraries, and another Action. 455 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/493540/)
15. [TOEM: A Photo Adventure](https://imho.run/games/1307580/toem-a-photo-adventure) — Shares puzzle solving with Botanicula. 2,865 Steam reviews, 99% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1307580/)
16. [The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2](https://imho.run/games/94300/the-dream-machine-chapter-1-2) — Shares puzzle solving with Botanicula. 1,057 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/94300/)
17. [Koira](https://imho.run/games/1626620/koira) — Shares puzzle solving with Botanicula. 139 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1626620/)
18. [Paradigm](https://imho.run/games/600370/paradigm) — Shares point and click adventure and puzzle solving with Botanicula. 884 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/600370/)
19. [Under Leaves](https://imho.run/games/567030/under-leaves) — Also Nature, like Botanicula. 353 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/567030/)
20. [Is This Seat Taken?](https://imho.run/games/3035120/is-this-seat-taken) — Shares puzzle solving with Botanicula. 4,976 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3035120/)
21. [Deponia](https://imho.run/games/214340/deponia) — Shares puzzle solving with Botanicula. 3,001 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/214340/)
22. [Lost and Found Co.](https://imho.run/games/2101390/lost-and-found-co) — Same whimsical mood as Botanicula. 848 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2101390/)
23. [Agent A: A puzzle in disguise](https://imho.run/games/801480/agent-a-a-puzzle-in-disguise) — Shares environment interaction and point and click adventure with Botanicula. 1,894 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/801480/)
24. [HER TREES : PUZZLE DREAM](https://imho.run/games/3300800/her-trees-puzzle-dream) — Also Surreal and Nature, like Botanicula. 238 Steam reviews, 100% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3300800/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=207690&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=207690&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=207690&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=207690
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/207690
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Botanicula

Botanicula is a 2012 point-and-click adventure game developed by Amanita Design, available for $14.99 USD. The game centers on five small forest creatures navigating through a lush, hand-illustrated environment filled with interactive puzzles and environmental challenges. Players describe the experience as atmospheric and peaceful, with whimsical character designs and imaginative puzzle mechanics. The soundtrack has been highlighted by reviewers as relaxing and enchanting. Botanicula runs verified on Steam Deck and holds a 95% positive rating from over 2,000 Steam reviews. The solo adventure emphasizes short, chill sessions suitable for casual play and family-friendly audiences.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 207690
- **Developer:** Amanita Design
- **Publisher:** Amanita Design
- **Genres:** Indie, Adventure, Casual
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards, Family Sharing
- **Released:** May 7, 2012
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 82
- **Platforms:** windows, mac

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/207690/botanicula)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=207690&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/207690/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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