Humor-filled indie adventure game created by the makers of Machinarium.
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Very Positive (35 reviews) - 94% of the 35 user reviews in the last 30 days are positive.
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Overwhelmingly Positive (2,250 reviews) - 97% of the 2,250 user reviews for this game are positive.
Release Date: 7 May, 2012

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16 April

New Game From Amanita Design

Check out Samorost 3 - the latest game from the makers of Machinarium and Botanicula: http://store.steampowered.com/app/421120

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Reviews

“An amazing and heartwarming adventure.”
9.0/10 – IGN
“Botanicula is to peer through a microscope at hidden world and feel like you've made the greatest of discoveries: one of a place that's so overflowing with imagination and so full of wonder that only a person with a heart of stone would fail to be taken in by its charms.”
8.5/10 – Gamespot
“A creation of obvious love and care, Botanicula is a must-play for those seeking a truly imaginative and entertaining adventure game.”
– Adventure Gamers
“Botanicula far surpassed my expectations, and qualifies as one of the best emotionally-driven point-and-click adventures ever.”
– OneClickMac

About This Game

Botanicula is a humor-filled adventure game created by the makers of award-winning Machinarium, studio Amanita Design and Czech band DVA.
Five friends, little tree creatures, set out on a journey to save the last seed from their home tree which is infested by evil parasites.

Key Features:


  • Relaxed game perfect for hardcore gamers, their partners, families and seniors.
  • More than 150 detailed locations to explore.
  • Hundreds of funny animations.
  • Incredible amount of hidden bonuses.
  • Fantastic music and sound effects by fantastic band DVA
  • Not one but five main characters with various skills and personalities.
  • No text or lengthy dialogs to bore you.
  • Bonuses for vigilant players at the end of the game.

System Requirements

Windows
Mac OS X
    • OS:Microsoft® Windows® XP/Vista/7
    • Processor:1.6 Ghz Processor
    • Memory:1 GB RAM
    • DirectX®:5.0
    • Hard Drive:700 MB HD space
    • OS:Snow Leopard or later.
    • Processor:Intel Mac
    • Memory:1 GB RAM
    • Hard Drive:700 MB HD space
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Very Positive (35 reviews)
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Overwhelmingly Positive (2,250 reviews)
Recently Posted
41nd
( 0.7 hrs on record )
Posted: 15 August
Nice game but.. no 1280x720 support..? Also puzzles are pretty annoying..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63V3tFRoUY0
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Pixie™
( 0.2 hrs on record )
Posted: 14 August
This game is an amalgamation of one of those old point+click children's education games, the worst night terror I've ever had, and a trip on some particularly strong acid.
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Dr Giraffe
( 7.1 hrs on record )
Posted: 10 August
This game is a reason why I have a WEED category in my Steam library.
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Adonik
( 3.5 hrs on record )
Posted: 8 August
If this game doesn't make you smile, you have no heart.

Amanita Design does it again with this simple yet soulful point and click adventure. I did find the majority of the puzzles to be a bit easier than Machinarium, for instance. Still, I think it is set correctly to keep the pace of the game, and because of this I found it hard to put down. The world is very cute but often surreal...I suppose it should be expected from a company named after a psychedelic mushroom.

The game is short (3 hours for me) but so worth the price tag.

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Janos Biro
( 2.3 hrs on record )
Posted: 1 August
Fun wordless point and click game that you don't need to hide from small children.

Botanicula feels like playing outside. It's an epic adventure where some really small friends try to save a tree from evil dark spider-lings. It's the old tale of life versus death, but it's deadly cute. Touched my heart. It can even be educational: it can teach the value of using drugs to enhance your creativity. ;)

It's fun, beautiful, well thought, challenging, and with a great soundtrack. A great visual, musical and cognitive experience.

+ No need to read.
+ Easier than Machinarium.
+ No violence.
+ Beautiful graphics.
+ Cute but not dumb.
+ Short enough.

- Makes you want to play outside.
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beaker
( 5.7 hrs on record )
Posted: 30 July
A quirky little adventure game, with a beautiful art style, that you can 100% within a few hours.
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ObiWannnabe (GWJ philucifer)
( 5.7 hrs on record )
Posted: 30 July
A point-and-click adventure game made by people on acid for people on acid.
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Juan Savvy
( 0.5 hrs on record )
Posted: 27 July
A quirky, amusing, charming, game that also looks great. It has around 5 hours worth of gameplay to finish the game. Highly recommended.
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Joeon
( 3.8 hrs on record )
Posted: 26 July
Great.
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Lanaling7 # Team Heavy
( 4.4 hrs on record )
Posted: 26 July
I was looking forward to playing another Amanita game and this one did not dissapoint! It made me smile and was exactly the kind of whimsical story I love! It reminded me a little of Shaun Tans books (which is a good thing) and it was definately worth the money. It was pretty relaxing which I liked, and thouroughly funny and enjoyable. The only thing i wish was different was that there was a way to get the soundtrack! please get and enjoy this game!!!
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Most Helpful Reviews  In the past 30 days
5 of 5 people (100%) found this review helpful
2 people found this review funny
Recommended
0.8 hrs on record
Posted: 17 July
Very cute. Extremely cute. Probably the cutest games I've played. Cute.
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3 of 3 people (100%) found this review helpful
1 person found this review funny
Recommended
1.0 hrs on record
Posted: 21 July
I never write reviews for games. But I had to for this. It's stunningly beautiful and the most delicate way, it's hilarious, and it's full of constant surprises. I sit giggling and squealing with delight every few minutes, driving my son crazy XD. The creative genius that has invented the little creatures is without comparison; he/she/they are geniuses indeed! I'm never bored, I'm never stressed by puzzles because there is so much else to enjoy. I'm taking my time just to savour the beauty and cute fun. Don't want to end; I don't mind if I never complete it!
Now I can't wait to do Machinarium and Samorost by the same devs; more fun and beauty and creative genius is waiting for me beyond Botanicula. I'm so relieved I bought the bundle!
Thank you, geniuses, for making my evenings such fun! Highly recommend this to anyone!
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2 of 2 people (100%) found this review helpful
1 person found this review funny
Recommended
4.1 hrs on record
Pre-Release Review
Posted: 17 July
I can't decide if Botanicula or Machinarium is my favorite game by Animita design. Its a dillema that I'm glad to have.
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2 of 2 people (100%) found this review helpful
Recommended
5.1 hrs on record
Posted: 25 July
Product received for free
Usually I'm not fanatic or hyped but this wonderful experience by the name of Botanicula deserves all the praise in the world.
When this point & click is launched, all is all right with the world. Immense flow of positive energy and goodwill for adults and children of all ages alike.

Will update this reception as time goes on.
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2 of 2 people (100%) found this review helpful
1 of 1 people (100%) found this review helpful
Recommended
5.6 hrs on record
Posted: 19 July
Probably, Botanicula - one of the cutest games that I had seen. This is one of those games whose charm lies in its simplicity and even a certain naivety, combined with excellent art-style.

Storyline is fully revealed in the first minute of the game. Our brave heroes must save last tree seed from voracious spider-like parasites and... that is it. Well, on the way from the top of tree to its roots, heroes will visit quite strange, unexpected and unpredictable places. Here I must say that sometimes Botanicula seemed for me, well... too eclectic. The first part of the game has a beautiful and clearly defined style, but in the middle of the game appeared... inappropriate elements; for my taste, they just do not fit in original style.

Last part of the game is excellent, it offers an impressive contrast with the beginning. Live intertwining branches, filled with sunlight and scurrying creatures, are replaced by dark and eerie domain of parasites. The tree is dying. I was deeply impressed by last scene... and inspired by hope. The idea is simple and clear: despite everything, do not despair.

As for the gameplay. It is very simple, puzzles are not difficult but well designed and interesting enough. There is almost no inventory management and, in my opinion, it is good, because I do not think that collecting weird stuff and guessing how all this junk should be used, is a necessary element of good game. There are some arcade mini-games, they are well designed and fits perfectly in the mood of the game.

World of Botanicula is inhabited by a variety of strange creatures and I humbly advise you to not hurry. Explore the game, click everywhere and see what happens then. In many cases, your curiosity will be rewarded with short funny scene. Botanicula is filled with humor, this game is truly created with love.

I really liked the soundtrack, this strange and charming melodies, filled with buzzing and other strange sounds, it creates a very special atmosphere. Great job!

Well. I sincerely recommend Botanicula. Odd, touching, optimistic... that is it. Not a masterpiece, maybe, but close enough.
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1 of 1 people (100%) found this review helpful
Recommended
5.7 hrs on record
Posted: 30 July
A quirky little adventure game, with a beautiful art style, that you can 100% within a few hours.
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1 of 1 people (100%) found this review helpful
Recommended
0.5 hrs on record
Posted: 27 July
A quirky, amusing, charming, game that also looks great. It has around 5 hours worth of gameplay to finish the game. Highly recommended.
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1 of 1 people (100%) found this review helpful
Recommended
3.5 hrs on record
Posted: 8 August
If this game doesn't make you smile, you have no heart.

Amanita Design does it again with this simple yet soulful point and click adventure. I did find the majority of the puzzles to be a bit easier than Machinarium, for instance. Still, I think it is set correctly to keep the pace of the game, and because of this I found it hard to put down. The world is very cute but often surreal...I suppose it should be expected from a company named after a psychedelic mushroom.

The game is short (3 hours for me) but so worth the price tag.

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1 of 1 people (100%) found this review helpful
Recommended
4.6 hrs on record
Posted: 24 July
Fairly simple point and click adventure game.
There's no dialogue whatsoever.
A cute little tale of good vs evil about planting a tree and silly, zany creatures.
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