Botanicula vs Canvas of Thoughts
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Botanicula wins 13 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Botanicula is R$4.72 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Botanicula | Canvas of Thoughts |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 70 | 60 |
| Quality | 90 | 57 |
| Value | 81 | 93 |
| Popularity | 30 | 18 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 7.75 | R$ 12.47 |
| Steam Review Score | 95.3% positive | 91.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 9 | 0 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Botanicula | Canvas of Thoughts |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 7, 2012 | July 24, 2026 |
| Developers | Amanita Design | Bandaloop Games GmbH |
| Publishers | Amanita Design | Bandaloop Games GmbH |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10/11 |
| Processor (minimum) | — | 2.5 GHz (Single Core) or 2 GHz (Dual Core) |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | OpenGL 2.0 compatible with 512 MB RAM |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 8 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Botanicula or Canvas of Thoughts?
Botanicula won the comparison against Canvas of Thoughts based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Botanicula worth buying over Canvas of Thoughts?
Based on the metrics, Botanicula won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Canvas of Thoughts currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 06:12 PM UTC