Comparison

Samorost 3 vs THE EDITOR

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Samorost 3

Embark on a cosmic journey as a curious space gnome exploring nine unique alien worlds. Solve puzzles and uncover mysteries using a magic flute. This award-winning adventure game features beautiful artwork, sound, and music.

Highlights
  • Exploration adventure game
  • Puzzle solving
  • Magic flute powers
  • Nine unique alien worlds
  • Beautiful artwork and music
  • Curious space gnome protagonist
Features
Currently charting
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Samorost 3 is an exploration adventure and puzzle game from the award-winning creators of Machinarium and Botanicula. It is Amanita Design’s most ambitious experience to date and a loose continuation of the hit indie games Samorost and Samorost 2. Samorost 3 follows a curious space gnome who uses the powers of a magic flute to travel across the cosmos in search of its mysterious origins. Visit nine unique and alien worlds teeming with colorful challenges, creatures and surprises to discover, brought to life with beautiful artwork, sound and music. We recommend playing with headphones for a greater experience! What the press said: “Possibly the most beautiful point-and-click adventure I've ever played.” - Destructoid “The best adventure game in years.” - Kill Screen “A worthy follow-up to Machinarium and Botanicula.” - Pocket Gamer “Arguably the greatest game to come out of Amanita Design.” - PC Gamer “Samorost 3's setting is immediately entrancing.” - GameSpot “All of the music is incredible.” - GameZebo “Samorost 3 is a game that feels alive.” - Stuff

About

THE EDITOR

Features
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"In 1996, a congressman was murdered... The prime suspect is a congressman's aide. As the suspicious article was published the story begins" Assume the role of Chief Editor at a newspaper company As the Chief Editor, you are responsible for writing the daily front-page article. Decide your approach and choose a headline. Edit photos to match the title. Your edits will change the course of the outcome How you decide to edit the articles will determine the fate of those held accountable for the murder of the assemblyman. Become the greatest newspaper Your newspaper's credibility, number of sales, and autonomy are all on the line when you publish an article.

Screenshots

Samorost 34 screens
THE EDITOR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: THE EDITOR at every 3 weeks against Samorost 3's every 7 months. THE EDITOR also leads on price ($3.99 vs $9.99). Samorost 3's advantage is chart position (#103 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Samorost 3 costs $9.99 and THE EDITOR $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Samorost 3 ships an update every 7 months, THE EDITOR every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Samorost 3 versus THE EDITOR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSamorost 3THE EDITOR
Price$9.99$3.99 — better
Rating4.5 (568 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews74.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings568 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#103 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.2 GB561 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperAmanita Design s.r.o.DECATREE GAMES

Bugs and requests

Samorost 3

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game crashes on certain devices
  • Compatibility issues with older iOS versions

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to restart the game from the beginning
  • More detailed instructions and tutorials
  • Support for larger screens like iPad Pro

THE EDITOR

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Samorost 3

No in-app purchases

None

THE EDITOR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Samorost 3 free?
Samorost 3 costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is THE EDITOR free?
THE EDITOR costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Samorost 3 or THE EDITOR have ads?
Neither Samorost 3 nor THE EDITOR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Samorost 3 or THE EDITOR?
Samorost 3 ships an update every 7 months, and THE EDITOR every 3 weeks. Most recently, Samorost 3 was updated on October 26, 2026 and THE EDITOR on October 25, 2026.

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