Big Walk vs planet of lana 2 children of the leaf
Both are 2026 adventure games, but one demands a talking partner while the other asks only for six quiet hours alone.
Updated 8d ago
The co-op puzzle-walk from the Untitled Goose Game devs earns its praise — the walkie-talkie coordination is the standout mechanic.
Surpasses Planet of Lana (2023) on every axis — Wishfully's hand-painted sequel deserves the 86% recommend if you have 6 hours and patience for slow puzzles.
By the numbers
Prices checked Sep 12; they move faster than we refresh, so confirm on the store page.
Recent-review figures are Steam's own last-30-days window, read Sep 12.
| Measure | Big Walk | planet of lana 2 children of the leaf |
|---|---|---|
| Value planet of lana 2 children of the leaf wins on value | ||
| Price now | $19.99 Steam | $13.99 −30% · Steam |
| All-time low | $14.99 | $11.50 |
| Cost / hour | — | $2.25/hr $13.99 · 6 h main story |
| Off its low | +33% low was Aug 2026 | +22% low was Aug 2026 |
| Main story | — | 6 h |
| Health Big Walk wins on player health | ||
| Steam reviews | 96% 38k reviews | 92% 1k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 98% 13k votes · vs 96% lifetime | 97% 39 votes · vs 92% lifetime · improving |
| Peak players | 46,224 Aug 2026 | 47 Aug 2026 · ↓ 18% MoM |
| Launch peak | — | 15% of Mar 2026 launch peak · as of Aug 2026 |
| All-time peak | — | 319 Mar 2026 |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 4 weeks ago | 5 months ago |
| Patch cadence | 4 in last 90 days | 0 in last 90 days |
| Steam Deck | Platinum | Platinum |
Shared scale — same months across the bottom, same player-count axis up the side, so the two lines are directly comparable. A shorter line means a younger game.
What players say
Patterns from long-haul reviewers, taken from each game's verdict. Not live sentiment — each side is dated below.
Big Walk
Puzzle-solving with friends via walkie-talkies is the recurring highlight, with each session feeling like a unique shared story.
The final two endgame puzzles frustrate some, and the quiet in-game chat pushes many to rely on third-party walkie-talkie apps.
from our August 2026 verdict
planet of lana 2 children of the leaf
The expanded underwater exploration and chase sequences are what fans of the first game keep replaying the sequel for.
The increased puzzle difficulty and the open-ended cliffhanger ending frustrate even dedicated players.
from our May 2026 verdict
Key differences
Which one is for you?
Pick Big Walk if
- You have a regular co-op buddy and enjoy vocal problem-solving
- Untitled Goose Game's mischief with friends was your favorite part
- You want active post-launch support and 95% positive Steam reviews
Pick planet of lana 2 children of the leaf if
- You loved Planet of Lana (2023) and want denser puzzles and a darker mid-game
- You play solo and want a couch-friendly story finished in a weekend
- You prefer hand-painted indies under 8 hours over open-ended co-op
Bottom line
Pick Big Walk if you can reliably schedule a co-op partner; pick Planet of Lana 2 if you want a solo six-hour story and don't mind paying over $2 per hour.