Big Walk vs planet of lana 2 children of the leaf

Co-op walking with a friend versus a solo hand-painted six-hour cinematic — choose what fits your weekend.

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Big Walk 8.9/10 Strong

The co-op puzzle-walk from the Untitled Goose Game devs earns its praise — the walkie-talkie coordination is the standout mechanic.

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planet of lana 2 children of the leaf 8.2/10 Strong

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 Aug 15; they move faster than we refresh, so confirm on the store page.

Recent-review figures are Steam's own last-30-days window, read Aug 15.

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 $14.99 −25% · Humble Store
All-time low $14.99 $11.50
Cost / hour $2.41/hr $14.99 · 6 h main story
Off its low +33% low was Aug 2026 +30% low was Aug 2026
Main story 6 h
Health Big Walk wins on player health
Steam reviews 94% 22k reviews 92% 986 reviews
Recent reviews 94% 20k votes · vs 94% lifetime 87% 63 votes · vs 92% lifetime
Peak players Not yet charted 57 Jul 2026 · ↓ 2% MoM
Launch peak 18% of Mar 2026 launch peak · as of Jul 2026
All-time peak 319 Mar 2026
Support
Last patch today 4 months ago
Patch cadence 3 in last 90 days 0 in last 90 days
Steam Deck Platinum Platinum
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Mar 2026 – Jul 2026

What players say

Patterns from long-haul reviewers, taken from each game's verdict. Not live sentiment — each side is dated below.

Big Walk

Love

Puzzle-solving with friends via walkie-talkies is the recurring highlight, with each session feeling like a unique shared story.

Struggle with

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

Love

The expanded underwater exploration and chase sequences are what fans of the first game keep replaying the sequel for.

Struggle with

The increased puzzle difficulty and the open-ended cliffhanger ending frustrate even dedicated players.

from our May 2026 verdict

Key differences

Co-op vs solo
Big Walk's walkie-talkie coordination defines the co-op puzzle-walk experience.
Planet of Lana 2 is a single-player puzzle-platformer with no multiplayer.
Story length
Big Walk offers a relaxed exploration pace without a fixed playtime.
Planet of Lana 2's 6-hour story fits easily into a weekend session.
Puzzle design
Big Walk's puzzles are light and focus on vocal collaboration.
Planet of Lana 2 features denser puzzles and a darker mid-game.

Which one is for you?

Pick Big Walk if

  • You have a regular co-op buddy who loves vocal problem-solving
  • You loved Untitled Goose Game's mischief with friends
  • You prefer relaxed exploration with no combat

Pick planet of lana 2 children of the leaf if

  • You played Planet of Lana (2023) and want more puzzle depth
  • You enjoy short, hand-painted indies like Inside or Limbo
  • You want a single-player game you can finish in a weekend

Bottom line

Pick Big Walk if you have a co-op partner ready for walkie-talkie teamwork; otherwise pick Planet of Lana 2, whose 6-hour story and 92% positive reviews give a denser solo experience.

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