Choose Nomads of the Fallen Star
Choose Nomads of the Fallen Star if you want a Simulation experience. Nomads of the Fallen Star launched in 2019.
Nomads of the Fallen Star vs Hidden Pass
Nomads of the Fallen Star and Hidden Pass both land in Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam. Nomads of the Fallen Star (2019) is 6 years older than Hidden Pass (2025). Hidden Pass is currently ~23% cheaper on Steam than Nomads of the Fallen Star (9.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Hidden Pass
Choose Hidden Pass if you want the Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 23% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hidden Pass launched in 2025.
Both Nomads of the Fallen Star and Hidden Pass sit in Strategy, Indie, and RPG on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Nomads of the Fallen Star |  Hidden Pass | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, RPG | Strategy, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 70.6% positive (34 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Huy Phan | GG Interactive, GG Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Nomads of the Fallen Star (2019) is 6 years older than Hidden Pass (2025).
- Hidden Pass is currently ~23% cheaper on Steam than Nomads of the Fallen Star (9.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Nomads of the Fallen Star vs Hidden Pass — FAQ
- Should I play Nomads of the Fallen Star or Hidden Pass first?
- If you want chronology, Nomads of the Fallen Star (2019) came out before Hidden Pass (2025). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Nomads of the Fallen Star and Hidden Pass similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.