Choose Hidden Words
Choose Hidden Words if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Hidden Words launched in 2021.
Hidden Words vs Train of Thoughts
Hidden Words and Train of Thoughts both land in Indie, Casual 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 Indie, Casual on Steam. Hidden Words (2021) is 3 years older than Train of Thoughts (2024). Train of Thoughts is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Hidden Words (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Train of Thoughts
Choose Train of Thoughts if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Train of Thoughts launched in 2024.
Both Hidden Words and Train of Thoughts sit in Indie and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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
 Hidden Words |  Train of Thoughts | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 8 reviews | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Alcedo Games | Sivue |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Hidden Words (2021) is 3 years older than Train of Thoughts (2024).
- Train of Thoughts is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Hidden Words (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Hidden Words is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Train of Thoughts has no Deck rating yet.
Hidden Words vs Train of Thoughts — FAQ
- Should I play Hidden Words or Train of Thoughts first?
- If you want chronology, Hidden Words (2021) came out before Train of Thoughts (2024). 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 Hidden Words and Train of Thoughts similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual 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.
- Does Hidden Words run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Hidden Words is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Train of Thoughts doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.