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.
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.