Choose John Christian 2
Choose John Christian 2 if you want an Indie and RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. John Christian 2 launched in 2022.
John Christian 2 vs Hidden Heir
John Christian 2 and Hidden Heir both land in Action, Strategy, Adventure 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 Action, Strategy, Adventure on Steam. John Christian 2 (2022) is 3 years older than Hidden Heir (2025). John Christian 2 is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Hidden Heir (2.99 USD vs. 5.99 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 Heir
Choose Hidden Heir if you want the Stereo Sound, Playable without Timed Input, and Save Anytime side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Hidden Heir launched in 2025.
Both John Christian 2 and Hidden Heir sit in Action, Strategy, and Adventure 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
 John Christian 2 |  Hidden Heir | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual | Action, Strategy, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.8% positive (11 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Carlos Martins | AYS CODE YAZILIM |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Adventure on Steam.
- John Christian 2 (2022) is 3 years older than Hidden Heir (2025).
- John Christian 2 is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Hidden Heir (2.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
John Christian 2 vs Hidden Heir — FAQ
- Should I play John Christian 2 or Hidden Heir first?
- If you want chronology, John Christian 2 (2022) came out before Hidden Heir (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 John Christian 2 and Hidden Heir similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, Adventure 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.