Choose Hidden Mars
Choose Hidden Mars if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Hidden Mars launched in 2023.
Hidden Mars vs 101 Cats
Hidden Mars and 101 Cats both land in 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 are Casual games on Steam. Hidden Mars (2023) is 1 year older than 101 Cats (2024). 101 Cats scores higher on Steam reviews (88.2% positive) than Hidden Mars (72.7% positive). 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 101 Cats
Choose 101 Cats if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. 101 Cats launched in 2024.
Both Hidden Mars and 101 Cats sit in Casual 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
 Hidden Mars |  101 Cats | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 72.7% positive (22 reviews) | 88.2% positive (102 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Animalle Studio | NaipSoft |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Hidden Mars (2023) is 1 year older than 101 Cats (2024).
- 101 Cats scores higher on Steam reviews (88.2% positive) than Hidden Mars (72.7% positive).
- 101 Cats is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Hidden Mars (0.99 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
- 101 Cats is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Hidden Mars has no Deck rating yet.
Hidden Mars vs 101 Cats — FAQ
- Should I play Hidden Mars or 101 Cats first?
- If you want chronology, Hidden Mars (2023) came out before 101 Cats (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 Mars and 101 Cats similar?
- They overlap on 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.