Choose Hidden Pass
Choose Hidden Pass if you want an Indie and RPG game with Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Narrated Game Menus. Hidden Pass launched in 2025.
Hidden Pass vs Ex Sanguis
Hidden Pass and Ex Sanguis both land in Strategy 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 Strategy games on Steam. Hidden Pass (2025) is 1 year older than Ex Sanguis (2026). Hidden Pass is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Ex Sanguis has no Deck rating yet. 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 Ex Sanguis
Choose Ex Sanguis if you want an Early Access game with Surround Sound. Ex Sanguis launched in 2026.
Both Hidden Pass and Ex Sanguis sit in Strategy on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input, 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 Pass |  Ex Sanguis | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, RPG | Strategy, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 9 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | GG Interactive, GG Studio | Lightbulb Crew |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Hidden Pass (2025) is 1 year older than Ex Sanguis (2026).
- Hidden Pass is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Ex Sanguis has no Deck rating yet.
Hidden Pass vs Ex Sanguis — FAQ
- Should I play Hidden Pass or Ex Sanguis first?
- If you want chronology, Hidden Pass (2025) came out before Ex Sanguis (2026). 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 Pass and Ex Sanguis similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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 Pass run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Hidden Pass is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Ex Sanguis doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.