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Hidden Boxes vs BedTimeStory

Hidden Boxes and BedTimeStory 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 Boxes (2024) is 1 year older than BedTimeStory (2025). BedTimeStory is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Hidden Boxes (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 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 Boxes

Choose Hidden Boxes if you want an Action game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP. Hidden Boxes launched in 2024.

Choose BedTimeStory

Choose BedTimeStory if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. BedTimeStory launched in 2025.

Both Hidden Boxes and BedTimeStory sit in Indie and 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 Boxes vs BedTimeStory — Steam metadata comparison
Hidden Boxes — Steam game coverHidden BoxesBedTimeStory — Steam game coverBedTimeStory
Released20242025
GenresAction, Indie, CasualIndie, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price2.99 USD1.99 USD
Steam reviews3 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-playerSingle-player only
DevelopersStackedboxeeKim, Hyeonjik Son, JoJJoong, Sena Min, Nina, Gun Kang, Woosung Kim, ciel45, Seohyun Yoon

Side by side

Hidden Boxes vs BedTimeStory — FAQ

Should I play Hidden Boxes or BedTimeStory first?
If you want chronology, Hidden Boxes (2024) came out before BedTimeStory (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 Hidden Boxes and BedTimeStory 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 BedTimeStory have multiplayer like Hidden Boxes?
No. Hidden Boxes supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while BedTimeStory is listed as single-player only.
Hidden Boxes vs BedTimeStory — Verdict (2026) · imho.run