Choose Hidden Through Time
Choose Hidden Through Time if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Hidden Through Time launched in 2020.
Hidden Through Time vs Missing Critters
Hidden Through Time and Missing Critters 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 Through Time (2020) is 3 years older than Missing Critters (2023). Hidden Through Time scores higher on Steam reviews (92.1% positive) than Missing Critters (80% 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 Missing Critters
Choose Missing Critters if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Missing Critters launched in 2023.
Both Hidden Through Time and Missing Critters 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 Through Time |  Missing Critters | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Genres | Casual | Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.1% positive (949 reviews) | 80% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Rogueside | Lo-Find Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Hidden Through Time (2020) is 3 years older than Missing Critters (2023).
- Hidden Through Time scores higher on Steam reviews (92.1% positive) than Missing Critters (80% positive).
- Missing Critters is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Hidden Through Time (1.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Hidden Through Time is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Missing Critters has no Deck rating yet.
Hidden Through Time vs Missing Critters — FAQ
- Should I play Hidden Through Time or Missing Critters first?
- If you want chronology, Hidden Through Time (2020) came out before Missing Critters (2023). 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 Through Time and Missing Critters 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.
- Does Hidden Through Time run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Hidden Through Time is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Missing Critters doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.