Choose Depth of Extinction
Choose Depth of Extinction if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Depth of Extinction launched in 2018.
Depth of Extinction vs Hidden Pass
Depth of Extinction and Hidden Pass both land in Strategy, Indie, RPG 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 Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam. Depth of Extinction (2018) is 7 years older than Hidden Pass (2025). Hidden Pass is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Depth of Extinction (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 Pass
Choose Hidden Pass if you want the Stereo Sound and Narrated Game Menus side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hidden Pass launched in 2025.
Both Depth of Extinction and Hidden Pass sit in Strategy, Indie, and RPG on Steam and both list Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls, 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
 Depth of Extinction |  Hidden Pass | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, RPG | Strategy, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 73.8% positive (141 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | HOF Studios | GG Interactive, GG Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Depth of Extinction (2018) is 7 years older than Hidden Pass (2025).
- Hidden Pass is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Depth of Extinction (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Hidden Pass is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Depth of Extinction has no Deck rating yet.
Depth of Extinction vs Hidden Pass — FAQ
- Should I play Depth of Extinction or Hidden Pass first?
- If you want chronology, Depth of Extinction (2018) came out before Hidden Pass (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 Depth of Extinction and Hidden Pass similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, RPG 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.