Choose Hidden Deep
Choose Hidden Deep if you want the Shared/Split Screen and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. 1,825 Steam reviews back the pick.
Hidden Deep vs Desdemona
Hidden Deep and Desdemona both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Desdemona (2021) is 1 year older than Hidden Deep (2022). Desdemona is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Hidden Deep (9.99 USD vs. 24.99 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 Desdemona
Choose Desdemona if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Desdemona launched in 2021.
Both Hidden Deep and Desdemona sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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 Deep |  Desdemona | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77% positive (1,825 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Cogwheel Software | Batuhan Guner |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Desdemona (2021) is 1 year older than Hidden Deep (2022).
- Desdemona is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Hidden Deep (9.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Hidden Deep is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Desdemona has no Deck rating yet.
Hidden Deep vs Desdemona — FAQ
- Should I play Hidden Deep or Desdemona first?
- If you want chronology, Desdemona (2021) came out before Hidden Deep (2022). 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 Deep and Desdemona similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.
- Do both Hidden Deep and Desdemona have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Hidden Deep ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Desdemona ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Hidden Deep run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Hidden Deep is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Desdemona doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.