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 Alchemists
Hidden Deep and Alchemists 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. Hidden Deep (2022) is 3 years older than Alchemists (2025). Alchemists is currently ~76% cheaper on Steam than Hidden Deep (5.99 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 Alchemists
Choose Alchemists if it's currently about 76% cheaper on the Steam Store. Alchemists launched in 2025.
Both Hidden Deep and Alchemists 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 |  Alchemists | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77% positive (1,825 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Cogwheel Software | WASD Game Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Hidden Deep (2022) is 3 years older than Alchemists (2025).
- Alchemists is currently ~76% cheaper on Steam than Hidden Deep (5.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Hidden Deep is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Alchemists has no Deck rating yet.
Hidden Deep vs Alchemists — FAQ
- Should I play Hidden Deep or Alchemists first?
- If you want chronology, Hidden Deep (2022) came out before Alchemists (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 Deep and Alchemists 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 Alchemists 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; Alchemists ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Hidden Deep run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Hidden Deep is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Alchemists doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.