Hidden Folks similar games & best alternatives

Hidden Folks

Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS • 2017

Should you play it?

Search for hidden folks in hand-drawn, interactive, miniature landscapes. Unfurl tent flaps, cut through bushes, slam doors, and poke some crocodiles! Rooooaaaarrrr!!!!!

What works
  • Unique hand-drawn art style
  • Creative and humorous mouth-made sound effects
  • Large, detailed interactive maps
  • Relaxing and nostalgic gameplay
  • Logical puzzle elements
Things to keep in mind
  • Can cause eye strain due to black and white visuals
  • Some maps are very large and overwhelming
  • Limited replayability after completion
  • Some clues can be vague or frustrating
  • Short overall game length

What to play next

Similar games, hidden gems, and fresh directions from this game.

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • CHUCHEL

  • A Building Full of Cats 2

  • 1 Moment Of Time: Silentville

  • Mushroom Cats 2

  • A Building Full of Cats

  • Frankenstein: Master of Death

  • Haven Moon

  • A Tower Full of Cats

  • Tiny Lands
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Mushroom Cats 2

  • Fairy Tale Mysteries 2: The Beanstalk

  • Lowglow
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Similarity map

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Similarity map

Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

  • Purple star: this page’s game — everything on the map is relative to it.
  • Coloured chips: click to highlight games that mainly differ on that motivation; click again to reset.
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Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers (hidden on purpose).

Hidden Folks: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Fellowship. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Thrill.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

  • Autonomy

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    4

    "Players freely explore large hand-drawn scenes and choose where to search for hidden objects without forced paths or routines."

    Capsule for FIND ALL 3: Travel FIND ALL 3: Travel

    "Players freely explore large interactive maps and decide how to interact with objects to find hidden items."

  • Competence

    Game with the same Competence vibe

    3

    "The game includes puzzles that require attention and logical thinking, providing a moderate challenge and feedback through progression."

    Capsule for Absent Absent

    "The game offers a mix of simple searching and puzzle-like interactions requiring attention and logic."

  • Competition

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    -4

    "Focus is on personal pace and exploration without competitive elements or leaderboards."

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    "Focus is on personal pace and exploration without competitive elements or leaderboards."

  • Continuation

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    "Players often return for multiple sessions and enjoy replaying maps, though some note limited long-term variety."

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    "Players often engage in multiple sessions, exploring and re-exploring maps, but some find it tiring over long periods."

  • Cooperation

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    "Some players mention cooperative play with friends, but mostly an individual experience."

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    "Some players mention playing with family or friends, sharing the experience, but no formal cooperative gameplay."

  • Creativity

    Game with the same Creativity vibe

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    "Highly creative handmade scenery and unique art style; players engage in creative puzzle solving within crafted environments."

    Capsule for Truberbrook / Trüberbrook Truberbrook / Trüberbrook

    "Players interact creatively with the environment to reveal hidden objects; hand-drawn art and unique sound design enhance creativity."

  • Domination

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    "No elements of domination or superiority; interactions are friendly and cooperative."

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    "No elements of domination or superiority; interactions are equal and playful."

  • Escapism

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    "Strong nostalgic appeal and immersive platforming experience provide escapism and stress relief."

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    "Many reviews highlight the relaxing, stress-free, and nostalgic experience as a form of escapism."

  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily for fun and relaxation, not out of obligation or pressure."

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  • Experimenting

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    "Trial and error and clicking on many objects to discover effects is a core gameplay element."

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    "Players experiment with clicking and interacting with many objects to discover hidden items and effects."

  • Exploration

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    "Strong emphasis on discovering secrets, backtracking, and exploring a large interconnected map."

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    "Large, detailed maps encourage thorough exploration and discovery of secrets and interactions."

  • Expression

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    "Limited customization; character and environment art are fixed with no player modification."

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    "Limited customization; players do not modify characters or environments but enjoy the fixed artistic style."

  • Fantasy

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    "The game features stylized, whimsical art but no strong fantasy or roleplaying elements."

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    "While whimsical and imaginative, the game is grounded in a stylized but plausible world without strong fantasy elements."

  • Fellowship

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    "Some social play with family or children, but mostly a solo experience."

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    "Some social play with family or friends mentioned, but primarily a solo experience."

  • Growth

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    "Players develop puzzle-solving skills and observational abilities through gameplay."

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  • Health

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    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

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  • Idle

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    "Requires focused attention to find objects; not suitable for passive or background play."

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  • Intimacy

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    "Minimal social interaction; connections are surface-level or absent."

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  • Leadership

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  • Progression

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    "Players progress through maps by completing object sets and puzzles, unlocking new areas and scenes."

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    "Players progress by unlocking new maps and collecting hidden objects and achievements."

  • Relaxation

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    "Frequently described as soothing, calming, and meditative with a relaxing pace and atmosphere."

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  • Sensation

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    "Unique hand-made sound effects and cartoon visuals provide entertaining sensory stimulation."

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  • Status

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    "No social status or recognition systems; focus is on personal enjoyment."

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  • Story

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    "Minimal and ambiguous narrative delivered through environmental storytelling and atmosphere."

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  • Strategy

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    "Puzzles require problem solving and logical thinking."

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  • Thrill

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    "Gameplay is calm and predictable without suspense or risk."

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  • Value

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    "Players generally feel the game offers good value for price, especially with free updates."

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    "Players feel the game offers good value for its price and content, especially with free updates."

  • Violence

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    "No violence; gameplay is constructive and cooperative."

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  • Survival

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    "No survival or threat elements; stable, safe game environment."

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