5 Games like Hidden Through Time 2: Discovery on Nintendo Switch that you should try

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 35 games similar to Hidden Through Time 2: Discovery down to the 5 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Potion Craft, Mini Metro and Everything top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Hidden Through Time 2: Discovery.

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The best games like Hidden Through Time 2: Discovery on Nintendo Switch

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Hidden Through Time 2: Discovery. Each one has been evaluated across 14 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Potion CraftClosest on game mode

iRank85

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloRelaxingCozyCasualNarrativeSandbox WorldFantasy2D

Steam👍 93%· 43KIGDB70· 1OC83· 11

Year 2022Dev niceplay games · tinyBuildOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Hidden Through Time 2: Discovery, expect sandbox freedom, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, deep RPG systems and setting medieval, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from Hidden Through Time 2: Discovery: progression and setting.

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Steam GOG Epic

#2Mini MetroClosest overall match

iRank93

GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

SoloCasualRelaxingSandbox WorldIsometric2D

Steam👍 96%· 16KIGDB100· 1OC80· 13

Year 2015Dev Dinosaur Polo Club · PlaydigiousOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are life sandbox games — sharing sandbox freedom, puzzle design and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, punishing difficulty and resource management, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Hidden Through Time 2: Discovery: progression.

It predates Hidden Through Time 2: Discovery by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3EverythingClosest on setting

iRank78

GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

SoloCasualRelaxingNarrativeSandbox WorldFantasy

Steam👍 83%· 3.8KIGDB72· 9OC73· 50

Year 2017Dev David OReillyOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of life sandbox games: sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, deep RPG systems and open world exploration, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Hidden Through Time 2: Discovery: progression and visuals.

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Steam GOG Epic

#4PC Building Simulator

iRank81

GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

SoloNarrativeCozyRelaxingCasualSandbox World

Steam👍 94%· 53KIGDB65· 2OC70· 12

Year 2019Dev The Irregular CorporationOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are life sandbox games — sharing sandbox freedom, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, open world exploration and setting modern, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Hidden Through Time 2: Discovery: setting and progression.

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GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

SoloCasualCozyNarrativeSandbox World2D

Steam👍 94%· 6.5KIGDB87· 4

Year 2008Dev 2D BoyOn Linux · PC · Android

✓ Both are life sandbox games — sharing sandbox freedom, puzzle design and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation and co op, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Hidden Through Time 2: Discovery: game mode.

It predates Hidden Through Time 2: Discovery by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Epic

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