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We filtered the 35 games similar to Hidden Through Time 2: Discovery down to the 20 that fit the “Narrative” category. Plantera, Sticky Business and SuchArt: Creative Space top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Hidden Through Time 2: Discovery.

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CasualNarrativeSolo
Year 2024Dev Rogueside

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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to Hidden Through Time 2: Discovery is Plantera — scoring 88/100 on our similarity scale. Sticky Business and SuchArt: Creative Space follow close behind.

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The best narrative games like Hidden Through Time 2: Discovery

20 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

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.

#1Plantera
Plantera
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloCasualCozyNarrativeRelaxingSandbox World2D
Steam👍 89%· 5.9KRAWG👍 30%· 53IGDB39· 3
Year 2016Dev Ratalaika GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Same family of life sandbox games: sandbox freedom, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation and deep RPG systems, while skipping fantasy world

In Plantera you build your own garden and watch it grow with new plants, bushes, trees and animals. As you play and expand your garden you will attract helpers, round blue creatures that will help you pick up things and harvest your plants.

It predates Hidden Through Time 2: Discovery by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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Sticky Business
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloCasualRelaxingCozyNarrativeSandbox World2D
Steam👍 94%· 7.4KOC78· 14
Year 2023Dev Spellgarden Games · Assemble EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are life sandbox games — sharing sandbox freedom, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, open world exploration and resource management, while skipping fantasy world

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

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SuchArt: Creative Space
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloCasualCozyRelaxingNarrativeSandbox World
Steam👍 98%· 7.1KRAWG👍 62%· 26
Year 2022Dev hypetrain · HypeTrain DigitalPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are life sandbox games — sharing sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, open world exploration and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping puzzle design

ADD FULL GAME TO YOUR WISHLISThttps://store.steampowered.com/app/1293180 About the GameWhat would you do if you were provided with your very own art studio? SuchArt: Creative Space gives you an opportunity to find that out!

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

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PC Building Simulator
SandboxLife 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.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100World69Setting0Progression0
Among Ripples
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloCasualRelaxingNarrativeCozySandbox World2D
Steam👍 68%· 1.4KRAWG👍 9%· 33
Year 2015Dev Eat Create SleepPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the life sandbox games cluster, with sandbox freedom, vibe casual and vibe relaxing

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, procedural generation and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping puzzle design

In Among Ripples you are presented to a soothing and meditative experience where you can experiment at your leisure. As the caretaker of a small pond you decide which creatures should be introduced into the ecosystem, and what species will thrive.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Hidden Through Time 2: Discovery.

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

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Tiny Glade
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloCasualRelaxingCozyNarrativeSandbox World
Steam👍 97%· 24KRAWG👍 70%· 27OC73· 12
Year 2024Dev Pounce LightPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Linux

✓ Fits the life sandbox games cluster, with sandbox freedom, vibe casual and vibe relaxing

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, procedural generation and setting medieval, while skipping puzzle design

Tiny Glade is a small diorama builder where you doodle whimsical castles, cozy cottages & romantic ruins. Explore gridless building chemistry as the game adorns your glades with procedural detail. No management, combat or goals: just kick back and turn forgotten meadows into lovable dioramas.

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

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PowerWash Simulator
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloCasualRelaxingNarrativeCozySandbox World
Steam👍 96%· 58KRAWG👍 80%· 156IGDB77· 4OC77· 54
Year 2022Dev FuturLabPlaytime ~11hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, open world exploration and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping puzzle design

POWERWASH SIMULATORHunt down dirt wherever it’s hiding, respond to calls from across the world, build your own power-washing business and unlock new tools, upgrades and more – all with the soothing satisfaction of power-washing to a sparkling finish!

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

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#8WEBFISHING
WEBFISHING
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloCasualCozyNarrativeRelaxingSandbox WorldSkill Tree
Steam👍 97%· 70K
Year 2024Dev lamedeveloperPlaytime ~7hOn PC

✓ Same family of life sandbox games: sandbox freedom, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, open world exploration and horror setting, while skipping puzzle design

WEBFISHING is a multiplayer online casual fishing game where you relax, hang out, make friends, and catch fish!CATCH THEM ALL!Nearly 100 different creatures to catch- from the smallest snail to the biggest shark- you can catch it! Complete your journal, find rare fish, get loads of money, and get tons of special rewards! UPGRADE AND CUSTOMIZE!Become the ultimate fisherman!

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

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Potion Craft
SandboxCrafting 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.

Game mode100Tone100World100Visuals64Genre50Setting29
Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
SoloRelaxingCozyCasualNarrativeSandbox World2D
Steam👍 93%· 43KRAWG👍 72%· 190OC77· 8
Year 2022Dev niceplay games · tinyBuildPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with Hidden Through Time 2: Discovery: sandbox freedom, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, deep RPG systems and setting medieval, while skipping fantasy world

Potion Craft is an alchemist simulator where you physically interact with your tools and ingredients to brew potions. You're in full control of the whole shop: invent new recipes, attract customers and experiment to your heart's content. Just remember: the whole town is counting on you.

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

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#11Loddlenaut
Loddlenaut
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
SoloRelaxingCozyCasualNarrativeSandbox WorldSci-Fi
Steam👍 98%· 5.7KOC81· 13
Year 2023Dev Moon Lagoon · Secret ModePlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping puzzle design

Loddlenaut is an ocean cleanup adventure set on a vibrant alien planet. Play as an interstellar custodian who is tasked with cleaning up the pollution left behind by spacefaring mega-corporation.

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

Game mode100Tone100Setting69World67Genre50Progression0
Bugsnax
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloCasualNarrativeCozySandbox WorldFantasy
Steam👍 97%· 9.0KRAWG👍 61%· 176MC76IGDB76· 7OC75· 94
Year 2020Dev Young HorsesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of life sandbox games: sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, exploration and discovery and visual first person, while skipping vibe relaxing

We are what we eat. Bugsnax takes you on a whimsical adventure to Snaktooth Island, home of the legendary half-bug half-snack creatures, Bugsnax. Bugsnax takes you on a whimsical adventure to Snaktooth Island, home of the legendary half-bug half-snack creatures, Bugsnax.

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

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#13Chicory: A Colorful Tale
Chicory: A Colorful Tale
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloCozyNarrativeRelaxingSandbox WorldFantasyIsometric
Steam👍 97%· 3.9KRAWG👍 77%· 64MC89IGDB92· 3OC88· 57
Year 2021Dev Finji · Greg LobanovPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of life sandbox games: sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, co op and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping vibe casual

Chicory: A Colorful Tale is an adventure game about a dog wielding a magic paintbrush! Use the power of art to explore, solve puzzles, help your animal friends and restore color to the world.

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

Genre100World100Tone79Visuals68Setting65Game mode31
Everything
SandboxLife 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.

Genre100Game mode100Tone85Setting65World65Progression0
The Sims 3
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloCozyNarrativeCasualSandbox WorldFantasySkill TreeIsometric
Steam👍 86%· 34KRAWG👍 83%· 784MC86
Year 2009Dev Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~11hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of life sandbox games: sandbox freedom, cozy, relaxing feel and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation and deep RPG systems, while skipping puzzle design

The Sims 3 is the third part of its series. Like all Sims game, it allows the player to control the life of a person or even a whole family. ###Character creation Before the main game starts, the player has to create his or her character, called sim.

It predates Hidden Through Time 2: Discovery by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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