7 Games like Hidden Through Time 2: Discovery on Xbox 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 7 that fit the “Xbox” category. Bugsnax, Potion Craft and Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator 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 Xbox

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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.

#1BugsnaxClosest overall match

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GenreSandboxSubgenreLife 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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#2Potion CraftClosest on tone

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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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#3Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator

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GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting 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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#4PC Building Simulator

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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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#5The Sims 3Closest on progression

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GenreSandboxSubgenreLife 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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GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

SoloCasualCozyRelaxingSandbox WorldIsometric

Steam👍 95%· 3.7KRAWG👍 72%· 28IGDB82· 6OC76· 38

Year 2018Dev Auroch DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, resource management and visual 3d, while skipping puzzle design

From the creator of Big Pharma comes a brand new economic simulation game. Megaquarium follows in the footsteps of classic theme park management tycoon games and adds an aquatic spin!Meet your new tenantsFrom the cutest of clown fish to the deadliest of sharks.

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

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#7PowerWash Simulator

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GenreSandboxSubgenreLife 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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