Comparison

Samorost 2 vs Hidden Through Time 2

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Samorost 2

Embark on a surreal journey to rescue a kidnapped dog from mischievous aliens. Explore a unique world, interact with strange characters, and enjoy a calming soundtrack. This enhanced version offers improved graphics, a revamped save system, and new features like zoom and achievements.

Highlights
  • Surreal story and atmosphere
  • Rescue a kidnapped dog
  • Explore unique worlds
  • Interact with curious strangers
  • Soothing soundtrack
  • Enhanced graphics
  • Revamped save system
Features
Currently charting
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Samorost 2 tells a surreal story of a space gnome whose dog just got kidnapped by mischievous aliens. Set out on a short expedition to rescue the pup, deal with curious strangers and relax to the soothing music by Tomáš "Floex" Dvořák. The new and improved version brings: - Enhanced graphics with full-screen support - A bunch of game design tweaks - Revamped save system (no more level codes!) - New zoom feature - Achievements

About

Hidden Through Time 2

Embark on an enchanted adventure searching for hidden objects in beautifully hand-drawn worlds. Utilize a unique Reality Shift feature to explore maps in different states, uncovering secrets and advancing through a captivating story mode across four magical eras.

Highlights
  • Hidden object searching
  • Story mode across magical eras
  • Reality Shift (Day/Night, Summer/Winter)
  • Unlockable items and worlds
  • Hand-drawn 2D graphics
  • Playful and cozy atmosphere
Features
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Join Clicky on a new, enchanted adventure in Hidden Through Time 2: Myths & Magic! This charming 2D hidden object game is sure to delight with its playful tone, cozy vibes and endless fun. Search for all the hidden objects scattered around beautiful hand-drawn worlds, and unlock more as you go. Story Mode Set out on a journey through four magical eras, discovering all the items hidden within. Find objects to advance through the stages and explore the storyline of each era – who knows what secrets you’ll uncover next! Reality-Shift: Master the power of time with the brand-new Reality Shift feature, adding an extra dimension to your hidden object experience. Shift from Day to Night, Summer to Winter, … and explore maps in multiple states. But keep an eye out for those objects only present in one or the other! So what are you waiting for? Join us on this enchanted journey through time. Your adventures are just a Click(y) away!

Screenshots

Samorost 24 screens
Hidden Through Time 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Samorost 2 at every 6 days against Hidden Through Time 2's every 3 months. Samorost 2 also leads on ratings volume (73 vs 22) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Samorost 2 costs $2.99 and Hidden Through Time 2 $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Samorost 2 against 3.9 for Hidden Through Time 2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 73 and 22 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 54% and 54% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Samorost 2 ships an update every 6 days, Hidden Through Time 2 every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Samorost 2 versus Hidden Through Time 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSamorost 2Hidden Through Time 2
Price$2.99$2.99
Rating3.9 (73 ratings) — better3.9 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews54.4% of reviews — better53.8% of reviews
Number of ratings73 — better22
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#76 — better#123
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB509 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAmanita Design s.r.o.Rogueside NV

Customer experience

Samorost 2

All ratings73 ratings
Positive67.1%
Neutral12.3%
Negative20.5%
Written reviews158 reviews
Positive54.4%
Neutral15.8%
Negative29.7%

Hidden Through Time 2

All ratings22 ratings
Positive68.2%
Neutral13.6%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral23.1%
Negative23.1%

Bugs and requests

Samorost 2

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • Sound freezes
  • Game crashes
  • Controls not working
  • Character stuck
  • Spanner not working
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  • Bolts not falling off
  • Game hangs up
  • Feature won't work
  • Red error bar appears
  • Game won't install
  • Touch features too sensitive
  • Detail lost on small screens
  • Glitchy on iOS/iPad
  • Error 1009
  • Cannot get dwarf to move
  • Game freezes at same spot
  • Interaction is one-sided

Requested features

4 requests
  • More hints
  • Longer gameplay
  • Zoom functionality
  • Reset game progress

Hidden Through Time 2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Samorost 2

No in-app purchases

None

Hidden Through Time 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Samorost 2 free?
Samorost 2 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hidden Through Time 2 free?
Hidden Through Time 2 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Samorost 2 or Hidden Through Time 2?
Samorost 2 is rated higher. Samorost 2 averages 3.9 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Hidden Through Time 2 averages 3.9 from 22 ratings.
Do Samorost 2 or Hidden Through Time 2 have ads?
Neither Samorost 2 nor Hidden Through Time 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Samorost 2 or Hidden Through Time 2?
Samorost 2 ships an update every 6 days, and Hidden Through Time 2 every 3 months. Most recently, Samorost 2 was updated on November 7, 2026 and Hidden Through Time 2 on November 7, 2026.
Which is more popular, Samorost 2 or Hidden Through Time 2?
Samorost 2 currently peaks at #76 in the App Store charts, and Hidden Through Time 2 at #123. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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