Comparison

Superliminal vs Hideaways Wonders

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

Head to head
About

Superliminal

Experience a first-person puzzle game where perception is reality. Solve impossible challenges by thinking creatively and embracing the unexpected in a dreamlike world with a unique narrative.

Highlights
  • First-person perspective puzzles
  • Optical illusion mechanics
  • Perspective-based challenges
  • Intriguing voiced narrative
  • Subdued and surreal world design
Features
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*NOTICE - TRY BEFORE YOU BUY* - Play the beginning for free. A one-time in-app purchase unlocks the full game. No ads. Falling asleep at 3AM, you close your eyes to the cheesy commercial of Dr. Pierce's dream therapy program. You wake up in an unfamiliar enviornment, only to realize that you're stuck in a dream - a dream where perception is reality. Welcome to Superliminal. Superliminal is a first-person puzzle game inspired perspective and optical illusions. Players tackle impossible puzzles by thinking outside the box and learning to expect the unexpected. This game features a wonderfully subdued world, an intriguingly voiced narrative, and things that are really weird.

About

Hideaways Wonders

Embark on a journey to restore balance to a city of harmony and wisdom by solving over 100 spot-the-difference puzzles. Experience stunning visuals, inspiring music, and a unique blend of brain training, entertainment, and reflection.

Highlights
  • Over 100 spot-the-difference puzzles
  • Stunning 8K-rendered worlds
  • Inspiring soundtracks
  • Transformative chapters
  • Brain workout and entertainment
  • Meditation and reflection elements
Features
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Embark on an enlightening journey to save Equiloria, the city of harmony and wisdom, by restoring balance through over 100 meticulously crafted spot-the-difference wonders. With stunning 8K-rendered worlds, inspiring soundtracks, and transformative chapters, Hideaways presents a unique brain workout blended with entertainment, meditation, and reflection, where saving Equiloria is only one side of the quest.

Screenshots

Superliminal4 screens
Hideaways Wonders4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Superliminal at none against Hideaways Wonders's shown. Superliminal also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 49%) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). Hideaways Wonders's advantage is chart position (#72 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Superliminal sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Hideaways Wonders sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Superliminal against 4.7 for Hideaways Wonders. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 2.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Superliminal's written reviews are positive against 49% of Hideaways Wonders's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Superliminal ships an update every 8 days, Hideaways Wonders every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Superliminal versus Hideaways Wonders: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSuperliminalHideaways Wonders
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.3K ratings)4.7 (2.3K ratings)
Positive reviews71.7% of reviews — better49.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1.3K2.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#72 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size1.9 GB1.2 GB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperNoodlecakeRoadRocks

Customer experience

Superliminal

All ratings1,344 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral1.9%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews240 reviews
Positive71.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative21.3%

Hideaways Wonders

All ratings2,338 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral3.2%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews130 reviews
Positive49.2%
Neutral14.6%
Negative36.2%

User reviews

Superliminal

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Very good execution
  • 👍 Interesting puzzle features
  • 👍 Unique and creative gameplay
  • 👍 Excellent visuals and narration
  • 👍 Therapeutic and mind-bending experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 👎 Unintuitive and difficult controls
  • 👎 Overpriced for the content
  • 👎 Misleading as a 'free' game

Hideaways Wonders

From 2.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Unusual quirky graphics
  • 👍 Beautiful game design
  • 👍 Enjoyable and relaxing gameplay
  • 👍 Lovely music

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Progress loss after updates
  • 💰 Paywall after initial levels
  • 💰 Hints require in-app purchases
  • 🐛 Unresponsive UI and sluggish controls
  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs

Bugs and requests

Superliminal

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes on loading screens
  • Glitches with objects and navigation
  • Unremovable red line on screen
  • Inconsistent and buggy door behavior
  • Saving and progress issues across devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add controller support
  • Improve camera controls and sensitivity
  • Provide more levels and content
  • Add a hint system or tutorial
  • Optimize performance and stability

Hideaways Wonders

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game progress lost after updates
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Saved progress not persisting between sessions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to mute background music
  • Ability to save progress and resume levels
  • More generous hint system
  • Improved visual feedback for user interactions

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Superliminal

One-time2
  • Full Game$7.99
  • Full Game Unlock$7.99
7 purchases

Hideaways Wonders

One-time7
  • Trickle(5 hints)$0.99
  • Breeze(10 hints)$1.99
  • Wonders Hint Duet$1.99
Show 4 more
  • Fount(20 hints)$2.99
  • Lucid Lens$2.99
  • Deluge(50 hints)$4.99
  • Grand W.$6.99

Questions

Is Superliminal free?
Superliminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hideaways Wonders free?
Hideaways Wonders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Superliminal or Hideaways Wonders?
Superliminal and Hideaways Wonders are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.3K and 2.3K ratings respectively.
Do Superliminal or Hideaways Wonders have ads?
Hideaways Wonders shows ads; Superliminal does not.
Which is updated more often, Superliminal or Hideaways Wonders?
Superliminal ships an update every 8 days, and Hideaways Wonders every 3 weeks. Most recently, Superliminal was updated on September 24, 2026 and Hideaways Wonders on September 24, 2026.

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