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Hidden in Plain SightVSTooth and Tail

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Hidden in Plain Sight

Hidden in Plain Sight

ActionCasualIndie
Quality
79Popularity
24Value
40
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈50d
$5.99
Buy Now
VS
Tooth and Tail

Tooth and Tail

ActionStrategyCasualIndie
Quality
81Popularity
28Value
83
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈17h
-97% $0.53
Buy Now

Winner

Tooth and Tail wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 13 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

2
Hidden in Plain Sight
2 of 15 metrics
Tooth and Tail
13 of 15 metrics
13

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$5.99 -
$0.53 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.49 -
$0.83 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-97% Wins
Sales Frequency
4 price changes -
43 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
80/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
99.1% positive Wins
82.7% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
890 -
2.9K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
882 -
2.4K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
8 Wins
498 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 -
3 Wins
Steam Recommendations
883 -
2.9K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
38 Wins
Supported Languages
2 languages -
13 languages Wins
Release Date
Jul 2014 -
Sep 2017 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleHidden in Plain Sight

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

MaybeTooth and Tail

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Hidden in Plain Sight
Tooth and Tail

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Hidden in Plain Sight

Hidden in Plain Sight

1 Store
Steam
Steam$5.99Buy Now
Tooth and Tail

Tooth and Tail

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -97% $0.53Buy Now
Steam
Steam +3672% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Hidden in Plain Sight

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

99% positive (890 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
890 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.

$5.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

2 concurrent players — niche audience

Tooth and Tail

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

83% positive (2,871 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 80/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
2,871 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$0.53 — very accessible price
97% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($0.45)

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

2 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsHidden in Plain SightTooth and Tail
Release Date
July 16, 2014
September 12, 2017
Developers
Adam Spragg
Pocketwatch Games
Publishers
Adam Spragg
Pocketwatch Games
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
38

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Hidden in Plain Sight

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows XP or later
  • Processor: 1.4GHz processor
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Graphics Card that supports Pixel Shader 2.0 and Vertex Shader 2.0
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 200 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: This game requires Xbox compatible (or emulated) controllers! Minimum resolution 1280x720!

Tooth and Tail

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Hidden in Plain Sight or Tooth and Tail?

Tooth and Tail won the comparison against Hidden in Plain Sight based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table — no weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Hidden in Plain Sight worth buying over Tooth and Tail?

Based on the metrics, Tooth and Tail won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Tooth and Tail currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 11:36 PM UTC

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