Review · Casual · Android · PlayStation 4 · Nintendo Switch
Hidden Through Time
By the LumiKin editors
Reviewed: 01 May 2026
Android · PlayStation 4 · Nintendo Switch · macOS · PC · iOS · Xbox One
Crazy Monkey Studios · 2020
LumiScore
39/100
Caution
Hidden Through Time is a hidden-object puzzle game that fosters problem-solving and memory through engaging, clue-based searching.
Growth (BDS)
26
Risk (RIS)
19
Daily limit
90min
Age guidance
E
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.66 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.07 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.30 | |
Hidden Through Time fosters cognitive skills like problem-solving, memory, and critical thinking through its engaging hide-and-seek gameplay and cryptic hints. The map editor encourages creativity and provides a platform for sharing user-generated content, extending replayability and fostering a sense of community among creators.
Design risks
| R1 | Dopamine pressure | 0.20 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.04 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.22 | |
While generally low-risk, the game's user-generated content feature, though moderated, could introduce minor social comparison. The 'infinite play' potential from community-created levels might encourage extended play sessions, though natural stopping points exist.
Heads up
- Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.