Hidden Lake Games
For strategy gamers and simulation enthusiasts interested in political management, business growth, and tycoon-style mechanics.
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Snapshot
Who is Hidden Lake Games?
Developing simulation and strategy titles for mobile users. Focused on tycoon-style management mechanics and political decision-making.
Target audience
Portfolio
Free 28Last updated
President: Simulator Game
v1.5.0
5mo ago
Publisher DNA
What defines Hidden Lake Games?
Publisher DNA
Primary focus
Mobile simulation and strategy games
Scale
studio
Target audience
Strategy gamers and simulation enthusiasts interested in political management, business growth, and tycoon-style mechanics.
Signature Patterns
- •Heavy reliance on tycoon and management simulation loops
- •Frequent use of political and criminal underworld themes
- •Monetization primarily through freemium models with subscription tiers in flagship titles
- •High-frequency release and update cadence across the portfolio
Portfolio momentum
Released 19 updates across 23 apps in the last 6 months, indicating a high-frequency development and maintenance cycle.
Portfolio
What does Hidden Lake Games ship?
Apps
28 apps analysed
Build your mafia empire, lead your gang, and dominate the Crime world!
Distributed across 6 markets, strongest in Europe.
Based on 2 of 28 apps with localized market data, more coverage rolling in as scans complete · last scanned .
Americas (3)
- United States2 / 2
- Brazil1 / 2
- Mexico1 / 2
Europe (3)
- France2 / 2
- Portugal2 / 2
- Spain2 / 2
Core markets (2/2 apps)
User Sentiment
How do users feel about their apps?
0
Positive apps
0
Neutral / mixed
2
Negative apps
14/100
Avg sentiment score
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Access the full report for freeRivals
Who does Hidden Lake Games compete with?
The rivals identified
Nemeses(3)
Both apps target casual gamers interested in real estate business simulations, creating direct competition for time and engagement within the property management genre.
Both apps target casual gamers in the cruise ship management category, competing for the same audience through time-management and idle simulation mechanics.
Both applications target the nation-building simulation market, sharing core mechanics centered on resource management and infrastructure development.
Contenders(7)
Both apps target the idle nation-building simulation category, sharing core mechanics like resource management and offline progression.
Both apps target the casual idle-management segment, competing for the same player base through shared cruise ship construction and passenger management mechanics.
Both apps target casual gamers interested in property management and interior design, competing for the same time-investment in building a real estate portfolio.
Both titles target the cruise ship management simulation niche using freemium models, competing for the same casual business-simulation player base.
Both apps target the cruise ship management simulation niche with freemium models, competing for the same casual business simulation audience.
Both apps target the real estate simulation market, competing for users interested in property development and management mechanics.
Both apps target the cruise ship management simulation niche, competing for the same business-simulation audience despite differing monetization models.
Same space(24)
This app targets the same cruise-themed simulation category but fails to execute the core navigation loop required for player retention.
Targets the same strategy audience with a World War 2 theme and competitive PvP.
Shares the idle progression loop but focuses on mining management rather than nation-building.
It shares the business management simulation genre while focusing on granular staff and inventory tasks that contrast with the source app's property development loop.
Uses neon-themed geometric warriors to provide an idle strategy experience with arcade elements.
Offers a classic world domination experience for players seeking offline-capable strategy.
Shares the idle kingdom-building genre but uses survivor role allocation to anchor daily retention.
Targets the same base-building audience with a lane-based combat loop that drives daily active habits.
Targets the same medieval strategy audience with a focus on hero collection and faction warfare.
Offers a real-time conquest alternative that removes build-timers to reward session frequency.
It competes for the same entrepreneurship-focused user base by offering a wider variety of industry sectors than the residential and commercial focus of the source app.
This app targets the same management simulation audience but provides a broader multi-industry scope compared to the property-focused core of the source app.
Provides a turn-based grand strategy alternative for players seeking historical depth.
Combines tower defense and idle mechanics to defend against alien invasions.
This app addresses the same maritime transport interest by combining cruise ship navigation with cargo delivery objectives.
Total Battle competes for the same strategy-focused audience by offering complex RPG hero progression and dragon breeding mechanics that contrast with the idle-focused loop of the source app.
Provides a fast-paced real-time strategy experience centered on castle upgrades and territory capture.
This app competes for the same maritime simulation audience by shifting focus from business management to physics-based vehicle navigation.
Shares the tycoon management loop but shifts the theme to crime-based territory control.
Provides a villain-themed base-building experience for players interested in competitive strategy.
Employs clicker mechanics to manage military base growth and city area clearance.
Focuses on tactical unit management across historical eras for strategy-focused players.
Uses tower defense mechanics to build a castle and manage an economy similar to the source app.
Competes for casual strategy sessions through high-velocity mob-multiplication loops.
New entrants(1)
It appeals to the same casual simulation demographic by automating industrial growth, though it lacks the specific interior design focus found in the source app.
The Analyst's Read
The bottom line on Hidden Lake Games
Bottom line
Hidden Lake Games is a high-velocity studio focused on thematic simulation games, though they face challenges balancing aggressive monetization with user satisfaction. Their ability to maintain a consistent release cadence suggests a scalable production pipeline, but product quality remains inconsistent across their titles.
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What fed this analysis
- Apps analyzed:
- 23
- With full intel:
- 1
- With overview:
- 23
- Website scraped:
- yes
- Social presence:
- no
