Free Hidden Object Games on Steam

Steam currently has 5,982 Hidden Object games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free Hidden Object game rankings were last updated on 6/17/2025.

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1. Banana

Banana is a clicker Game, in which you click a Banana! In Banana you click the Banana to gain even more Bananas! Every 3 hours, you get dropped a banana. Each banana is also made by the community in discord. Come hang out with us and let's grow into something awesome !

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Banana holds the #1 spot for "best free Hidden Object game on Steam" with a Player Score of 81. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 89,979 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,071 positive reviews and 15,908 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

2. Cats

Cats — and that says it all. Interactive cat clicker. Click on cats for new cats. That's all, really.

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Cats has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,179 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,256 positive reviews and 923 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Release Date 5/21/2024
Franchise 100 Cozy Games
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Steam App Id 2977660

3. Adventure Escape Mysteries

Play a story-driven room escape game with unique puzzles enjoyed by tens of millions of players. Solve mysteries, puzzle through escape rooms, and find the clue that will crack the case in a critically acclaimed puzzle adventure game!

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Adventure Escape Mysteries has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 947 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 818 positive reviews and 129 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Adventure Escape Mysteries on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 5/5/2020
Developer Haiku Games Co
Publisher Haiku Games Co
Steam App Id 1141020

4. Crime Scene Cleaner: Prologue

When there’s a call, you are the man to clean up after your client’s dirty job. Siding with the mafia is a dangerous game, but they pay well, and you need money, right? So take your mop and better remove those bloodstains quickly before the police come.

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Crime Scene Cleaner: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,181 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,937 positive reviews and 244 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Crime Scene Cleaner: Prologue on the Steam Deck.

5. Egg Surprise

A fun clicker with economic simulation in the penguin kingdom. Obtain rare collections, venture into dangerous dungeons, and build your own civilization!

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Egg Surprise has achieved a Player Score of 66, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,195 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 817 positive reviews and 378 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Release Date 6/20/2024
Developer SQRT Games
Publisher SQRT Games
Steam App Id 3017120

6. Contraband Police: Prologue

Take over the duties of a border guard inspector in a communist country of the 80's. Smuggling, corruption and forgery are the order of the day here. Be vigilant and earn the respect of your superiors.

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Contraband Police: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,242 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,449 positive reviews and 793 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Contraband Police: Prologue on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 2/16/2021
Developer Crazy Rocks
Publishers
Steam App Id 1396240

7. Uptasia

Discover Uptasia! Create your own little 19th century town with fantastic production sites and shops. Master a wide variety of hidden object game challenges. Put your reactions and strategic skill to the test. Download Uptasia now!

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Uptasia has achieved a Player Score of 57, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 265 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 155 positive reviews and 110 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Release Date 1/10/2018
Developer upjers
Publisher upjers
Steam App Id 719730

8. Poco

Poco is the story of the world's smallest clown, who is banished from the circus and finds themself in a mysterious undergrowth full of lost and broken things. Explore, meet strange creatures, solve puzzles, and help Poco return to the circus in this charming 2D/3D hybrid point-and-click adventure.

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Poco has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,764 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,751 positive reviews and 13 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Release Date 5/20/2025
Developers
Publisher Micah Boursier
Steam App Id 3454610

9. Escape Memoirs: Mini Stories

"Escape Memoirs: Mini Stories" is a series of co-operative escape-room style puzzle scenarios. Each one is sure to test your wits as you try to overcome the challenges that stand in the way of your escape.

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Escape Memoirs: Mini Stories has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,463 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,620 positive reviews and 843 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Escape Memoirs: Mini Stories on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 9/30/2022
Franchise 0 Deer Soft
Developer 0 Deer Soft
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Steam App Id 2098350

10. Aurora Hills: Chapter 1

Aurora Hills: Chapter 1 is the first part in series of point and click puzzle adventure games. Follow the journey of Ethan Hill, a park ranger tasked with investigating strange disappearances from the region to uncover the mystery of Aurora Hills!

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Aurora Hills: Chapter 1 has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,599 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,484 positive reviews and 115 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Release Date 4/20/2024
Developer NovaSoft Interactive Ltd.
Publisher NovaSoft Interactive Ltd.
Steam App Id 2762230

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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 22). Crime Scene Cleaner: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 23). Egg Surprise on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 21). Contraband Police: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 4). Uptasia on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 7). Poco on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 20). Escape Memoirs: Mini Stories on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 16). Aurora Hills: Chapter 1 on Steam. Steam Store.

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