Free Hidden Object Games on Steam
Steam currently has 7,300 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 4/3/2026.
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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 !
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 95,506 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 78,187 positive reviews and 17,319 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.
| Release Date | 4/23/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2923300 |
2. Cats
Cats — and that says it all. Interactive cat clicker. Click on cats for new cats. That's all, really.
Cats has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,518 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,504 positive reviews and 1,014 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. Depths Of Horror: Mushroom Day
This is a 3D first-person adventure and horror game that lets you plunge deep into your fears. A unique cave system, enemies and screamers. While picking mushrooms in a clearing, you stumble upon an abandoned hut. Exploring it, you find yourself in a cave full of unexpected inhabitants and surprises
Depths Of Horror: Mushroom Day has achieved a Player Score of 59, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 448 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 273 positive reviews and 175 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.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 6/16/2021 |
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| Steam App Id | 1590840 |
4. 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!
Adventure Escape Mysteries has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,091 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 946 positive reviews and 145 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 |
5. 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.
Escape Memoirs: Mini Stories has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,900 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,955 positive reviews and 945 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 |
7. 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.
Contraband Police: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,543 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,731 positive reviews and 812 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 |
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| Steam App Id | 1396240 |
8. Eggz - Collectible Eggs Clicker
Click on the Egg: after 100 clicks, the egg will crack open, and you'll unlock a unique skin. Collect all the skins and become the master of eggs! Unlock legendary skins and enrich your collection!
Eggz - Collectible Eggs Clicker has achieved a Player Score of 45, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 78 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34 positive reviews and 44 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Eggz - Collectible Eggs Clicker on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. Pawns of War
Dark parallel world in which humanity has destroyed itself. And only small colonies have survived the last centuries holding on to power at the expense of the totalitarian regime of government. You were thrown here after your death, is this how you were given a second chance?
Pawns of War has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 191 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 165 positive reviews and 26 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" 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.
10. Dog
The ultimate idle clicker game! Tap to collect adorable pups, upgrade your canine companions, and build a thriving dog park empire. Earn tradable Steam items every 40 minutes of play. Join thousands in this free, paw-some adventure. Start your doggy journey now!
Dog has achieved a Player Score of 41, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 76 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29 positive reviews and 47 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Negative" 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.
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 11,111 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 311 | 5/21/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 174 | 6/16/2021 | 59 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 162 | 5/5/2020 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 108 | 9/30/2022 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 99 | 7/28/2025 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 83 | 2/16/2021 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 82 | 7/18/2024 | 45 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 72 | 3/10/2025 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 68 | 7/21/2024 | 41 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 67 | 7/29/2024 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 67 | 8/18/2025 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 67 | 7/17/2024 | 39 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 66 | 8/7/2024 | 46 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 65 | 8/30/2024 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 65 | 4/20/2024 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 61 | 8/15/2024 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 60 | 9/2/2024 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 58 | 7/30/2024 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 58 | 7/16/2024 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 4). Depths Of Horror: Mushroom Day on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). Adventure Escape Mysteries on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Escape Memoirs: Mini Stories on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Sherlock: Hidden Object & Match-3 Mystery on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). Contraband Police: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Eggz - Collectible Eggs Clicker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 4). Pawns of War on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Dog on Steam. Steam Store.