Free Hidden Object Games on Steam
Steam currently has 5,289 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 1/16/2025.
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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 !
Banana holds the #1 spot for "best free Hidden Object game on Steam" with a Player Score of 82. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 85,482 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 70,694 positive reviews and 14,788 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 76, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,969 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,098 positive reviews and 871 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 |
| Developer | 100 Cozy Games |
| Publisher | 100 Cozy Games |
| Steam App Id | 2977660 |
3. Collectibles!
Collectibles! — a true paradise for collectors! Collect unique items, share them with friends, and show off your achievements on the leaderboards!
Collectibles! has achieved a Player Score of 51, placing it in the #3 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 39 positive reviews and 37 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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 | 8/12/2024 |
| Developer | VERY HUGE CORP. |
| Publisher | VERY HUGE CORP. |
| Steam App Id | 3071010 |
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.
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 5,006 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,796 positive reviews and 210 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.
| Release Date | 4/4/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2540100 |
5. Adventure Escape Mysteries
Experience the unique puzzles and critically-acclaimed stories enjoyed by tens of millions of players. Investigate cryptic clues, unravel a mystery, and solve puzzles in beautifully illustrated adventures!
Adventure Escape Mysteries has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 841 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 732 positive reviews and 109 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 |
6. GuiGui
GuiGui is a clicker game where you click on a cute character named GuiGui! Every 3 hours, you get a random character item from the GuiGui universe. Each item is an original creation by the renowned Korean webtoon artist and oil painter, GuiGui(귀귀). Join us and be part of something fantastic!
GuiGui has achieved a Player Score of 61, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 42 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28 positive reviews and 14 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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.
7. 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 83, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,089 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,340 positive reviews and 749 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 |
8. 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 86, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,978 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,207 positive reviews and 771 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 |
9. Cats and Seek: Toge Land
👋 Hi folks! In this fifth series, we will explore Toge Land and greet the cats there 😃 😻 Let's play hide and seek with the cats in Toge Land! ❤️ Can you find them all? ❤️
Cats and Seek: Toge Land has achieved a Player Score of ?, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of undefined reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of undefined positive reviews and undefined negative reviews — making it "null" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 1/17/2025 |
| Franchise | Noobzilla Team |
| Developer | Noobzilla |
| Publisher | Toge Productions |
| Steam App Id | 3145350 |
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!
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 1,989 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,904 positive reviews and 85 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 |
More Free Hidden Object Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Hidden Object games available on Steam.
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| 90,293 | 4/23/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 747 | 5/21/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 317 | 8/12/2024 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 181 | 4/4/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 149 | 5/5/2020 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 110 | 8/15/2024 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 93 | 9/30/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 70 | 2/16/2021 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 44 | 1/17/2025 | ??? | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 35 | 4/20/2024 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 28 | 7/27/2024 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 26 | 9/24/2015 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 24 | 1/10/2018 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 23 | 8/7/2023 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 22 | 11/16/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 22 | 1/12/2023 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 21 | 9/9/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 20 | 12/17/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 19 | 2/25/2023 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 19 | 2/27/2023 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 16). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 16). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 17). Collectibles! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 18). Crime Scene Cleaner: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 12). Adventure Escape Mysteries on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 11). GuiGui on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 23). Escape Memoirs: Mini Stories on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). Contraband Police: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 18). Cats and Seek: Toge Land on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 18). Aurora Hills: Chapter 1 on Steam. Steam Store.