Free Hidden Object Games on Steam
Steam currently has 5,787 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 5/5/2025.
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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 81. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 89,025 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 73,383 positive reviews and 15,642 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. 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 #2 spot for the best free Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,187 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,398 positive reviews and 789 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 |
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!
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 918 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 798 positive reviews and 120 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. 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 82, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,354 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,536 positive reviews and 818 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 |
5. 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!
Uptasia has achieved a Player Score of 57, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 264 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 154 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.
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,151 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,912 positive reviews and 239 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 |
7. Serena
How long has it been? A man sits in a distant getaway cabin waiting for his wife Serena. Where is she? Things in the cabin evoke memories, and the husband comes to a disturbing realization... This short point-and-click adventure is the result of a massive collaborative effort between dozens of fans and designers of adventure games.
Serena has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,440 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,955 positive reviews and 1,485 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" 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.
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,464 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,355 positive reviews and 109 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,140 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,227 positive reviews and 913 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 |
10. The Panic Room. House of secrets
The Panic Room offers an exciting hidden object experience and mystery detective story.
The Panic Room. House of secrets has achieved a Player Score of 56, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 542 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 312 positive reviews and 230 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 | 4/27/2016 |
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| Steam App Id | 436160 |
More Free Hidden Object Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Hidden Object games available on Steam.
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| 118,752 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 104 | 2/16/2021 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 96 | 5/5/2020 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 76 | 9/30/2022 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 62 | 1/10/2018 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 59 | 4/4/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 52 | 1/30/2014 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 45 | 4/20/2024 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 43 | 5/21/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 39 | 4/27/2016 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 36 | 3/4/2025 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 29 | 9/24/2015 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 26 | 2/25/2023 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 21 | 11/16/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 20 | 2/13/2025 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 19 | 11/7/2024 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 4/12/2025 | 47 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 8/7/2023 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 6/9/2024 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 1/12/2023 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 5). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 6). Contraband Police: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 7). Adventure Escape Mysteries on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Escape Memoirs: Mini Stories on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 7). Uptasia on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 7). Crime Scene Cleaner: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 18). Serena on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 1). Aurora Hills: Chapter 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 26). Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 21). The Panic Room. House of secrets on Steam. Steam Store.