Free Hidden Object Games on Steam
Steam currently has 5,674 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 4/13/2025.
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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 88,228 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 72,817 positive reviews and 15,411 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. Welcome to Dustown
Welcome to Dustown is a single-player or cooperative horror game for up to 4 players. Play as field scientists exploring vast labyrinthine cornfields, collecting samples and evidence for a mysterious corporation. Make sure you don't get killed at the crossroads.
Welcome to Dustown has achieved a Player Score of 52, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 107 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 57 positive reviews and 50 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Welcome to Dustown on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 4/12/2025 |
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| Publisher | Onze 8 Degrés |
| Steam App Id | 2971900 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 895 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 780 positive reviews and 115 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. Waifusitter 🔞
Waifusitter is a NSFW clicker where you collect and grow a waifu collection! Earn a random waifu every 3 hours, recycle unwanted ones, and aim for the rarest waifus. Trade waifus on Steam Community Marketplace.
Waifusitter 🔞 has achieved a Player Score of 50, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 38 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19 positive reviews and 19 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 | 3/4/2025 |
| Developer | Caulino |
| Publisher | Multisekai |
| Steam App Id | 3427660 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,166 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,376 positive reviews and 790 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 |
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 5,132 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,898 positive reviews and 234 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. 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 #7 spot for the best free Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 262 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 154 positive reviews and 108 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.
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 2,366 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,266 positive reviews and 100 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 4,095 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,191 positive reviews and 904 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 |
More Free Hidden Object Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Hidden Object games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 108,483 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 189 | 4/12/2025 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 171 | 5/5/2020 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 153 | 3/4/2025 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 120 | 2/16/2021 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 92 | 4/4/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 52 | 1/10/2018 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 42 | 4/20/2024 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 39 | 5/21/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 36 | 9/24/2015 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 32 | 4/27/2016 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 31 | 10/15/2024 | 44 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 24 | 11/16/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 22 | 1/12/2023 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 20 | 7/27/2024 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 8/2/2024 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 8/15/2024 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 12/17/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 2/27/2023 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 12/10/2021 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 13). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 13). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 14). Welcome to Dustown on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 4). Adventure Escape Mysteries on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 12). Waifusitter 🔞 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 11). Contraband Police: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 9). Crime Scene Cleaner: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 9). Uptasia on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 11). Aurora Hills: Chapter 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 9). Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 28). Lost Lands: A Hidden Object Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.