Free Hidden Object Games on Steam
Steam currently has 6,915 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 12/31/2025.
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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 94,812 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 77,716 positive reviews and 17,096 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 4,394 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,394 positive reviews and 1,000 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!
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 1,056 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 915 positive reviews and 141 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. Merge Donut
Merge Donut is a delightful clicker game where you click on Donuts! Every 3 and 18 hours, receive a surprise Donut to grow your vibrant collection. Can you gather them all?
Merge Donut has achieved a Player Score of 46, placing it in the #5 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 17 positive reviews and 21 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 Merge Donut on the Steam Deck.
6. 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 50, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 89 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 44 positive reviews and 45 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 |
7. Poop
Poop is an idle-clicker game where you click poop to get more poop
Poop has achieved a Player Score of 56, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 285 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 165 positive reviews and 120 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Poop on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/4/2024 |
| Developer | thug lifers |
| Publisher | thug lifers |
| Steam App Id | 1506810 |
8. MOANera
MOANera is a clicker game, where you click on characters that make unique sounds! Receive unique items every few hours, build your collection and craft rarer items! All characters and items have been added to the game for a limited period of time, and will change over time.
MOANera has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 75 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 51 positive reviews and 24 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play MOANera on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,456 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,651 positive reviews and 805 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 |
10. Pixel Paint Together 🖌️
A relaxing color by numbers game! Color with your friends! Lots to paint! No hidden fees!
Pixel Paint Together 🖌️ has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 92 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 85 positive reviews and 7 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 Pixel Paint Together 🖌️ on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/8/2024 |
| Franchise | Jofer's Games |
| Developer | Jofer's Games |
| Publisher | Jofer's Games |
| Steam App Id | 2953230 |
More Free Hidden Object Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Hidden Object games available on Steam.
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| 42,115 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 478 | 5/21/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 197 | 5/5/2020 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 135 | 7/28/2025 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 114 | 8/7/2024 | 46 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 112 | 8/12/2024 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 109 | 7/4/2024 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 106 | 9/2/2024 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 105 | 2/16/2021 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 103 | 5/8/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 102 | 7/18/2024 | 48 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 101 | 7/17/2024 | 40 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 95 | 7/30/2024 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 93 | 8/30/2024 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 92 | 8/31/2025 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 92 | 12/17/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 89 | 8/15/2024 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 86 | 7/16/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 86 | 7/29/2024 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 82 | 7/21/2024 | 42 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 31). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 31). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 29). Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 18). Adventure Escape Mysteries on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 6). Sherlock: Hidden Object & Match-3 Mystery on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 31). Merge Donut on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 16). Collectibles! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 6). Poop on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 31). MOANera on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 18). Contraband Police: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 29). Pixel Paint Together 🖌️ on Steam. Steam Store.