Free Hidden Object Games on Steam
Steam currently has 7,220 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 3/13/2026.
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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 95,287 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 78,011 positive reviews and 17,276 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. Deponia
In Deponia, the world has degenerated into a vast garbage dump, in which the crotchety Rufus ekes out his sorry existence.
Deponia has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,655 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,003 positive reviews and 1,652 negative reviews — making it "Very 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.
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 8/6/2012 |
| Developer | Daedalic Entertainment |
| Publisher | Daedalic Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 214340 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,500 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,488 positive reviews and 1,012 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 |
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 1,086 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 940 positive reviews and 146 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. Artifact Seekers 1
Take part in the new adventurous TV show! We designed unique puzzles and locations special for you. “Artifact Seekers” is an adventure game in the genre of Hidden Objects, with plenty of mini-games and puzzles, unforgettable characters and complicated quests.
Artifact Seekers 1 has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 112 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 86 positive reviews and 26 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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.
| Release Date | 8/18/2025 |
| Franchise | FIVE-BN GAMES |
| Developer | FIVE-BN GAMES |
| Publisher | FIVE-BN GAMES |
| Steam App Id | 3242090 |
7. 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 60, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 59 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38 positive reviews and 21 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.
8. Poop
Poop is an idle-clicker game where you click poop to get more poop
Poop has achieved a Player Score of 57, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 297 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 175 positive reviews and 122 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 |
9. CoinForge
CoinForge is a clicker game where you generate S-coins! Click to earn S-coins and exchange them. Try to get your S-Coins every day with every 100 Clicks you press. 3 is max per day. It's time to forge fortune with Coin Forge. Join our community on Discord and help shape the game!
CoinForge has achieved a Player Score of 53, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 50 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27 positive reviews and 23 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 | 8/30/2024 |
| Developer | Aleksander Dolny |
| Publisher | Aleksander Dolny |
| Steam App Id | 3075700 |
10. Chicken
Chicken is a clicker game, in which you click a Chicken! You click the Chicken to gain even more Chickens! Every 3 hour, random chicken drops. A community that's Chickens. All our Chickens are made with community effort and inspiration, come join the fun!
Chicken has achieved a Player Score of 62, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 80 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 53 positive reviews and 27 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.
| Release Date | 7/29/2024 |
| Developer | Flavorless Art |
| Publisher | Flavorless Art |
| Steam App Id | 3099520 |
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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| 28,331 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,641 | 8/6/2012 | 85 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 381 | 5/21/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 189 | 5/5/2020 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 136 | 7/28/2025 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 105 | 8/18/2025 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 90 | 8/15/2024 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 83 | 7/4/2024 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 83 | 8/30/2024 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 78 | 7/29/2024 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 77 | 8/7/2024 | 47 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 76 | 7/18/2024 | 45 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 68 | 5/8/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 66 | 9/30/2022 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 64 | 7/21/2024 | 42 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 64 | 2/16/2021 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 63 | 8/12/2024 | 48 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 62 | 9/2/2024 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 61 | 7/17/2024 | 39 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 54 | 1/10/2018 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 13). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 13). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 11). Deponia on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 24). Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 12). Adventure Escape Mysteries on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 12). Sherlock: Hidden Object & Match-3 Mystery on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 11). Artifact Seekers 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 29). GuiGui on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 8). Poop on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 10). CoinForge on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 1). Chicken on Steam. Steam Store.