Best Hidden Object Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,153 Hidden Object games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Hidden Object game rankings were last updated on 5/7/2024.
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3. The Room 4: Old Sins
The disappearance of an ambitious engineer and his high-society wife provokes a hunt for a precious artefact. The trail leads you to the attic of their home, and the discovery of an old, peculiar dollhouse. What secrets lie within these walls?
The Room 4: Old Sins has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,253 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,061 positive reviews and 192 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The Room 4: Old Sins on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $8.99 |
| Release Date | 2/11/2021 |
| Developer | Fireproof Games |
| Publisher | Fireproof Games |
| Steam App Id | 1361320 |
4. The Room
A mysterious invitation leads to the attic of an abandoned house. In the room is a cast-iron safe laced with strange carvings and on top, a note from your distant companion. It promises something ancient and astonishing concealed in the iron chamber - you need only find a way in.
The Room has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,589 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,014 positive reviews and 575 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 7/28/2014 |
| Developer | Fireproof Games |
| Publisher | Fireproof Games |
| Steam App Id | 288160 |
5. TOEM: A Photo Adventure
Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the magical TOEM in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems by snapping neat photos, and make your way through a relaxing landscape!
TOEM: A Photo Adventure has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,773 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,728 positive reviews and 45 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 9/17/2021 |
| Franchise | popagenda |
| Developer | Something We Made |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1307580 |
6. The Room Two
Unique events transport you to the halls of a long-forgotten crypt. The only means of escape lies locked within a stone pedestal, along with a note from your mysterious ally. His words promise assistance, but only serve to entice you into a compelling world of mystery and exploration.
The Room Two has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,243 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,839 positive reviews and 404 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The Room Two on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 7/5/2016 |
| Developer | Fireproof Games |
| Publisher | Fireproof Games |
| Steam App Id | 425580 |
7. An Arcade Full of Cats
Journey through gaming history's time and space, while searching for adorable feline companions in 'An Arcade Full of Cats,' the ultimate pet'em up hidden object game.
An Arcade Full of Cats has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,201 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,139 positive reviews and 62 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play An Arcade Full of Cats on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
8. A Castle Full of Cats
A Castle Full of Cats is a catvania hidden object game where you need to find all the cursed cats in the castle. Save each and every cat and unleash the power of love! ♡
A Castle Full of Cats has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,105 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,086 positive reviews and 19 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play A Castle Full of Cats on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
10. A Building Full of Cats
A Building Full of Cats is a hidden object game where you need to pet all the cats in the building. Don't leave any cats behind!
A Building Full of Cats has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Hidden Object games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,435 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,399 positive reviews and 36 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 to play and 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.
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 | 5 | 12/1/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 19 | 7/17/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 31 | 2/11/2021 | 96 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 65 | 7/28/2014 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 9/17/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 39 | 7/5/2016 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 46 | 11/16/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 11/9/2022 | 95 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/15/2021 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 7/7/2022 | 95 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 90 | 8/27/2015 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 2/19/2024 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/7/2021 | 94 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 12/17/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 2/15/2017 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 1/12/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 91 | 10/20/2016 | 93 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 60 | 2/28/2024 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 55 | 11/13/2018 | 93 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 2/12/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 6). TOEM: A Photo Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
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