Games worth playing / Patrick
For people who
like looking closely.
A few hidden object games to try, plus two adventures with a similar appeal.
If you enjoy searching a scene and finding things you missed the first time, take a look at these. I’m also making a hidden object game, Casa de Cuy, which you’ll find at the end of the list.
Hidden Folks
The black-and-white drawings are full of things you can open, move, and prod. Clicking around is half the fun, especially with the handmade sound effects. It’s a good place to start if you want scenes that respond to your searching.
Hidden Folks on Steam ↗Travellin Cats in Paris
Find cats in a drawing of Paris. It’s a simple idea and an easy way into the genre, especially if you just want to spend a little time searching rather than learn a whole set of rules.
Travellin Cats in Paris on Steam ↗A Castle Full of Cats
A castle gives you plenty of places to hide a cat. This one adds cursed inhabitants, connected rooms, and secrets to the search, so clearing a scene feels like making your way through a larger place.
A Castle Full of Cats on Steam ↗Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective
More maze adventure than hidden object game, but worth a look if you enjoy busy illustrations. Follow the paths through scenes adapted from the Pierre the Maze Detective books. There’s a lot to notice away from the route you’re meant to take.
Labyrinth City on Steam ↗TOEM: A Photo Adventure
Another neighbour to the genre. TOEM asks you to explore, pay attention, and take photographs to help people out. A good choice when you want that feeling of spotting something important, but would rather walk around than search one big picture.
TOEM on Steam ↗Find My Frogs
A hand-drawn village full of frogs and toads, with day and night views and secrets beyond the main search. The setting makes a nice change if you’ve already found enough cats for one afternoon.
Find My Frogs on Steam ↗