5 Best Hidden Object Games

Hidden Folks is a beautifully hand drawn hidden object game with expansive images that come to life.

Imagine Where’s Waldo in a living and breathing world. Hidden Folks takes the classic hidden object style, and builds upon it with huge maps to explore complete with moving characters and environments. The game includes a ton of charm to the art style and the clues with each object that you need to find accompanied by a little story blurb.

The game, available on the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and even Apple TV is $4.99. You can also find a version to play on Apple Arcade.

In Midnight Castle, you will search for prized treasures, collect gold and coins, and meet mystical characters as you search for hidden items to help you on your various quests. Earn valuable rewards, complete your objectives, and use rechargeable hints when necessary.

Enter a magical world filled with dragons, potions, and royalty in Midnight Castle. Various characters will have quests for you to complete where you will earn great rewards. Be sure to zoom in and move around through the scenes to find items as you enjoy the beautiful graphics and mystical story.

For fans of hidden objects challenges, Midnight Castle is a great addition to your game list. Search for secrets and valuables in this stunning fantasy puzzle game full of mystery and intrigue.

The iPhone and iPad game is free with in-app purchases.

OPUS: Rocket of Whispers is a story-driven exploration game that is packed full of emotions.

Visually, OPUS is beautiful, as the game features hand-drawn artwork that’s packed with incredible detail. While the game is rendered mostly in 2D, it utilizes a top-down perspective, so there’s a bit of depth to everything on the screen. And since the game takes place in the snowy mountains, the color palette is rather muted and gloomy with earthy tones and some soft pastels. Animations are smooth and fluid with no lag on my iPhone 7. There’s an atmospheric soundtrack in the background that is fitting for the overall theme of the game, and the sound effects are rather realistic. Overall, the developer did a great job with OPUS in terms of visual and audio design.

Since OPUS: Rocket of Whispers is a story-driven game, players will be taken through a rather emotional roller coaster from the beginning. There’s a lot of text and dialogue in OPUS due to the narrative, so a lot of reading is involved. However, the story is rather interesting, and it captures you from the get-go, though it does start off a bit slow. I also found the characters to be full of personality, even though the main character is a bit annoying due to his attitude.

The free game is for the iPhone and iPad. An in-app purchase will unlock the entire game.

Based on the game Time Geeks, Where’s my geek? is a hidden object game with over 200 levels in its Story Mode where you will complete your missions by locating the objects displayed. Then, unlock Zombie Mode with 50 levels, the retro arcade game machine, two-player mode, and try out the weekly tournaments. Within the time given, just move around the busy scene until you find the object and tap.

Where’s my geek? is a colorful, hidden object game with an upbeat theme. Search for each object to complete that level’s mission and move on. You do not have much time, so scan, pan, and zoom in on the crowded scene quickly. The game has vibrant graphics, enjoyable sound effects, and funky music.

Finding the objects is challenging due to the packed scenes you are given and the time limit, but Where’s my geek? is a fun hidden object game. It is bubbly, energetic, and has an uplifting theme and story. If you enjoy this genre and like the simple stories rather than the lengthy dramatic ones, this is your game.

The game is $2.99 for the iPhone and iPad along with Apple TV.

Travel the world in Pearl’s Peril finding objects, decorating your island, and watching out for danger. You will continue to unlock locations and clues as you solve the puzzles. Locate the hidden objects quickly for more points, use game money to purchase additional energy, and earn prestige points for your attractive island.

Pearl’s Peril is another terrific hidden objects game that continues with new scenes each week. You will enjoy exploring the various locations and sprucing up your island with lovely items. Uncover secrets, discover mysteries, and fly your way through hundreds of episodes as this adventurous lady pilot.

It provides an entertaining mix of hidden objects puzzles and an adventurous story. You are a pilot, heroine, detective, and romantic woman all rolled into one. For a wonderful story with challenging puzzles, Pearl’s Peril brings something new every week.

The free iPhone game offers in-app purchases.