Hidden Object Games
Casual
gaming - playing video games for short periods of time and without much
investment - has been getting more popular lately. After all, most of
us don't have a lot of time to spend on games anymore! But which casual games
are best? One popular recent arrival has been the
mystery or hidden
object game.
A type of adventure game, these games involve finding a list of items in a
complicated scene. It's part scavenger hunt, part Where's Waldo.
Most of these games are timed, and you'll lose points for just clicking around hoping to find the right thing.
Most of these mystery games also include a few mini games to keep things going. They might seem simple, but they can be incredibly engrossing, as lots of people are finding out. These simple mystery games are often based on classic stories or events, and have been themed around Agatha Christie novels, the wreck of the Titanic and more. You can choose a theme that appeals to your interests.
Nearly half of the top ten casual gaming downloads are part of this mystery game genre. With compelling content, themes you'll enjoy, and a very easy mechanism to win, they're simple to play and easy to pick up and put down again. Often, they seem easy, but aren't really. You can spend a surprisingly long time looking for an object that's actually right in front of you. Detailed artwork and careful design make it fun, not frustrating.
Anyone who loves relaxed game play should check out mystery and hidden object games. They're a fun, addictive choice, and a great way to relax. Plus, these games are inexpensive or free to play. Some can simply be played online, others you download for free, and some require a small fee. But paid games also usually compensate you with a high level of quality, so the five or ten dollars you pay is worth it.
If you've been looking for the perfect casual game, check out this great new genre. Mystery and hidden object games are a worthwhile choice, as many gamers have shown. If you love a good mystery, you're sure to love these games! Archives available online will help you find the one you want, and you don't need to be a computer expert to enjoy them. That's enough to get lots of us playing.
Who has time for complicated, high investment games anymore? Most of us are too busy with our regular lives to get into overly technical console or computer games. That's why casual gaming and mystery/hidden object games are in. Featuring attractive graphics, the thrill of the hunt and the satisfaction of solving a good mystery, they're the next big thing in casual gaming.
A Few
Popular Hidden Objects Games
from
Big Fish Games
Spot hidden objects and solve puzzles and mysteries in eye-catching scenes.
Try Free! Hundreds to select from!
Rosalie the fortune-teller has been put to sleep and tossed
into a dangerous prison by a mysterious drifter in town! Search through the town to recover her stolen tarot card deck,
while uncovering clues to help rescue the residents of Luzio. Follow the spirits of the tarot cards and use your Hidden
Object skills to find slight differences in the tarot cards and uncover the mysteries of The Tarot’s Misfortune! |
After Awakening in a mysterious castle it’s up to you to collect clues and valuable items needed to solve perplexing puzzles and escape! Listen to your fairy friend as she guides you towards the exit. Play fun minigames and solve clever locks to make it to the next room in the castle.
Use your Hidden Object skills to search for the next hint and discover a young Princess’ destiny in Awakening: The Dreamless
Castle. |
The Celtic legend of Dire Grove has been passed down from generation to generation for centuries. Considered a fairytale, its telling was meant to frighten small children into staying in their beds through the night. A recently unearthed artifact in the United Kingdom,
however, proves the dark legend to be true! |
A young family stops at a mysterious old home for a picnic
and as the mother closes her eyes to enjoy the sun, she hears a horrific crash, the kids! As she enters the house, she is
confronted by a mystical mirror that’s taken her kids and locks them away in a magical world. A Hidden Object quest is
placed upon you to not just save the children, but to help a unique character in very mystical places! |
A dreadful murder and kidnapping has occurred in the Rue Morgue and only you can solve the dark crime! Follow the clues to find the killer and the missing family. Become the apprentice of the famed C. Auguste Dupin and solve the devious puzzles to find the hidden clues that will lead you to the monstrous murderer. Based on Edgar Allan Poe’s
most acclaimed murder mystery, Dark Tales: Edgar Allan Poe’s Murder in the Rue Morgue. |
Having made an incredible journey in time, you’ll find yourself in the medieval kingdom of Orion. Reveal an ancient curse and save the kingdom and its inhabitants. The last prince of Orion is waiting for your help! Open the weird locks and explore every room of the castle in
Echoes of the Past: Royal House of Stone. You will meet the castle’s inhabitants and learn the horrible mystery of the royal family. |
Cassandra finally has her magical ring back, and must now find and banish a mysterious demon that has come to our world! Along the way, you’ll learn new magical spells and help Violet find her missing brother, Michael. Cassandra’s Journey 2: The Fifth Sun of Nostradamus
will test all of your Hidden Object talents with unique gameplay and magical minigames! Banish the demon and save the world from evil! |
As a guest at the beautiful Nasse House, you are invited to take part in a thrilling mock-murder game. While visitors follow clues to find the killer, those in charge find themselves with a rising sense of uncertainty. Join famed detective Hercule Poirot as you discover that this charade could be the perfect disguise for a despicable scheme! Find hidden clues,
decode messages and solve puzzles to unravel a story of deception, secrets and a fatal end in Agatha Christie: Dead Man’s Folly. |
In the early 1900`s the legendary artwork, the Serpent of Isis, was stolen at the grand opening of the Egypt Museum in Cairo. Originally discovered by your grandfather, you have been searching for the missing masterpiece your entire adult life. One day,
a mysterious letter arrives indicating that the person who possesses the artwork can be found on board the Mont Palu Express. |
Archaeologist Samantha Swift is back in an all-new Hidden Object adventure that takes her across the globe visiting the lost tribes of Atlantis. Each tribe holds a piece of an ancient artifact that tunes into the Senses, and it’s up to Sam to recover them before the relic is used in the evil Markus Payne’s latest scheme! Outwit
Payne’s newest agent, the devious Colonel Tempesta, to ensure Samantha’s success in Samantha Swift and the Mystery from Atlantis. |
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