Best HOPA (Hidden Object Games) to Play in 2026 on PC

If you love HOPA games as much as I do, you know there are tons of new games launched each year. It’s difficult to keep track with the best of the best – but I am here to help you with that.

Today, I’m sharing the best hidden object puzzle adventures you should play this year, mixing amazing classics and older titles that aged well with newer releases. I had to go through hundreds of new games (who said PC HOPAs are dead?), but managed to come up with the winners, while still keeping some of the classics intact.

With these in mind, let’s jump right in and see the updated list of the best HOPAs to play in 2026!

Lost Lands 10 (Lost Lands X)

Release Date: March 2025
Developer: Five-BN Games
Perfect For: Fans of long, complex storylines and logic puzzles.

If you follow the HOPA scene, you know Five-BN sets the gold standard. While many players are still catching up on Sand Captivity, the series has moved forward. In this milestone tenth chapter, Susan is back, but the stakes have never been higher.

This time, the game relies less on finding random items in a junk pile and more on clever, inventory-based logic that makes you feel smart when you solve it.

The production value is sky-high, with cutscenes that actually look like a modern animated movie.

Grab it from Steam.

Secrets of Salem: Shadow of the Witch

Release: February 2025
Developer: Do Games
Perfect For: Players who love 1950s aesthetics mixed with the occult.

Step into the dazzling streets of 1950s Salem, a city where glamour masks danger, and magic simmers beneath the surface of modernity.

Dakota, the daughter of a Salem witch, returns to her hometown after receiving a mysterious letter about her mother’s death. Attacked by a shadowy figure, Dakota finds herself mortally wounded and trapped between the world of the living and the spirit realm.

With her body lying in a hospital bed, her soul journeys into Salem’s most haunted places. And you have to guide her through this amazing adventure!

Check out the game on Big Fish or Steam

Mystery Case Files: The House That Love Built

Release: November 2025
Developer: GrandMA Studios / Big Fish
Perfect For: Veterans of the franchise who want a darker, psychological twist.

The Master Detective returns in what might be the most unsettling entry in the franchise’s recent history. Released just in time for the holiday season, this game takes a hard left turn from the usual “haunted mansion” trope. You are investigating a famous architect whose creations are reportedly coming to life in twisted ways.

The visuals here are stunning, leaning heavily into gothic romance and psychological horror. It’s polished, the hidden object scenes are highly interactive (often requiring you to assemble objects rather than just find them), and the storyline keeps you guessing until the final cutscene.

Get it from Steam or Big Fish Games.

Twistingo: Blue Moon

Release: September 2024
Developer: MixoGames
Perfect For: Casual breaks and Bingo/Marble-popper fans.

Not your traditional HOPA, but more of a collection of minigames, including hidden object puzzle scenes, Twistingo Blue Moon is perfect for those moments when you simply want to relax a bit.

Step into the world of Lunara, where an icy curse has gripped a once-flourishing island. As you piece together the mystery of the moonstones, you’ll uncover ancient legends and work to bring life back to the island’s stunning landscapes.

As you explore this enchanting world, you’ll uncover hidden secrets, gather mystical moonstones, and work to break the icy spell of the Blue Moon.

Get the game on Steam or Big Fish.

Legendary Tales: Map of Hope

Release: October 2025
Developer: Five-BN Games
Perfect For: Adventure lovers who want a break from dark, gloomy horror.

Another heavy hitter from the creators of Lost Lands, this game proves that high fantasy is alive and well on PC. You play as a hero tasked with uniting disparate clans across a sprawling, colorful world to stop a coming war.

The “Map of Hope” mechanic is brilliant—you aren’t just moving from scene to scene; you are actively unlocking new regions on a map that changes based on your actions. It’s bright, colorful, and challenging without being frustrating. If you miss the old-school adventure vibes of games like King’s Quest but want modern HOPA mechanics, this is it.

Get it from Steam or Big Fish Games.

Mystery Case Files: The Riddle of Mrs. Bishop

Release: November 2024
Developer: GrandMA Studios
Perfect For: Detective fiction purists.

Get ready to take up the iconic badge once again when a disoriented, rambling stranger visits the agency asking for the Master Detective, kicking off an investigation into the unbelievable story of Mrs. Agnes Bishop.

What initially seems like a case of mild confusion takes an alarming turn when the visitor mumbles a name that should be long forgotten in this timeline. Soon, the Master Detective is hot on the trail in a case of family jealousy, secrets, and identities… but who’s really in control?

Play the game to find out – available on Steam and Big Fish.

Lady Mabel Mysteries: Death on Board

Release: October 2025
Developer: Elephant Games
Perfect For: Fans of Agatha Christie and Knives Out.

This is a fresh face in the genre and a fantastic start to 2026. Instead of supernatural demons or ancient curses, Death on Board is a grounded, classic “whodunit” set on a luxury cruise liner in the 1920s.

You play as Lady Mabel, an aristocrat with a knack for snooping. The hidden object scenes are cleverly integrated as “evidence gathering,” where finding an item actually gives you a clue to the murderer’s identity.

The dialogue is witty, the voice acting is surprisingly good, and the lack of jump-scares makes it a great choice for a rainy afternoon.

Check it out on Big Fish Games.

Millie and Friends: Hidden Object Puzzles

Release: March 2025
Developer: Hard Shark Games
Perfect For: Cozy gamers, kids, or anyone needing a “palate cleanser.”

If you’re looking for a different, playful and 100% cute alternative to traditional HOPAs, Millie and Friends is the perfect choice.

A cozy puzzle adventure, the game challenges you to help Millie and her friends uncover hidden objects in various, cute scenes! Explore family-friendly puzzles in playful locations from Millie’s bedroom to her classroom, and have fun learning along the way!

Check out the game on Steam.

Living Legends: Haunting Melody

Release: November 2025
Developer: Friendly Fox
Perfect For: Fans of dark fairytales and high-quality cinematics.

Friendly Fox has mastered the art of the “dark fairytale,” and Haunting Melody is their best work yet.

The story revolves around a musician who strikes a deal with a mysterious entity to save his dying sister, only to realize the price is much higher than he thought.

The audio design here is the star. The soundtrack shifts dynamically as you solve puzzles, and some riddles actually require you to listen to audio cues – a rare and welcome feature in this genre.

Get the game from Big Fish.

Edge of Reality: Island of Shadows

Release: October 2025
Developer: 4Friends Games
Perfect For: Surrealist art lovers and psychological mystery fans.

This one is a trip. Island of Shadows doesn’t follow normal logic, and that is its strength. You wake up on an island where gravity doesn’t always work and memories manifest as physical objects.

The “Hidden Object” scenes here are often fragmented or dreamlike, requiring you to think abstractly to find what you need. It explores themes of memory loss and guilt in a way that is surprisingly touching for a casual game. Visually, it’s one of the most unique titles released in the last 12 months.

Get the game from Big Fish.

Reflections of Life: A Shattered Heart

Release: November 2025
Developer: GrandMA Studios
Perfect For: High fantasy fans who love portal-hopping.

The Reflections of Life series has always been about grand scales and magical worlds, and A Shattered Heart pushes that to the limit as now you’re challenged to stop a void that is consuming entire dimensions.

The color palette is great – expect lots of glowing purples, blues, and golds. The gameplay is smooth, with a customizable difficulty level that lets you skip the harder mini-games if you just want to enjoy the ride.

Get the game from Big Fish.

Mystery Stories: Mountains of Madness

Developer: Cerasus Media
Perfect For: Lovecraft fans.

In Mystery Stories – Mountains of Madness, a chilling HOPA based on H.P. Lovecraft, you have to search for a missing expedition.

A polar researcher and her associate travel to a remote scientific base only to find that the expedition team is dead.

For answers, they trek to the mountains where they discover what seems to bring all previous beliefs into question.

You can get the game from Steam or WildTangent.

An Arcade Full of Cats

If you’re looking for something a bit different than your regular hidden object puzzle adventure, then this is the game you must play!

Join Leo and Fofiño as they navigate a feline-infused version of the arcade era, spanning from 1980 to the year 2000, all while attempting to find their way back to the present!

Search high and low for hidden feline companions across five captivating scenarios, each with its unique surprises. Pure hidden object fun!

The game is available on Steam.

Ms. Holmes: The Case of the Dancing Men

When heiress Olivia Cubitt disappears just before her wedding, your friend Oscar Watson knows just who to call!

Everyone close to Olivia has received strange letters with encryptions of dancing figures.

Your Uncle Sherlock once dealt with a similar case, and when you discover his case files have been stolen, it’s clear foul work is at play!

Get the game from Steam, WildTangent or Big Fish Games.

Honorable Mentions

I decided to keep the games I removed from the list above (because they are a bit older) and recommend them as honorable mentions, instead of completely removing them.

So if you still want to play more HOPAs than the ones listed above, these will do a great job, too, even though a few years old:

• Lost Lands: Sand Captivity (2022): Susan must return to the Lost Lands to break an ancient curse accidentally unleashed by her son.
• Mystery Case Files: The Dalimar Legacy (2023): Experience a mind-bending twist as the Master Detective is transported into the body of their greatest nemesis, Charles Dalimar, to uncover the origin of his madness.
• Knight Cats: Leaves on the Road (2023): Play as a brave feline guard in the charming village of Catstown on a perilous mission to find the governor’s missing niece.
• Bridge to Another World: A Trail of Breadcrumbs (2023): Join a grown-up Gretel in a dark fairytale world as she fights to protect the realm from malevolent witches and shadowy magic.
• Grim Tales: Dual Disposition (2023): Help Anna Gray clear her name after she is framed for a magical robbery by a dangerous double from an alternate reality.
• Dark City: Kyiv (2023): Explore the supernatural underbelly of Kyiv as a world-renowned detective investigating spiritualist fraud and ancient secrets.

If you know of any other amazing recent hidden object games released on PC, don’t hesitate to comment below and let us all know.