The field of casual gaming has given us several fan-favorite game series throughout the years, from enduring Hidden Object series. Some of the very finest game franchises that have ruled the charts and the hearts of fans all over the world for a long time and for many years to come were included in our carefully curated list of casual gaming series.
Awakening Series
In a mystery castle, Princess Sophia awakens after a century-long nap. In the epic 7-part hidden object adventure series Awakening, she must now travel through mystical lands in search of her people. Awakening was first presented to the casual games industry by Boomzap Entertainment in 2010 to tremendous acclaim, and the rest is history. Princess Sophia’s enchanted adventures in the Awakening games, which have been discontinued for quite some time, are nonetheless fondly recalled by both fans and critics as one of the most recognizable hidden object game brands.
Bridge to another World Series
The Bridge to Another World Series is a must-play if you enjoy fantasy adventure games! The inventive world-building and complex gameplay that Friendly Fox Studio brilliantly combines to create enduring fantasy adventures that are both exhilarating and magical.
Christmas Stories Series
Christmas is perhaps the favorite holiday of many lovers of casual video games, and no other series can convey the joyous holiday mood as effectively as the Christmas Stories series. Every year, Elephant Games enchants us with stunning eye-candy graphics and a cheery “Save Christmas” plot. Christmas Stories is a HOPA holiday tradition since it’s hard not to adore this assortment of joyful Christmas tales!
Christmas Wonderland Series
Casual Arts Games is the company behind the Christmas Wonderland game series. Because they’re so fantastic, these family-friendly Hidden Object games are ideal for Christmas, Christmas in July, and any other occasion.
The Christmas Spirit Series
The Christmas Spirit games are provided by Domini Games. These lovely hidden object games feature a Christmas fairytale theme.
Dark Parables Series
A fantasy Hidden Object game series called Dark Parables is produced by Blue Tea Games and Eipix Entertainment. In 2010, the well acclaimed game Dark Parables: Curse of the Briar Rose helped make the Fragmented Object (FROG) subgenre more well-known. Each new Dark Parables game gives a unique take on a traditional fairy tale, including Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, the Little Mermaid, and Red Riding Hood.
Dark Romance Series
Domini Games was originally an underdog in the field of casual games before it rose to become the HOPA behemoth it is now. One of the studio’s very first titles, the original Dark Romance game, debuted in 2014 to chart-topping success, making it a genuine sleeper smash. Then, this dark fantasy series developed a life of its own, winning the hearts of fans everywhere with its endearing plot-lines and distinctive two-perspectives game-play.
Dark Tales Series
The first Dark Tales game, a detective mystery hidden object adventure largely based on a spooky poem by Edgar Allan Poe, was released by AMAX Interactive (formerly ERS-G Studios) in 2010. After many years and numerous poetry adaptations, the Dark Tales series has established Detective Dupin as one of the most recognizable figures in the hidden object game industry.
Darkness and Flame Series
The voyage of Alice begins when she discovers a strange box containing a Bird of Fire egg. Her life is irrevocably altered when the sacred bird enters her body and leaves a scorched mark on her arm. In one of the most renowned Hidden Object Adventure series ever made, set out on a grand adventure with Alice.
Drawn Series
The smallest Stonebriar daughter, Iris, is confined inside the Painted Tower. However, few are aware of her miraculous ability to transform her drawings into actual objects and environments. Come along with Iris on her magical and wondrous voyage. One of the most distinctive and superior casual game series ever created, Drawn is a favorite of both players and reviewers. Its concluding trilogy endures as a must-play classic that is ideal for both novice players and devoted followers who want to relive it.
Grim Tales Series
Elephant Games’ Grim Tales is a well-known Hidden-Object Puzzle adventure game series in HOPA genre. The series centers on Anna Gray, a private investigator entrusted with finding her family’s missing members and rescuing them from otherworldly evil forces.
Mystery Tales Series
Mystery Tales is a long-running Hidden-Object Puzzle adventure game series from Domini Games.
Haunted Hotel Series
After taking over the development from Specialbit Studio early in the series, Elephant Games swiftly established Haunted Hotel as one of its premier hidden object adventure series. The Haunted Hotel series is a must-play for anyone who hankers after frightening adventure games since the games consistently offer the thrills with amazing world-building, thrilling storytelling, and a decent amount of good-old terror.
Detectives United Series
Elephant Games’ crossover gaming franchise is called Detectives United. It brings together Agents Brown and Shade of Mystery Trackers, Richard Gray and Anna Gray of Grim Tales, and James Blackthorne of Haunted Hotel to form an elite detective squad that specializes in the trickiest supernatural cases.
Immortal Love Series
Immortal Love is a long-running Hidden-Object Puzzle adventure game series from 4Friends Games (Friendly Fox Games).
Hidden Expedition Series
Get ready for international adventures with H.E.L.P. in the Hidden Expedition series.
This hidden object series, which debuted in 2006, is still bringing thrilling missions and engrossing narratives to gamers all over the world.
Labyrinths of the World Series
Unquestionably, one of the visually appealing hidden object series is the Labyrinths of the World series. Domini Games sends the user on an adventurous journey across strange lands with each adventure. Labyrinths of the World games are not to be missed because they have excellent production value and feature-rich gameplay.
Living Legends Series
When it comes to creating stunning fantasy adventure games, Friendly Fox Studios (4 Friends Games) are the industry leaders. One of the studio’s first forays into the Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure subgenre was Living Legends. The Living Legends video games have succeeded in winning over HOPA lovers all around the world and will do so in the future thanks to their captivatingly crafted fairy tales, endearing gameplay, and cutting-edge production.
Lost Lands Series
The Lost Lands series never fails to deliver when it comes to gloomy fantasy games. FIVE-BN Games has the most extensive knowledge in the hidden object adventure genre possible thanks to their tight working relationship with Alawar. Every Lost Lands game transports the player on an exhilarating journey through uncharted country. With the always great Lost Lands series, FIVE-BN Games solidified their position in the HOPA market through stunning visuals and expertly created storylines.
Mystery Case Files Series
The most revered Hidden Object franchise!
Big Fish Games introduced PC gamers to the hidden object genre in 2005, which led to the creation of the Mystery Case Files series. Then, in 2008, it single-handedly started the Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure (HOPA) craze with Mystery Case Files: Return to Ravenhearst, revolutionizing the game industry for the second time.
Nevertales Series
When the first Nevertales game was released in 2013, Mad Head Games—at the time a relative newcomer—became the talk of the town. Even though this top-selling hidden object series has continued to release sequels after sequels, it never forgets what first made it so great. For those who prefer a quick diversion from the hectic real-life into a beautiful realm of fairy tales and fantastical creatures, Nevertales is an essential gaming series.
Nightmares from the Deep Series
Nightmares from the Deep is frequently mentioned as a favorite series by fans of hidden object games. The Nightmares from the Deep trilogy not only wowed HOPA gamers all around the world when it originally released, but it also made Artifex Mundi a significant force to be reckoned with in the casual gaming industry. Experience one of the most iconic hidden object series of all time as you embark on an exciting journey filled with evil curses, eerie mermaids, and spooky pirates.
Phantasmat Series
The first Phantasmat game revolutionized the casual gaming industry, and the series’ subsequent installments have brought fresh concepts to horror adventure games. Even after passing through several different developers, Phantasmat is still one of the most dependable horror HOPA series.
PuppetShow Series
With a focus on puppets that come to life and puppetry in general, PuppetShow is a long-running Hidden-Object Puzzle adventure game series in HOPA format from AMAX Interactive (previously known as ERS Games).
Reflections of Life Series
It is your responsibility as a respected member of the Order of the Guardians to preserve the harmony between all magical realms and safeguard their inhabitants against paranormal forces. You can use intricate gameplay and stunning visuals in Reflections of Life, the acclaimed fantasy Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure series by GrandMA Studios, to stretch your creative muscles. Set out on thrilling adventures in intricately designed worlds!
Rite of Passage Series
Before Mad Head Games went on to become a household brand in the realm of hidden object adventure games, Rite of Passage: The Perfect Show introduced them to all of us. Since then, the Rite of Passage series has kept players spellbound and enthralled with its creative ideas and never-ending fantasy adventures.
Surface Series
Surface is a fantasy hidden objects game that takes place in the real word to another dimension whether is on a movie screen or up in the sky with a new protagonist.
The Unseen Fears Series
The Unseen Fears series by GrandMA Studios debuted in 2017 to acclaim. The Unseen Fears enthralls players with a gripping paranormal story conveyed through inventive, painstakingly created gameplay with each new chapter. The Unseen Fears continues to produce genre-leading games thanks to these factors and the developer’s industry-leading production quality.
Whispered Secrets Series
Whispered Secrets has steadily but surely grown in popularity among Hidden Object fans over the years.
GrandMA Studios brilliantly constructs a heartrending tale of drama and tragedy in each Whispered Secrets story, frequently supported by the studio’s renowned imaginative game mechanics and first-rate production.