Hidden Folks

This was such a fun and enjoyable game to play after working each day - the animations were cute and surprising and the levels were challenging but didn't make you feel like giving up. The black and white visuals actually make it easier on the eyes when playing (i.e. less visual noise/distractions in an already visually rich game) so the overall experience of playing the game is calming and relaxing. This is actually the only game I've ever finished - that's how much I enjoyed playing it. I'm hoping if I wait long enough I'll forget enough of the game that it will feel brand new when I play it again. Highly recommend it for anyone looking for a relaxing/cozy game.

This is very casual. But still quite enjoyable. As the levels grow bigger, finding all the searched items/people is becoming harder. But the most relaxing things are the hand drawn style and most of all the men-made sounds. And the way you can interact with many things (or even have to in some cases) is also very lovely.

When I saw the announcement for Hidden Folks 2, which seemed exactly like my type of game, and learned the developers are from my home country, the Netherlands, I knew I had to play the first game. And I did. It’s very simple, but that’s part of its charm. I loved that everything is hand drawn, and the sound effects are hilarious. They really made me laugh. I really enjoyed my time with Hidden Folks. Some levels were quite challenging, and I had to use a guide a few times, but that never took away from the fun. It’s a cozy game that helped me relax after a long day. If you enjoy hidden object games, you’ll probably enjoy Hidden Folks too. It also works great on Steam Deck.