Get your trusty eyeballs ready for overtime. Valve’s next themed digital event is bringing massive discounts on the hidden-object genre from April 9th through the 13th.
Are you constantly looking for something? Have you lost your keys? Did you misplace your phone? Well, Valve unfortunately can’t help you find any of your real-world belongings, but they can help you find some incredible deals to add to your digital backlog.
Valve has officially announced the Steam Hidden Object Fest, a brand-new themed event dedicated entirely to games that test your observation skills. Set to kick off this Thursday, April 9th at 10:00 a.m. PT, the festival will run through the weekend until April 13th, offering steep discounts, free demos, and highlights on all things hidden.
Relaxing Finds and Stressful Searches
The hidden object genre has evolved massively over the years, growing far beyond the simple, static “I Spy” browser games of the early 2000s. Today, the genre encompasses everything from cozy, relaxing puzzle games to intense, narrative-driven horror experiences.
To give players a taste of what to expect, Valve dropped an official trailer highlighting a wide spectrum of titles that will be featured during the event.
If you are looking to unwind, you can scour the screen for felines in A Castle Full of Cats, solve intricate, mechanical puzzles in Boxes: Lost Fragments, or experience the emotional, beautifully illustrated journey of When The Past Was Around.
On the flip side, if you prefer your item-hunting with a healthy dose of stress and high stakes, the festival will also feature pulse-pounding titles like the terrifying True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 3, the dystopian Quarantine Zone: The Last Check, and the time-traveling investigation game Crime O’Clock.
Prepare Your Wallets (And Eyeballs)
“Steam’s Hidden Object Fest is putting discounts right in front of your face and hiding everything else,” the official trailer cheekily notes. “Not because we’re jerks, it’s part of the fun of these games!”
Whether you are a hardcore puzzle enthusiast or just someone looking for a casual weekend distraction, the Hidden Object Fest is shaping up to be a fantastic mid-spring event. The fun officially begins on April 9th, giving you a few days to prepare your wishlist before diving into the chaos.
Watch the Official Steam Hidden Object Fest Trailer: YouTube Link
You can check out the official landing page for the event right here: store.steampowered.com/category/hidden_object. Happy hunting!