Hidden Art is a 2D scavenger hunt puzzle game for casual players on iOS and Android.
Product velocity
Intense
Daily rank 🇺🇸
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Games
Sentiment
4.7
248 reviews
Nemesis
June's Journey: Hidden Objects
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
Users hire this app for low-stress, accessible object-finding sessions that serve as a quick mental break during downtime.
For Casual puzzle players and families seeking low-stress, accessible scavenger hunt gameplay.
What does it look like?
Key features
Special items that point to hidden objects or reveal the nearest item on the map
High-resolution 2D map allowing manual zoom and pan to locate items
Gameplay mode without countdowns or pressure to finish levels quickly
How much does it cost?
Ad-supported model with IAP for hints and progression assistance, anchored by high-frequency ad-impression inventory.
Velocity
Intense developmentShow more...
4 versions in history. Development pace: intense.
Who built it?
New Story Inc. (Apps)
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What do users think recently?
The recent review mood reads mixed. Users appreciate hidden object gameplay mechanics provide a satisfying experience for genre enthusiasts.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- Hidden object gameplay mechanics provide a satisfying experience for genre enthusiasts
- Forced internet connectivity requirements frustrate users who prefer offline play sessions
3 of 3 recent reviews analyzed · limited sample
Read the full review analysisCompetition
Competitive landscape for Hidden Art：Hidden Objects 2D
How's the Games market?
The app maintains a high 4.6+ rating across both platforms, but the lack of significant chart presence suggests it currently functions as a niche title rather than a category leader.
Read the market outlookThe rivals identified
By wooga
Dominates the hidden object genre with massive scale and a long-standing narrative-driven live service model.
- Integrates complex narrative chapters that drive long-term retention beyond simple object-finding mechanics.
- Utilizes high-fidelity period-piece art styles to differentiate from generic 2D scavenger hunt visuals.
- Features a robust social club system allowing players to compete in team-based detective leagues.
Seekers Notes: Hidden ObjectsContender
Hidden City: Object SeekersContender
Find Out - Hidden ObjectsContenderUnlock the head-to-head verdict: where this rival wins, and where it loses.
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Key takeaways for Hidden Art：Hidden Objects 2D
Where is it heading?
The scavenger hunt market is consolidating around titles that offer either high-fidelity narrative depth or frictionless, offline-capable casual play. Hidden Art is currently exposed because its connectivity requirement forces users to choose between ad-supported frustration or switching to a competitor, so revenue stability depends on decoupling the core loop from network status.
- Mandatory internet connectivity requirements frustrate users, which drives negative sentiment and creates a churn risk against offline-capable competitors.
- The core scavenger hunt loop is well-received, providing a stable foundation for retention if the connectivity barrier is removed.
The SWOT
- Intuitive UI lowers entry barriers for family demographics
- Ad-free active play sessions drive high satisfaction
- Offline play mode would remove primary churn driver
- Wearable integration could capture short-session casual market
Next best moves
Enable offline play mode because mandatory connectivity is the top complaint → reduce churn
+ 1 more prioritized moveThe counter-intuitive read
The app's lack of narrative depth is a…
Read the full takeFeature gaps
Narrative-driven chapters (available in June's Journey) +1
Since the last report: The app transitioned to a freemium model and faces new user friction regarding mandatory connectivity, despite maintaining a stable core gameplay loop.
Bottom line
The app succeeds in delivering a satisfying core search loop, but the mandatory internet requirement creates unnecessary churn, so the team must prioritize offline accessibility to protect the user base from competitors.
Unlock 2 critical frictions, 2 market threats, 1 more prioritized move and the analyst’s take.
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