Game of the Year 2008

Best Hidden Object Game

Lose your keys? Misplace the wallet? Maybe you need to spend more time sharpening your search skills by playing hidden-object games. Marked by locating items cleverly hidden in gorgeous, detailed environments, this relatively new genre took casual gaming by storm in 2008. Seek and ye shall find the best of the best below.

The Nominees Are...

Jewel Quest Mysteries

You got your match-three game in my hidden-object game! No, you got your hidden-object game in my match-three game! We're not quite sure where the latest Jewel Quest title fits, but we are sure that we loved it.

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Dream Day Wedding 2: Married In Manhattan

Though it sounds like the title of a bad romantic comedy, this gorgeous hidden-object extravaganza was a hit thanks to smart design and a very slick look.

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Mystery Case Files: Return To Ravenhearst

The beloved Mystery Case Files series returns to its roots in this stunning sequel. Blending hidden-object hunting with classic adventure game puzzle-solving, it's a unique take on the genre.




And the Winner Is

Posted: 3 Dec 2008