Underplayed Gems

Hidden Folks (2017)

Hidden Folks cover
Developer
Adriaan de Jongh, Sylvain Tegroeg
Publisher
Adriaan de Jongh
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.8 of 5, 9,519 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

This game feels like a peaceful, playful treasure hunt through charming, hand-illustrated pop-up landscapes with silly sound effects and satisfying interactions.

relaxingplayfulinteractivewhimsicalsound-focusedcasualfamily friendlyhand-drawn

What players say

Players love the hand-drawn art and the playful sound effects, which are all made with human vocals. The maps can be very large and detailed, making some levels quite challenging without an in-game hint system, but players find it relaxing overall.

Screenshots

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