Free treasure hunt games come in three flavours: hidden object hunts where you search busy scenes, digging and adventure games with puzzles along the way, and apps for real-world hunts outdoors. All ten here are free to install from Google Play. Check the ads, in-app purchases and online labels before you start.
There's something about the word treasure that makes everyone sit up, whatever their age. Give a child a map with an X on it and they'll walk for miles, and adults are no different with a good puzzle.
I read the Google Play listing for each of these games and noted the developer, the install count, the ads and in-app purchases labels, and whether the listing mentions playing offline or needing the internet. They're listed in no special order.
The mix is wide on purpose. Some are relaxing hidden object games, one's a pirate point-and-click adventure, and one gets you off the sofa and outside with a real hunt.
Treasure hunt games compared
| Game | Developer | Google Play installs | Ads / in-app purchases | Offline wording on the listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scavenger Hunt | Popcore Games | 10M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Diggy's Adventure: Mine Puzzle | PIXEL FEDERATION, s.r.o. | 10M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | Listing says it 'requires an internet connection' |
| Treasure hunter | Ulab Games | 1M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Treasure Hunter - MMORPG | Mega Combat Studio | 1M+ | No ads label, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Scavenger Hunt Hidden Objects! | ENJOY GAMES | 1M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| The Hidden Treasures: Objects | G5 Entertainment | 1M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | 'You can play this game even if you're offline' |
| The Lost Treasure Lite | Syntaxity | 500K+ | No ads label, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Solitaire Treasure Hunt | Qublix Games | 100K+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Our Treasure Hunt | The Great Outdoors, LLC | 10K+ | No ads label, no in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Treasure Hunt Adventure | Mocusoft | 5K+ | Contains ads, no in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
Ten hunts to start today
Scavenger Hunt
A seek-and-find game where the maps are alive: kids play in the park, athletes work out and grannies cause a parking jam, all to distract you from what you're hunting for.
Diggy's Adventure: Mine Puzzle
You dig through mines, ancient tombs and mazes with Diggy, solving puzzles as you go. It's free to play, but its listing warns that you'll need to be online.
Treasure hunter
A metal detecting simulator with an open world and humorous quests. You play a detectorist exploring the countryside in search of finds.
Treasure Hunter - MMORPG
Despite the name, this is an online survival game: you gather, craft, build a village and defend it from other players. It's more about surviving than opening chests.
Scavenger Hunt Hidden Objects!
A silly take on the hidden object game that sends you looking in ridiculous places. The listing mixes puzzle-solving with the absurdity of a treasure hunt.
The Hidden Treasures: Objects
You choose between finding hidden objects or matching gems to move a Caribbean sea story forward, with Captain Aimee and a bird named Virgil.
The Lost Treasure Lite
A classic point-and-click adventure where you hunt for a pirate's lost treasure through a cove and an ancient temple. The first chapter is free, and its listing explains the rest comes through in-app purchases.
Solitaire Treasure Hunt
Solitaire with an adventure theme, where you race other players to treasures from history. It hasn't been updated in a long while, so expect an older game.
Our Treasure Hunt
The odd one out: it's for real-world hunts near you, solved while exploring outside, and you can create your own for friends. Its listing says you start by creating an account.
Treasure Hunt Adventure
Inspired by the treasure hunt mode of the old desktop minesweeper, you spot risky ground and think ahead as you dig for tools and bonus stages.
Hidden objects, digging or a real map?
Hidden object games like the two Scavenger Hunt titles and The Hidden Treasures are about sharp eyes. You scan a busy picture and tap what you find, which is relaxing and easy to dip into.
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Digging and adventure games, such as Diggy's Adventure and The Lost Treasure Lite, add puzzles and a story. They take longer, and they're better for a quiet afternoon than a two-minute wait.
What makes a hunt satisfying
- Clear goals: you should always know what you're looking for.
- Fair clues: the best puzzles feel obvious once you've solved them.
- Steady rewards: small finds along the way keep you going.
- A reason to come back: a story or a new area to explore next time.
Taking a hunt outside
Our Treasure Hunt is the only app here that's about real places. You can join hunts others have made or set your own for friends and family, which is a lovely way to get children walking.
If children are taking part, an adult should plan the route and go with them. The app makes the clues; it can't keep an eye on traffic.
Planning a family hunt with a phone
- Pick a small, safe area like a park or garden.
- Decide on five or six clues and where each one leads.
- Mix photo clues with simple riddles for different ages.
- Hide a small treat at the end.
- Walk the route once yourself before the children set off.
Puzzles on paper and on screen
If hidden object games hook you, it's worth reading why puzzle games are so popular with adults and what they do for your brain.
For a hunt with no screens at all, here's where to find free printable puzzles you can turn into clues.
And if you're curious how the digital ones are put together, this explainer on what a video puzzle game is and how they work covers it.
Why the search is the fun part
The treasure is rarely the point. It's the moment you spot the thing that's been hiding in plain sight, or solve the clue that had you stuck. Pick a game that matches the kind of searching you enjoy, and you'll keep coming back.
Frequently asked questions
Are there free treasure hunt games for Android?
Yes. All ten games here are free to install from Google Play.
Which treasure hunt game plays offline?
The Hidden Treasures: Objects says on its listing that you can play it even if you're offline.
Does Diggy's Adventure need the internet?
Yes. Its listing says it's free to play but needs an internet connection.
Is there an app for real treasure hunts?
Our Treasure Hunt lets you join or create hunts in real places. It shows no ads label and no in-app purchases.
Which treasure game suits younger children?
Hidden object games are the easiest to start with, because you simply look and tap. Every game here is rated Everyone.
Is The Lost Treasure Lite the full game?
No. Its listing says the first chapter is free, and the rest of the game comes through in-app purchases.
