Hideko

Released Dec 2024

A short mystery game about nature. ☀️☁️🍃 Explore the rules of a small sandbox world 🔎 Combine elements to create new forms of life! ❤️

98% positive · 100 reviews

Done

All announced content has been released

High confidence

Done

All announced content has been released

High confidence

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Steam Updated 6 Oct 2026 $2.49 $4.99 −50%

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Evaluation

Hideko launched on December 20, 2024 as a self-contained short mystery game. The store description defines it as a complete, finite experience with 50 items to discover, 20 stars to collect, and around 1–2 hours of playtime — language consistent with a finished, packaged product rather than one designed to receive ongoing content. The only post-launch communication was a small audio bug hotfix on December 21, 2024. No DLC has been listed, no future content has been announced, and the developer has made no statements suggesting additional updates are planned. Sokpop Collective is known for releasing small, complete indie games, and Hideko fits that pattern exactly.

Evidence

Store description presents Hideko as a complete, finite product: 50 items, 20 stars, and approximately 1–2 hours of playtime — no mention of future updates or ongoing content.

description · Dec 20, 2024 source development ending

high

A small audio bug hotfix was released the day after launch. This is the only post-launch communication, and it contains no indication of planned future content.

news post · Dec 21, 2024 source ambiguous

low

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Details

Developer

Sokpop Collective

Publisher

Sokpop Collective

Achievements

Platform

Windows, macOS

Controller

—

Steam Deck

Not rated

Players

Single-player

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About this game

Hideko is a short mystery game about nature. ☀️☁️🍃

Explore the rules of a small sandbox world to create new objects, plants and other forms of life! Discover special situations and interactions to earn stars to increase your inventory-size and unlock new areas.

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