Howdy, Jacob!

A hidden-object game mixing puppet videos with dystopian dark humor

SeedBolt Studios LLC · Released Dec 17, 2020

Reviews: Very Positive; 87% of 69
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 4 years ago; Aug 10, 2022
Minimum PC: 512 MB; 2 GB RAM · 2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Howdy, Jacob!?

You play Chandler, showrunner of Laughsail, a state propaganda TV show. In this point-and-click hidden-object game, you search pictures for concealed items while checking the training program for a replacement actor.

For you if...

+you enjoy cute characters in unsettling settings

Not for you if...

−you prefer uninterrupted gameplay without story cutscenes

What players say

87% of 69 reviews are positive

Players praise the artwork, humor, and puppet performances. The main criticism is that the hidden-object puzzles are too simple.

Screenshots and trailer

Howdy, Jacob! system requirements

Minimum: 512 MB, 2 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows XP+
Graphics: 512 MB
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0

Does Howdy, Jacob! have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Howdy, Jacob! run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Howdy, Jacob! use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

Recent updates

Aug 10, 2022 · Patch Notes - 8/9/22