Hidden in Plain Sight
Multiplayer party game about blending into crowds and finding rivals
Adam Spragg · Released Jul 16, 2014
- Reviews
- Overwhelmingly Positive
- 99% of 970
- Recent reviews
- Very Positive
- 100% of 16 in 30 days
- Players
- 4
- daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Last update on Steam
- 3 weeks ago
- Oct 14, 2026
What is Hidden in Plain Sight?
Players compete in short matches across several modes. Each controls one character in a crowd of identical computer-controlled characters, tries to complete a mode-specific objective without drawing attention, and attempts to identify and eliminate rivals.
For you if...
- +you enjoy quick party rounds with friends
- +you like reading opponents and masking your intentions
- +you want controls newcomers can learn quickly
Not for you if...
- −you want a single-player game
- −you prefer longer matches over quick rounds
What players say
99% of 970 reviews are positive · 100% of 16 in the last 30 days
Players praise the simple controls and the mind games that develop as friends get better at hiding and spotting each other. Recent players also say online play and larger groups have been added.
Screenshots and trailer
Hidden in Plain Sight system requirements
Minimum: that supports Pixel Shade…, 0.5 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run Hidden in Plain Sight?
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- OS
- Windows XP or later
- Processor
- 1.2GHz processor
- Graphics
- Graphics Card that supports Pixel Shader 2.0 and Vertex Shader 2.0
- Memory
- 512 MB RAM
- Storage
- 200 MB available space
- DirectX
- Version 9.0c
- Notes
- This game requires Xbox compatible (or emulated) controllers! Minimum resolution 1280x720!
Recommended
- OS
- Windows XP or later
- Processor
- 1.4GHz processor
- Graphics
- Graphics Card that supports Pixel Shader 2.0 and Vertex Shader 2.0
- Memory
- 1 GB RAM
- Storage
- 200 MB available space
- DirectX
- Version 9.0c
- Notes
- This game requires Xbox compatible (or emulated) controllers! Minimum resolution 1280x720!
Does Hidden in Plain Sight have co-op or multiplayer?
Yes: co-op split-screen; PvP split-screen. There is no single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.
Does Hidden in Plain Sight run on Steam Deck?
Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.
- All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
- Shows Steam Deck controller icons
- In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
- Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Full controller support
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Steam features
- Family Sharing
- Languages
- Text only: English, Simplified Chinese.
Does Hidden in Plain Sight 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 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam
Tags
- Local Multiplayer
- 4 Player Local
- Local Co-Op
- Party Game
- Casual
- Indie
- Action
- Stealth
- Multiplayer
- Social Deduction
- Party
- Pixel Graphics
- Funny
- Co-op
- Replay Value
- Strategy
Recent updates
- Sep 18, 2026 · Hidden in Plain Sight Online is now available
- Aug 10, 2026 · Controller helper update
- Dec 25, 2025 · Added Simplified Chinese
- Nov 30, 2022 · Crash bugfix
- Nov 25, 2022 · Turkish Bug fix
1 DLC available.
