# Spirit of the Ancient Forest — Hidden Object Adventure > Fantasy hidden object adventure game with puzzles and story. (iPhone/iPad app by Absolutist Ltd.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spirit-of-the-ancient-forest/id1257639064 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Absolutist Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/354691168) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Family - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.70/5 from 109 App Store ratings · 53 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 7.0 · 370 MB - Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Russian - Released: 2017-12-07 - Data updated: 2026-08-26 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spirit-of-the-ancient-forest/id1257639064/reviews.md ## What is Spirit of the Ancient Forest? In the world, where magic oppose technology, nature forces yield to machinery. In this fantasy adventure, make you way through clutter hidden object scenes and solve engaging sliding puzzles to protect the magic forest from the evil Dark Lord. - 90+ game levels - 10 hidden object modes and puzzle mechanics - Exciting and colorful fictional world - Beautiful slider and jigsaw puzzles - 3 difficulty modes to meet your preferred level of challenge - Amiable animal characters In this colorful hidden object puzzle game it’s up to you to thwart the Dark Lord as he attempts to eliminate magic. Follow Sarah, through fantasy woodlands and steampunk city to the Dark Lord’s Citadel. His minions will be interfering with your attempts to save the dying Great Tree, growing in the heart of the ancient forest. This family game takes advantage of the pure hidden object gameplay and variety of puzzle mini-games. Prove your finding skills as you match identical items on a clutter-style hidden object locations. Rush against the clock to meet the level objective and collect crystals to earn hints. Extra hint is credited for every 10 crystals found. And the challenge differs on each level. For instance find matching pairs of items hidden among dozens of little things. Or find hidden items, one of which is colorful, and the other is grey. So, master your searching skills as you progress and enjoy the story which unfolds. As for bonus mini-games, these are variously shaped jigsaw puzzles and sliders. Whimsical artwork and a cast of remarkable characters complements the finding objects gameplay. It makes this HOG an enthralling game for kids. Moreover, this free hidden object game comes in full version, so you can complete the adventure without any purchases. ## Key features - 90+ game levels - 10 hidden object modes - Sliding and jigsaw puzzles - 3 difficulty modes - Clutter-style hidden object scenes - Story-driven adventure ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 53) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spirit-of-the-ancient-forest/id1257639064/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Great game!! *2026-04-14, version 1.0.13* It’s crazy how people prefer to play popular games that harass you with ads and have moneygrabs everywhere. Games like this are gems! ### 5/5 — Enjoyable *2025-08-30, version 1.0.13* Found on Windows 7 too & didn’t expect to find it on the App Store. It’s good but the modes of play don't seem to work. For example I want to play on ‘very casual’ without time limits so I can walk away to do other necessary stuff for short periods but it times out too quickly. It seems as though there is always a too fast time limit. Doesn’t give much of a break for one’s eyes through all the searches. Thankfully few ads than it’s competition hence lasting a long time with me. ### 4/5 — Enjoyable *2022-06-12, version 1.0.13* Found on Windows 7 too & didn’t expect to find it on the App Store. It’s good but the modes of play don't seem to work. For example I want to play on ‘very casual’ without time limits so I can walk away to do other necessary stuff for short periods but it times out too quickly. It seems as though there is always a too fast time limit. Doesn’t give much of a break for one’s eyes through all the searches. ### 5/5 — Challenging & Fun Game *2021-11-11, version 1.0.13* Love this game. Some levels took me days to complete. I’d love to see more levels added!!!! ### 3/5 — Schönes Spiel aber …. *2021-11-06, version 1.0.13* Eine schöne Spielidee aber das Spiel hat Fehler. Manchmal reagiert ein Teil nicht und die Zeit läuft weiter. Nachdem bei Lewel 40 immer noch nichts gespeichert war, habe ich das Spiel gekauft, weil ich dachte es liegt an der Demoversion. Leider nein, es wird immer noch nichts gespeichert. Habe einen neuen Namen angelegt, auch umsonst. Außerdem dachte ich nach dem Kauf gibt es noch andere Spielversionen. Leider nein. Warum habe ich es überhaupt gekauft?! Eine Antwort wäre schön ### 5/5 — No running out of energy *2021-04-01, version 1.0.13* The puzzles are hard but you can repeat them as many times as you want without having to pay money ### 5/5 — Good game *2020-06-04, version 1.0.13* Fun ### 5/5 — Super tolles Spiel *2020-05-29, version 1.0.13* Das Spiel lässt mich abschalten vom Stress und macht Mega viel Spaß!👍 ### 5/5 — Татьяна *2020-04-21, version 1.0.13* Игрушка замечательная. Жаль, что разработчики исчезли и нет обновлений ### 5/5 — Love this! *2020-02-25, version 1.0.13* Don’t like the timer. Happy they have a very casual mode. I like to play at leisure. Great way to pass some time. ## Frequently asked questions about Spirit of the Ancient Forest ### What is Spirit of the Ancient Forest about? Spirit of the Ancient Forest is a fantasy adventure game where players help protect a magical forest from an evil Dark Lord. You'll navigate through cluttered hidden object scenes and solve various puzzles to progress through the story and save the Great Tree. ### What kind of puzzles are in the game? The game features a variety of puzzles including sliding puzzles and jigsaw puzzles. It also includes 10 different hidden object modes and puzzle mechanics, such as finding matching pairs or identifying a colorful item versus a grey one. ### Is this game free to play? Yes, this is a free hidden object game that comes in its full version. You can complete the entire adventure without making any in-game purchases, although in-app purchases are available. ### What are the difficulty options? The game offers 3 difficulty modes to suit your preferred level of challenge. This allows players to tailor their experience, whether they prefer a more relaxed pace or a more demanding gameplay session. ### Who is this game suitable for? This game is described as a family game and an enthralling game for kids. It combines pure hidden object gameplay with a variety of puzzle mini-games, making it enjoyable for a wide range of players who like fantasy stories and finding objects. ## Version history (last 3 releases) ### 1.0.13 — 2018-01-11 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Dear friends, thank you so much for your great feedback! In this update we have fixed several bugs and improved game performance. Thank you for being with us! Feel free to share your game achievements with your friends! Please review this update - it’s really important to us. Thank you! ### 1.0.12 — 2017-12-23 Dear friends, thank you so much for your great feedback! Thank you for being with us! ### 1.0.9 — 2017-12-07 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Spirit of the Ancient Forest | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Detective Montgomery Fox 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-montgomery-fox-2/id6448468805) | 4.9 (10) | Free | Games | | [Hidden Express](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-express/id771048220) | 4.6 (383) | Free | Games | | [Peter Rabbit -Hidden World-](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peter-rabbit-hidden-world/id1351208637) | 4.8 (555) | Free | Games | | [Christmas Mansion Puzzle Saga](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-mansion-puzzle-saga/id1174329493) | 4.6 (7,728) | Free | Games | | [Tile Mansion - Puzzle & Design](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tile-mansion-puzzle-and-design/id1600906944) | 4.6 (1,667) | Free | Games | | [Rainbow Web 3](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainbow-web-3/id721562846) | 4.0 (168) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Absolutist Ltd - [Bubblez: Magic Bubble Quest](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubblez-magic-bubble-quest/id354691165) - [Bubblez: Magic Bubble Quest HD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubblez-magic-bubble-quest-hd/id379606046) - [Mysteriez: Find Hidden Numbers](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysteriez-find-hidden-numbers/id420612349) - [Jet Ducks HD: Free Shooting Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jet-ducks-hd-free-shooting-game/id448296134) - [ABC Mysteriez: Hidden Objects](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abc-mysteriez-hidden-objects/id453428792) - [Tap the Bubble: Free Arcade Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-the-bubble-free-arcade-game/id496568715) All apps by Absolutist Ltd: https://appshunter.io/developer/354691168 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-26.*