Comparison

Surface vs Hidden Objects

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Surface

Investigate a mysterious device that has risen from a lake, causing townspeople to vanish. Explore a strange new world, solve magical puzzles, and break a spell to save your family and hometown.

Highlights
  • Hidden object scenes
  • Magical puzzles
  • Thrilling mini-games
  • Bonus chapter
  • Collector's Edition exclusives
  • Creature collectibles
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Play the trial for FREE! Pay once & complete the adventure! After receiving an urgent phone call from you mother saying that your hometown is in imminent danger, you high-tail it back to Lightfalls to investigate. When you arrive though, a strange device has risen from the nearby lake, and all of the townspeople are missing. All except for one troubled boy, who may hold the fate of the entire town in his corrupt little hands. • HELP HEAL THE SCARS OF THE PAST What traumatic event caused this young child to become so unhinged? Is he exacting revenge on his tormentors, or has he been possessed by some spirit beyond his control? Journey to a strange new world and save your family from total disaster! • WHAT LIES BENEATH THE LAKE? Dive into the mystery amid fantastical hidden object scenes. • BREAK THE SPELL AND FREE THE TOWN! Come to the rescue through magical puzzles and thrilling mini-games. • FOLLOW IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ROYALTY IN THE BONUS CHAPTER Take on a new adventure and enjoy additional Collector’s Edition exclusives including Creature collectibles, special achievements, and more! *** Discover more from Big Fish! *** Check out our entire game library with our Big Fish Games app absolutely FREE here: http://bigfi.sh/BigFishGamesApp Sign up for our newsletter and never miss a new release or promotion again: http://bigfi.sh/iSplashNewsletter Big Fish is the leading global marketplace to discover and enjoy casual games. You can enjoy our virtually endless selection of games anytime, anywhere — on your PC, Mac, mobile phone, or tablet. Learn more at bigfishgames.com! Become a fan on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BigFishGames Follow us on Twitter: http://bigfi.sh/BigFishTwitter

About

Hidden Objects

Embark on an epic adventure as the last heir of a shattered order. Seek and find hidden objects across war-torn lands, ancient ruins, and dragon lairs to uncover secrets and restore balance to a world on fire. Solve puzzles and face challenges to forge your destiny.

Highlights
  • Seek and find hidden objects
  • Explore war-torn lands and ancient ruins
  • Uncover secrets of knights and dragons
  • Solve mind-challenging puzzles
  • Epic fantasy adventure storyline
  • Restore an ancient order
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Step into "Chivalry Quest: Sword and Flame", where epic adventure games meet the mystery of hidden object games! As the last heir of a shattered order, you must find hidden objects scattered across burning villages and ancient ruins. Each hidden puzzle object in picture unveils secrets of knights and dragons. Begin your hidden journey through peril, magic, and destiny—restoring balance to a world on fire in this ultimate test of courage among point and click adventure games and missing objects games alike! Not long after an escape from a burning village, you awaken in a stranger’s care - someone who seems to know more about your past than you do. What begins as a search for answers quickly becomes a journey through war-torn lands, burning skies, and secrets buried deep beneath the mountains. Whispers speak of a fallen order, a stolen power, and an ancient bond between knights and dragons that only you might restore. From windswept plains to molten caverns, every step pulls you closer to a force that could change the realm forever - or destroy it. In the heart of a cursed fortress, the final choice will be yours: embrace the fire… or be consumed by it. The legend says one knight will rise from the ashes to unite two worlds. That knight… is you. · A Hero’s Hidden Journey Embark on a hidden journey through enchanted lands in this fusion of adventure games and hidden object games. Find hidden objects in war-torn castles, cursed fortresses, and dragon lairs, uncovering each hidden puzzle object in picture that reveals the truth of your forgotten legacy. · Secrets in the Flames Face the Ashen Knight in a saga that redefines hidden object games. Battle through blazing ruins, uncover lost relics, and find hidden objects that hold the power to reshape the realm. Each hidden puzzle object in picture adds to your legend in this thrilling hidden journey of redemption. · Mind of the Knight Challenge your mind and courage in this blend of adventure games and hidden object games! Solve cunning puzzles, search for every hidden puzzle object in picture, and find hidden objects that unlock forbidden knowledge. Your quest leads through fire, faith, and fate itself. · Rise from the Ashes From molten caverns to stormy plains, experience the epic fusion of adventure games and hidden object games. Discover each hidden puzzle object in picture, find hidden objects lost to time, and complete your journey to restore an ancient order destined to rise from ashes. Begin your quest today! Try the free trial and experience the journey that will test your courage, your wits, and your destiny! ----- Questions? Email us at support@dominigames.com Find other games on our official website: https://dominigames.com/ Become our fan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dominigames Check out our Instagram and stay tuned: https://www.instagram.com/dominigames

Screenshots

Surface4 screens
Hidden Objects4 screens

Verdict

The call

Surface and Hidden Objects both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of Surface's written reviews are positive against 29% of Hidden Objects's. Surface also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (181 vs 49). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Surface sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hidden Objects sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Surface against 4.5 for Hidden Objects. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 181 and 49 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Surface's written reviews are positive against 29% of Hidden Objects's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Surface versus Hidden Objects: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurfaceHidden Objects
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (181 ratings)4.5 (49 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.3% of reviews — better28.6% of reviews
Number of ratings181 — better49
Update frequency—Every 6 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size621 MB848 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperBig Fish Games, IncDO GAMES LIMITED

Customer experience

Surface

All ratings182 ratings
Positive85.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive70.3%
Neutral5.4%
Negative24.3%

Hidden Objects

All ratings49 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral8.2%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%

Bugs and requests

Surface

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Quit working
  • Took forever to load
  • Black screen on opening
  • Lost all progress
  • Mini games do not work
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  • Purchase not found
  • Game will not open after purchase
  • No purchase found after reinstall
  • Pieces wouldn’t move in puzzles
  • The register wouldn’t allow connections
  • The houses wouldn’t let me move the windows

Requested features

5 requests
  • Fix games so players can play what they paid for
  • Make games longer or price them cheaper
  • Focus on making the three main ingredients shine
  • Try actually hiding objects, and trying new formats
  • Make a full free version

Hidden Objects

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Surface

One-time1
  • Full Game Unlock + Bonus Content$6.99
5 purchases

Hidden Objects

One-time5
  • Update to deluxe$1.99
  • Full Game Unlock 30% Discount$8.99
  • Unlock$10.49
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  • Full Game Unlock$11.99
  • Buy deluxe$14.99

Questions

Is Surface free?
Surface is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hidden Objects free?
Hidden Objects is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Surface or Hidden Objects?
Hidden Objects is rated higher. Surface averages 4.4 out of 5 from 181 ratings, while Hidden Objects averages 4.5 from 49 ratings.
Do Surface or Hidden Objects have ads?
Hidden Objects shows ads; Surface does not.

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