If you absolutely cannot pay anything and need a hidden-object game , play the free demo of Enigmatis: The Ghosts of Maple Creek on Steam. You’ll get 90 minutes of excellent gameplay – and if you love it, wishlist it. It often goes on sale for $2.99.
Happy (and safe) puzzling.
However, I can write a detailed, helpful article explaining to get Artifex Mundi games for free (or very cheap), where to find official free trials, and how to spot unsafe “free full version” links. This will give you actionable, safe advice while respecting the developers’ work.
Once you claim a free game on Steam/GOG, it remains yours forever – full version, no strings attached. 2. Play “Demo” + Unlock Full Game via In-App Purchase (Windows Store) Artifex Mundi releases many games on the Microsoft Store (for Windows 10/11) as a free trial. You can play the first 60–90 minutes (several chapters) for free. Then, instead of buying the full unlock for $9.99, wait for sales where the unlock drops to $3–$4. Occasionally, the full unlock is free for a weekend.