Launched in 2015, MYTONA's Seekers Notes is the best game in the hidden object genre. On iPhone, iPad, Android or Microsoft and Amazon devices this game is free and available for everyone! July 29th will be Seekers Notes' 9th birthday. Over all those years, the game has steadily retained players and broken into the top lists and featured sections of stores. In that time, Seekers Notes has been downloaded more than 43,000,000 times in 195 countries around the world!
As of the second quarter of 2024, the game firmly holds the second-highest position in the ranking of casual games in the hidden object genre. The key secret to the game's long-term success is the fact that Seekers Notes has found its audience—people who value its unique artistic style, mystical atmosphere, and deep lore. The variety of characters and beautiful locations in the game's trademark late-Victorian style immerse players in the atmosphere of an exciting detective series that they can't tear themselves away from.
As of July 2024, the game boasts 132 locations and over 15,000 quests, which see players conduct investigations, solve puzzles, and unveil the enigmas of the mystical city of Darkwood.
Another reason for the game's success is the attention given to its social aspect. Over the course of its 9 years, Seekers Notes has become a social platform, uniting players across the globe. And an important milestone along this path was the introduction of guilds in 2020. Joining a guild allows players to communicate, help each other out, participate in guild competitions, and receive rewards. Over 94,000 guilds have been created, comprising 2 million players. Owing to their shared victories, defeats, and assistance, a community of kindred spirits is formed, who interact even outside the game.
Seekers Notes' official social media accounts are a significant platform for communication with players. Informative posts, entertaining content, and plenty of contests ensure that the game's pages are always bursting with life. The team listens to players' opinions, and their ideas have made it into the game on more than one occasion. For instance, players shared their ideas to create an avatar which then became the winning prize in the Hero's Spirit event, and the best dishes shortlisted in our food contest became a set of yummy energy boosters to help players explore locations.
The winner of the Pet Cosplay Contest was turned into a magical creature in the main Love Story event, and the best pet picture was featured in the Colorful Adventure event.
Seekers Notes is an integral part of players' lives—it brings them joy and helps them relax and cope with life's struggles. One player shared the inspiring story of how she began playing Seekers Notes during a difficult period in her life, when she was undergoing treatment for breast cancer. The game served as a welcome distraction and put a smile on her face during the most trying times, and the support she received from her guildmates inspired her and provided strength for her battle. Guilds are more than just groups of players who join together to win competitions. They're societies of true friends who support one another. One of our players shared how thankful she was to her guild for their support and understanding when she no longer had as much time for guild competitions after her great-granddaughter was born. Another example of friendship in Seekers Notes is the story of Gillian Bredenhann, who socializes with her friends from the game in real life. Seekers Notes is a source of joy, comfort, and support for many players, and their stories motivate our team to develop and improve the game.
Over its 9 years, Seekers Notes has never stood still. We are constantly analyzing trends and carrying out A/B testing to evaluate how features affect the game, and we use the results to introduce in-game events and mechanics. For example, April 2023 marked the launch of the Darkwood Stories event, where players collect cards with stories about life in the city. By striking a balance between innovations and the game's unique atmosphere, our team managed to create a successful event—it saw the number of explored locations and completion of other game events rise significantly, and revenue increased by 11%.
In the celebratory update, players can expect new quests, gifts, and rewards, as well as the opportunity to become a philanthropist in the Anomalous Alliance event! To do so, they'll need to explore locations with anomalies, which get in the way of finding items, and send help to their friends.
What's more, in honor of the special occasion, Seekers Notes has joined forces with YouTube to give away a two-month trial subscription to YouTube Premium for completing 10 quests!
9 years of progress is far from the limit for Seekers Notes. The MYTONA team is fully determined to develop the game even further to provide our players with the very best content! So, why not take a look at Seekers Notes and check out our celebratory update? It'll be worth your while! You can download the game via the App Store, Google Play, Microsoft store, Amazon and Galaxy Store. Follow us on Facebook and YouTube, and be sure to pay a visit to our official website.