---
title: "Hide and Luig"
subtitle: "The Hide-and-Seek Game That's Hard to Put Down"
date: 2026-02-20T16:00:00.000Z
category: game
url: https://phaser.io/news/2026/02/hide-and-luig
site: Phaser - https://phaser.io
copyright: © 2026 Phaser Studio Inc. All rights reserved.
---

# Hide and Luig

*The Hide-and-Seek Game That's Hard to Put Down*

Where is Luig? That's the question at the heart of this delightful **hide-and-seek adventure** that has been winning over players on itch.io. Built with Phaser and full of **surreal humor and personality**, *Hide and Luig* is one of those games that **grabs you from the very first level** and doesn't let go.

## A Tiny Character, a Huge Hit on itch.io
Think you're good at finding things? Luig begs to differ. Hide and Luig is a free point-and-click game built with Phaser by Dialobic, and it has quickly become one of the standout hits on itch.io, racking up over 400 ratings with an impressive average of 4.8 out of 5. That kind of reception is hard to ignore.

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## Effortless Fun from the Very First Click
The premise is as simple as it is addictive: Luig is hiding somewhere in each level, and your job is to find him. That's it. The catch? This slippery little rascal has a talent for tucking himself into the most unexpected, absurd, and downright surreal spots imaginable. **Colorful scenes, impossible hideouts, and a generous dose of visual humor** make every level feel like a delightful little surprise.

The gameplay couldn't be more accessible. Point, click, and scan every corner of the scene. No complex scoring systems, no mechanics to learn. *Hide and Luig* is, above all, an observation game packed with personality, perfect for a quick session or a longer rabbit hole of increasingly creative and challenging hideouts.

![](hide-luig-1.png)

## More Levels Coming, and a Sequel Already Out
This is just the beginning. Levels 4, 5, 6, and a whole saga of absurd escapades are on their way, fueled by **community support through a pay-what-you-want model on itch.io**.

And if *Hide and Luig* leaves you wanting more, Dialobic already has ***Winter and Luig*** ready to go, another Phaser-built game set in hand-drawn snowy wonderlands, created for the Lil Guy Game Jam - Winter. Luig never stops hiding, and it seems his creator never stops building.

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You can play *Hide and Luig* for free right in your browser, no installation needed. Luig is waiting. Just don't expect him to make it easy.

[Play Now](https://dialobic.itch.io/hide-luig)

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