Former Grand Theft Auto Developers Release Their New Comical Hidden Object Game With a Twist
London, 17th September 2026 – Experience an entirely new twist on the hidden object genre, developed by a team of former Grand Theft Auto talent including Creative Manager Gary Penn!
PQube and developer Denki today released their wholesome 3D hidden object game, Sniper Dan, digitally on PC (via Steam®), PlayStation® 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch™ 2 and Nintendo Switch™, alongside a physical PlayStation® 5 version, Sniper Dan: Hotshot Edition. The Nintendo Switch™ 2 version of the game, available as a standalone purchase or as a free upgrade for owners of the Nintendo Switch™ version, also introduces a new way to play, with Joy-Con 2 Mouse support providing more immersive controls.
To celebrate, a brand-new Launch Trailer was released giving players a glimpse of what they can expect during their time in Clumsy County!
In Sniper Dan, players aren’t hunting enemies, they’re hunting problems. Armed with a trusty sniper rifle, they will travel across six lively locations, from peaceful parks to bustling airports, taking on jobs to help the residents of Clumsy County. On each job, players must decipher clues, scope out the scene, spot the problem and shoot the solution with pinpoint accuracy. From fixing rusty taps, shearing sheep, or even stopping a thieving pelican, every job is a tiny mystery packed with delightful comical moments.
“We had such a good time making Sniper Dan, giggling to ourselves like kids as we imagined how the people we knew would react to the ridiculousness. We like to think that shines through,” said Gary Penn, Creative Director at Denki.
“We’re super happy to bring some much-needed silliness into an overserious world. Sniper Dan is deliberately superdumb fun for all the family – especially backseat players who can sometimes see what the driver does not. Hopefully Sniper Dan can give relief to anyone who woke up today with a burning itch to misuse a lethal weapon to do something benevolent for a change.”
Between jobs, players can use their earnings to purchase new décor for their office, upgrade their sniper rifle, take on additional game modes, and enjoy a variety of mini games. Whether completing jobs, uncovering secrets or aiming for a high score, there’s always something new to discover in Clumsy County.
PQube also revealed that players that purchase Sniper Dan on Steam within the first two weeks from launch will receive a 20% discount.
About Sniper Dan
Sniper Dan is a hidden object game unlike any other. Objects aren’t always well hidden and the solution involves shooting them. You’re not hunting enemies. You’re hunting problems. Fixing rusty taps, machines behaving badly and even stopping a thieving Pelican. Travel far and wide across lively 3D locations packed with visual jokes and silly situations as you help those in need. Can Dan and his trusty tool get the job done?
Key Features
- Outrageous tools. Sensible intentions. Use a sniper rifle to fix everyday problems. No danger. No drama. Just long-range problem solving.
- A hidden object game through a sniper scope. Scan busy 3D scenes, spot what’s wrong and solve it with one perfectly aimed shot.
- Over 160 jobs across six lively locations. Take on everyday jobs, Answerphone requests, emergency jobs, boss jobs and special challenges, plus bonus games and three dedicated minigames: Bowling, Tennis and Air Hockey.
- Every job is a tiny mystery. Figure out cryptic clues, search the scene and work out what actually needs fixing, with dynamic solutions that mean jobs can change each time you play.
- A playful 3D world full of shareable moments. Explore six packed locations with 100+ secrets, 200+ ambient stories and 45 hilarious photo opportunities waiting to be discovered and shared.
- Grow your business one shot at a time. Earn money and reputation from successful jobs, upgrade and customise your rifle, unlock costumes and collectibles, decorate your office hub and expand your operation.
- Unexpected problems. Serious precision. Zero violence. Fix signs, tighten bolts, pop balloons and jump-start fireworks. Nobody gets hurt. Ever.
About PQube
PQube is a leading developer, publisher, and distributor of interactive entertainment, with a diverse international team passionate about publishing games they love. Partnering with developers globally, PQube delivers immersive, memorable gaming experiences to players across all major gaming platforms. Its rich, ever-expanding portfolio features established fan-favorites like Kitaria Fables, Potion Permit, Discounty, Adorable Adventures and Tormented Souls, alongside exciting new projects including Kusan: City of Wolves, Sniper Dan, They Are Here: Alien Abduction Horror, Aggelos 2, K-pop Idol Stories: Road to Debut, The Detectorist Guild and Spyder: Agent 8. Learn more at www.pqube.co.uk.
About Denki
Founded in March 2000, Denki is an award-winning independent games studio based in Dundee, Scotland. The studio creates original digital toys and games – including the BAFTA-winning Autonauts and Quarrel – and works alongside other developers and publishers on co-dev projects too. Across more than two decades, Denki has pioneered titles for a wide range of platforms and earned numerous accolades, including multiple BAFTA nominations and wins, a TIGA Best Developer award, and recognition at the Develop:STAR Awards and Gamescom UKIE Awards. Known for its passion for innovating new game genres and its highly-collaborative approach to working with its publishing partners, Denki continues to push the boundaries of playful, inventive game design over 25 years later.
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