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Needle In A Haystack

Released 29 September 2026 · PC · Casual, Simulation

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Find a needle hidden in over 10 million pieces of hay with up to 5 other friends.

Story

The original game. Find a needle hidden in millions of hay pieces with your friends.

Gameplay

Needle in a Haystack is a co-op game for up to 6 players about doing exactly what the name suggests. There’s a needle hidden somewhere among millions of pieces of hay. You know it’s there. You’ve brought your friends to help. This should be manageable. Troll your friends Dig together, spread out, or spend far too long arguing about which part of the pile looks promising. There’s plenty of work to share, although bringing more people doesn’t necessarily mean anyone is being particularly helpful. It’s a game you can settle into while talking with friends, right up until somebody does something that needs explaining. Get a little carried away Earn money as you search and spend it on equipment that opens up new ways to tackle the pile. Put together a sensible setup, experiment with what you’ve got, or throw money at an idea your group is absolutely convinced will work. There’s a lot you can pick up, move around, and throw. You’ll probably find a use for most of it. Whether that use has anything to do with finding a needle is another matter. Collect them all Collect all the different needle types and add them to your collection. Each with their own crazy look. Leave room for distractions The haystack isn’t the only thing worth paying attention to. There are discoveries tucked away, things happening around you, and plenty of opportunities to abandon a perfectly...

Features

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Release details

Needle In A Haystack is a Casual and Simulation game by NoGlyph. Needle In A Haystack came out on Tuesday, 29 September 2026 on PC. This date comes from Steam and was last checked on 29 September 2026.

Frequently asked questions

When did Needle In A Haystack come out?

Needle In A Haystack came out on 29 September 2026.

Which platforms is Needle In A Haystack on?

Needle In A Haystack is on PC.

Who makes Needle In A Haystack?

Needle In A Haystack is developed by NoGlyph.

What kind of game is Needle In A Haystack?

Needle In A Haystack is a game of these genres: Casual and Simulation.

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