# 12 Labours of Hercules VIII: How I Met Megara

> 2018 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q100998018](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q100998018)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/12-labours-of-hercules-viii-how-i-met-megara

## Summary

12 Labours of Hercules VIII: How I Met Megara is a hidden object game[1].

## Summary
12 Labours of Hercules VIII: How I Met Megara is a 2018 hidden‑object video game developed by Jetdogs Studios and Zoom Out Games and published by Jetdogs Studios. It is the eighth entry in the 12 Labours of Hercules series and was released for Microsoft Windows and macOS in December 2018, with an iOS release in April 2019 and availability on Android.

## Key Facts
- 12 Labours of Hercules VIII: How I Met Megara is a hidden object game released on 2018-12-26 for Microsoft Windows and macOS.  
- The game was developed by Jetdogs Studios and Zoom Out Games and published by Jetdogs Studios.  
- Platforms: Microsoft Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android.  
- The iOS release date is 2019-04-23.  
- The title is the eighth entry in the 12 Labours of Hercules series (part number 8); predecessor: 12 Labours of Hercules VII: Fleecing the Fleece; successor: 12 Labours of Hercules IX: A Hero's Moonwalk.  
- Game mode: single-player.  
- Distribution format: digital download; distributed via Steam and Google Play.  
- Steam application ID: 938310 (Windows/macOS).  
- App Store (iOS) ID: 1445038133; Google Play store app ID: com.jetdogs.hercules8.  
- Country of origin: Finland; publisher and one developer, Jetdogs Studios, is based in Helsinki (Jetdogs inception: 2015).  

## FAQs
### Q: What type of game is 12 Labours of Hercules VIII: How I Met Megara?
A: It is a hidden‑object game in the 12 Labours of Hercules series. It is designed as a single‑player experience.

### Q: When and on which platforms was the game released?
A: The game was released for Microsoft Windows and macOS on 2018-12-26. An iOS version followed on 2019-04-23, and the game is also available for Android.

### Q: Who developed and published the game?
A: The game was developed by Jetdogs Studios and Zoom Out Games and published by Jetdogs Studios.

### Q: Where can I obtain the game?
A: The game is distributed as a digital download and is available on platforms including Steam and Google Play. The Steam application ID is 938310; the Google Play package is com.jetdogs.hercules8.

### Q: Is this game part of a series?
A: Yes. It is the eighth installment in the 12 Labours of Hercules series (series position: 8), following 12 Labours of Hercules VII: Fleecing the Fleece and preceding 12 Labours of Hercules IX: A Hero's Moonwalk.

## Why It Matters
12 Labours of Hercules VIII: How I Met Megara continues a long-running casual hidden‑object/adventure franchise aimed at players who enjoy story-driven puzzle and time-management gameplay. As the eighth numbered entry, it maintains continuity for fans of the series while expanding platform availability by releasing across desktop (Windows/macOS) and mobile (iOS/Android) ecosystems. The title is notable for being produced and published by Jetdogs Studios, a Helsinki‑based developer founded in 2015, in collaboration with Zoom Out Games. Its multi‑platform digital distribution through major storefronts such as Steam and Google Play reflects the modern delivery model for casual games and helps the series reach both PC and mobile audiences. The game's Platinum Edition HD classification and formal identifiers across multiple game databases and storefronts (Steam application ID, App Store ID, Google Play package name, and numerous catalogue IDs) show that it was prepared and tracked for international digital release and cataloguing.

## Notable For
- Being the eighth official entry in the 12 Labours of Hercules series (series number: 8).  
- Multi‑platform release across Microsoft Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android with digital distribution via Steam and Google Play.  
- Developed by Jetdogs Studios (publisher/developer based in Helsinki, Finland; inception 2015) in collaboration with Zoom Out Games (inception 2011).  
- Identified across many major game databases and storefronts (Steam application ID 938310; App Store ID 1445038133; Google Play package com.jetdogs.hercules8).  
- Australian classification: G for 12 Labours of Hercules VIII (Platinum Edition HD), classification entry dated 2019-04-29.

## Body

### Overview
- Title: 12 Labours of Hercules VIII: How I Met Megara.  
- Instance of: video game.  
- Genre: hidden object game.  
- Game mode: single-player video game.  
- Distribution format: digital download.  
- Country of origin: Finland.

### Development and Publishing
- Developers: Jetdogs Studios and Zoom Out Games.  
  - Jetdogs Studios: developer and publisher; inception 2015; country: Finland; headquarters: Helsinki.  
  - Zoom Out Games: developer; inception 2011; industry: video game industry.  
- Publisher: Jetdogs Studios.

### Release and Platforms
- Initial release (Microsoft Windows, macOS): 2018-12-26.  
- iOS release: 2019-04-23.  
- Platforms supported: Microsoft Windows, macOS, iOS, Android.

### Series Placement
- Part of series: 12 Labours of Hercules.  
- Series number: 8.  
- Preceded by: 12 Labours of Hercules VII: Fleecing the Fleece.  
- Followed by: 12 Labours of Hercules IX: A Hero's Moonwalk.

### Distribution and Storefront Identifiers
- Distributed by: Steam and Google Play (among other digital storefronts).  
- Steam application ID: 938310 (for Microsoft Windows and macOS).  
- App Store ID (iOS): 1445038133.  
- Google Play store app ID: com.jetdogs.hercules8.  
- Rawg game ID: 12-labours-of-hercules-viii-how-i-met-megara.  
- SteamGridDB ID: 31330 (Steam app reference 938310).  
- Additional database identifiers: howlongtobeat ID 67511; mobygames game ID 119912; metacritic game ID 12-labours-of-hercules-viii-how-i-met-megara; gog dreamlist ID 12-labours-of-hercules-viii-how-i-met-megara-2018; pcgamingwiki title: 12_Labours_of_Hercules_VIII:_How_I_Met_Megara.

### Classification and Editions
- Australian classification: G for "12 Labours of Hercules VIII (Platinum Edition HD)" with classification entry dated 2019-04-29 and classification ID 12-labours-hercules-viii-platinum-edition-hd.  
- A Platinum Edition HD variant is referenced in classification metadata.

### Cataloguing and Metadata
- Many catalogue and index entries exist for the title across databases and aggregators (VGChartz, Giant Bomb legacy ID, Internet Game Database, VideogameGeek, Speedrun.com, etc.), indicating broad indexing for archival and retail purposes.

## Schema Markup
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## References

1. PCGamingWiki
2. Australian Classification database
3. GameSpot
4. Q124398839
5. GOG Dreamlist
6. VGChartz