The Best Mystery Games for IOS iPhone

August 06, 2024

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Update 24 June 2024: Riven added at rank #11.

Here are our 10 Best Mystery Games for IOS iPhone: 1

Strange Horticulture (2022)

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Step into the shoes of a plant shop owner in the enigmatic town of Undermere in 'Strange Horticulture'. Uncover dark mysteries, identify mysterious plants, and interact with intriguing characters. Your choices shape an occult narrative in this puzzle-filled adventure. Can you navigate the secrets and maintain your sanity? Embark on a botanical journey where your detective skills will determine your fate.

What we like:

Unique blend of puzzles and narrative
Rich, evolving gameplay experience
Engaging detective-style gameplay
Deeply intriguing story
Multiple endings for replayability

What could be improved:

Narrative complexity may be overwhelming
Limited replayability due to story conclusion

mystery
puzzle
cult
investigation
detective
nature
relaxing
multiple-endings
local
lovecraftian
book
grid
choices
card
bizarro

Good match + 39 Bad match - 56

GHOST TRICK: Phantom Detective (2023)

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Nintendo Switch Android PC Windows Playstation 4 Xbox One IOS iPhone

In Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, you're a ghost solving your own murder mystery before sunrise. With time manipulation, object possession, and mind-bending puzzles, you'll uncover a story full of twists and turns. This HD remaster offers an upgraded visual experience, new music arrangements, and a gallery of artwork, making it the ultimate version of this classic adventure.

What we like:

Engaging story with satisfying twists
Endearing, unique characters
Fantastic art style and graphic upgrades
Fun voice acting
Intriguing puzzle-solving mechanics

What could be improved:

Puzzles can be frustrating and require trial-and-error
Unhelpful hint system
Lack of bonus content

puzzle
mystery
detective
cult
adventure
narrative
supernatural
classic
assassin

Good match + 21 Bad match

Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins (2021)

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Playstation 4 Xbox One Nintendo Switch PC Windows Android IOS iPhone

Enter the thrilling found-phone mystery of Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins and uncover the chilling truth before it's too late. Help solve cryptic puzzles and interact with authentic characters as you navigate through an eerie abandoned house. But watch out for the Weeping Angels! Immerse yourself in this unique blend of horror and sci-fi elements that will leave you wanting more.

What we like:

Immersive storytelling
Challenging puzzles
Impressive graphics and sound design
Replay value
Unique blend of horror and sci-fi elements

What could be improved:

Short length compared to other games
No Steam achievements

mystery
horror
puzzle
sci-fi
interactive
simulacra
adventure
narrative
visual-novel
immersive
fiction
investigation
detective

Good match + 83 Bad match - 99

The Case of the Golden Idol (2022)

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In The Case of the Golden Idol, you take on the role of a detective tasked to investigate a string of cases related to a mysterious golden idol. You must piece together evidence from the frozen tableau at each crime scene and solve puzzles in order to explain what happened.

What we like:

Innovative puzzles
Elegant execution
Trial-and-error approach and pure deduction available
Sherlockian texture that plays out in imagination
Captivating 18th century thriller

What could be improved:

Rudimentary artwork
Requires feats of deduction that may be difficult for some players

detective
mystery
conspiracy
point-and-click
crime
investigation
pixel
fiction
historical
thriller
narrative
puzzle

Good match + 17 Bad match - 21

The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story (2022)

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PC Windows Android Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch IOS iPhone

Unravel the mysteries of death, and find the answers to life.A unique Mystery-Adventure Game:The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story

mystery
detective
drama
fmv
live-action
crime
choices
novelist

Good match + 7 Bad match - 1

Overboard! (2021)

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IOS iPhone Nintendo Switch Android PC Windows Mac OS

Overboard! is an exciting mystery game where you play as Veronica Villensey, a 1930s femme fatale who throws her husband overboard on a boat eight hours away from New York. You must help her get away with her crime by getting her off the boat scot-free when it docks. With visuals and music that evoke the 1930s, and the ability to direct your own story with multiple endings, this game is sure to keep you entertained.

What we like:

Open world visual novel gameplay
Multiple endings
Replayable
Short playthroughs
Fun 1930s visuals & music

What could be improved:

Short playthrough times may be a con for some players

visual-novel
crime
mystery
choices
detective
narrative
fiction
comedy
novel
interactive
adventure
conversation
sailing
cover
puzzle

Good match + 35 Bad match - 44

Bugsnax (2020)

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Mac OS IOS iPhone Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4 PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Dive into the quirky world of Bugsnax! As a journalist, you'll explore the diverse Snaktooth Island, solve its mysteries, and capture 100 unique Bugsnax. With charming characters, engaging gameplay, and endless customization, you'll be captivated by this delightful adventure.

What we like:

Innovative creature-catching gameplay
Rich, immersive world with diverse biomes
Entertaining and distinct characters
Fun, fitting soundtrack
Engaging side quests and challenges

What could be improved:

puzzle
narrative
adventure
mystery
cute
muppet
horror
first-person
discovery
story
colourful
controller-support
inventive
physics
comedy

Good match + 17 Bad match - 57

Tangle Tower (2019)

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Unravel a thrilling mystery by exploring a strange and twisted mansion, discovering curious clues, interrogating peculiar suspects and solving unique puzzles. Will you be able to uncover the secrets of Tangle Tower?

point-and-click
mystery
puzzle
detective
crime
adventure
noir
conversation

Good match + 23 Bad match - 32

How We Know We're Alive (2021)

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IOS iPhone Linux Mac OS PC Windows

HOW WE KNOW WE'RE ALIVE is an award winning, hour long melancholy, point-and-click narrative mystery set in the bible belt of Sweden.

mystery
pixel
walking-simulator
fiction
interactive
narrative
point-and-click
adventure
emotion
emotional
philosophical
self-discovery
stylized
2d
inventory

Good match + 2 Bad match

Life is Strange: True Colors (2021)

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Playstation 5 Playstation 4 PC Windows Xbox Series X Xbox One stadia Nintendo Switch IOS iPhone

Experience a bold new era in the award-winning Life is Strange series with Life is Strange: True Colors. Uncover the shocking secrets behind your brother's death as you navigate through an emotional roller-coaster of an adventure. Harness the power of Empathy to change fate and forge deep relationships with the townsfolk. Make tough decisions, explore the vibrant town of Haven Springs, and discover your own voice. With a captivating story, unforgettable characters, and an exclusive soundtrack, this game is a must-play.

What we like:

Beautiful graphics and realistic scenery
Engaging slice-of-life gameplay
Unique power to control emotions
Realistic portrayal of difficult topics
Enjoyable romance options

What could be improved:

Predictable plot and lack of impactful choices
Episodes feel rushed and underdeveloped
Limited character interaction after emotional moments
Short gameplay and shallow character relationships

narrative
episodic
supernatural
mystery
story
choices
drama
adventure
romance
local
puzzle
romantic
difficult

Good match + 5 Bad match - 9

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