The best detective games give you fair clues and let you prove the answer yourself. For iPhone and iPad, UnMask does exactly that: murder mysteries solved with logic, with 800 cases free.
What makes a detective game good
- Fair cluesEverything you need is on the table. The answer never hides behind information you couldn't have had.
- No luckNo random hotspots or guesses. Each step can be proven.
- Help that teachesWhen you're stuck, a hint shows the reasoning instead of the answer.
- Characters worth suspectingA cast with motives makes the deduction matter.
Kinds of detective games
"Detective game" covers a lot. Here is how much thinking each kind asks of you.
| Kind | Best if… | Thinking |
|---|---|---|
| Logic detective gamesUnMask | you want to prove the answer | |
| Story-driven investigations | you love interviews and plot twists | |
| Board games and case files | you play with friends around a table | |
| Hidden-object games | you want a relaxed search |
Detective games that make you think
UnMask
iPhone & iPadMurder mysteries solved on a floor plan: every suspect makes a true statement and one of them did it. 800 cases free.
Play the free tutorial case- 2
Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective
Board gameRead the case files with friends, follow leads around London and race Holmes to the answer.
- 3
Murdle
BooksG.T. Karber's series of tiny murder mysteries solved with a deduction grid.
- 4
Classic logic grid puzzles
PrintPencil-and-paper deduction from puzzle magazines like Dell and Penny Press.
Think like a detective
Good detectives don't leap to the most suspicious person. They write down what is certain, rule out what is impossible and only then look at what's left. In UnMask that habit is the whole game: place who you can, cross out the cells that can't hold anyone, and the killer appears in the gap.
Why UnMask
UnMask is a detective game where you do the deducing. Story seasons give you a mystery that unfolds case by case; cold cases give you a quick puzzle whenever you have ten minutes.
- 800 free cold cases
- Story seasons with a full mystery arc
- Hints that explain, never spoil
- Made for iPhone and iPad
FAQ
What is the best detective game for iPhone?
If you want to solve the case yourself with logic, UnMask: murder mysteries on a floor plan, made for iPhone and iPad, with 800 free cases.
Are there detective games without hidden objects?
Yes. Logic detective games like UnMask skip the searching entirely: every clue is a statement, and you solve the case by reasoning.
Is UnMask scary?
No. The cases are cozy rather than grisly: no gore, just suspects, rooms and logic. Beginner cases suit anyone who enjoys a sudoku.
