Free murder mystery games you can actually solve

Most “free” murder mysteries are a teaser for a paywall. These aren't: 800 complete cases you can solve from first clue to killer without paying a cent.

  • By the UnMask team
  • Updated October 2026
  • 5 min read
800 cases. Zero cost.No ads. No account.
The short answer

UnMask gives you 800 free murder mystery cases on iPhone and iPad — cold cases from Beginner to Expert, plus a tutorial and the first chapter of every story season. No ads, no account, and it works offline.

What you get for free

What is a cold case?

A cold case is a murder mystery stripped to the puzzle: no case file, no backstory, just a title, a floor plan, the suspects and their statements. It opens straight on the board, so it's perfect for a coffee break. Every one has exactly one solution you can reach by logic alone.

The UnMask case catalog on iPad
On iPad the bigger boards get room to breathe.

Four levels, four board sizes

Each volume has forty cases at every level. Within a level the boards grow from 6×6 to 8×8, 10×10 and finally 12×12, so the difficulty climbs gently.

Beginner

Read the clues, place who you can, cross out rows and columns.

Intermediate

Spot when a room claims a whole row, and how suspects relate.

Advanced

Work with pairs and longer chains of reasoning.

Expert

Think ahead: try a placement and catch the contradiction.

Open your first free caseDownload UnMask and start with the tutorial.
App Store

Online games vs an app

Browser murder mysteries are handy, but they often come with ads or a sign-up. An app keeps your cases on your device: they load instantly, work on a plane and remember where you left off — even halfway through a board.

The UnMask home screen on iPhone

Nothing you need. If you want more, story seasons are a one-time purchase: a chain of cases that tell one mystery from the first chapter to the finale.

  • Free: 800 cold cases and the tutorial
  • Free: the first chapter of every season
  • Optional: story seasons, bought once
  • Optional: extra hints

FAQ

Are there really free murder mystery games without ads?

Yes. UnMask is free to download, has no ads and no account, and its 800 cold cases cost nothing to play.

What is a cold case in UnMask?

A quick murder mystery without a story: it opens straight on its board, with suspects, rooms and clues. Story cases add a case file, a cast and an ending.

Can I play free murder mystery games offline?

Yes. The cases live on your iPhone or iPad, so you can solve them without a connection.

Do I need to pay to finish a case?

No. Every free case can be solved from start to finish. Hints are optional, and story seasons are a one-time purchase if you want more.

Start with the free tutorial case

Tonight's case is waiting, detective.

Pour a cup of tea, open the case file and see who really was in the armchair.

Download on the App Store