If you want to really solve a murder, pick a logic-based mystery: every clue counts and there is one provable answer. UnMask is built for exactly that — free on iPhone and iPad, with 800 cold cases.
What is a murder mystery game?
A murder mystery game hands you a crime and asks one question: who did it? The best ones give you everything you need — suspects, statements, a scene — and let you reach the answer yourself. No lucky clicks, no waiting for the detective to explain.
Four kinds of murder mystery games
Not every mystery plays the same. Here is how the main types compare, so you can pick the one that fits how you like to think.
| Type | You'll love it if… | Thinking |
|---|---|---|
| Logic murder mysteriesUnMask | you like sudoku and clear answers | |
| Detective story games | you love reading and dialogue | |
| Hidden-object mysteries | you want to relax and search | |
| Party murder mysteries | you play with a group of friends |
Why logic beats luck
In a logic mystery, nothing is random. Each suspect stands in exactly one room, each statement narrows the options, and the killer is the one person who could have been alone with the victim. When you name them, you can prove it.
How to solve your first case
- 1
Read every statement
Each suspect tells you where they were — or weren't. Mark what you know.
- 2
One per row, one per column
Like sudoku: every row and every column holds exactly one suspect.
- 3
Find who was alone with the victim
The killer is the only suspect who shared a room with the victim.
Our pick: UnMask
UnMask turns every murder into a small logic puzzle on a floor plan. Read the statements, place the suspects and expose the killer.
- 800 free cold cases, from beginner to expert
- Story seasons with a full mystery arc
- Hints that explain the next deduction
- Made for iPhone and iPad, synced with iCloud
FAQ
What is the best murder mystery game for iPhone?
For pure deduction, UnMask: every case can be solved with logic alone, it is made for iPhone and iPad, and 800 cases are free.
Are murder mystery games good for your brain?
Logic mysteries are a proper workout for your reasoning: you hold several facts in mind, rule options out and check your conclusion against every clue — much like a sudoku with a story.
Can I play murder mystery games alone?
Yes. Logic mysteries like UnMask are made for one player and a quiet ten minutes. Party murder mysteries are the ones that need a group.
