# Adventure Escape: Hidden Ruins - Mystery Story

> Point-and-click adventure game to solve puzzles and uncover ancient civilization secrets. (iPhone/iPad app by Haiku Games Co.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adventure-escape-hidden-ruins-mystery-story/id1209629225 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Haiku Games Co](https://appshunter.io/developer/553722844)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 4,411 App Store ratings · 1,222 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 241 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-04-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adventure-escape-hidden-ruins-mystery-story/id1209629225/reviews.md

## What is Adventure Escape?

Discover a lost civilization, explore the Hidden Ruins, and find lost treasure!

Professor Burns is on the brink of the archaeological breakthrough of a lifetime - discovering the mysterious Kumari civilization which is rumored to have the key to eternal life. His plans are foiled when Larissa, an unscrupulous rival archaeologist, forces her way onto the scene with the help of her armed guards. Will you be able to stop Larissa before she takes the treasures of the Kumari civilization for herself? Team up with a curious cast of characters including Rachel, the daughter of the billionaire who funded the expedition, Tawa, a trusty local guide, and Peter, a tech genius with an unnatural love of drones. 

Join millions of happy Adventure Escape players and see if you can survive the Hidden Ruins!

- Beautiful graphics bring the Kumari civilization to life!
- Explore the jungle environment and unravel the story behind this mysterious place!
- Solve devious puzzles and riddles!
- Get the whole game for FREE!  You’re never forced to pay!
- Gather tools and items to aid in your escape!
- Memorable characters!
- Find hidden objects that help you escape!
- It’s free! No registration, no hassles, just download and play. 

Uncover the secrets of Adventure Escape: Hidden Ruins! Can you find the long long treasure of the Kumari civilization?

--- WHAT OUR PLAYERS SAY ---
“Only escape games worth playing!”
“Love games by this creator!”
“I LOVE these games. These are the best quality games of their kind in the App Store”

--- ABOUT HAIKU GAMES ---
We are a small indie game studio that loves making games. Our Adventure Escape™ series has been played by tens of millions of players. Solve murders in Framed for Murder, investigate paranormal phenomenon in Midnight Carnival, and travel through time in Time Library. Search for “haiku games” to find us!

Website: www.haikugamesco.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/adventureescape

## Key features

- Explore lost civilization ruins
- Solve devious puzzles and riddles
- Find hidden objects and tools
- Unravel a mysterious story
- Beautiful graphics
- Memorable characters

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get 10 Stars! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Get 30 Stars! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Get 50 Stars! | $7.99 | one-time |
| Get 100 Stars! | $13.99 | one-time |
| Get 300 Stars! | $34.99 | one-time |
| Get 5 Stars! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Get 300 Stars! | $19.99 | one-time |
| Get 10 Stars! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Get 30 Stars! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Get 300 Stars! | $34.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Adventure Escape?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Challenging puzzles
- 👍 Interesting storylines
- 👍 Variety of puzzles
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Free to play
- 👍 Engaging gameplay
- 👍 Good graphics
- 👍 Replayable

**Cons**

- 🐛 Glitchy puzzles
- 🐛 Progress not saved
- 🐛 Vague/unhelpful hints
- 🔋 Frustrating to repeat puzzles
- 🔋 Difficulty spikes can be demotivating

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Puzzle pieces not rotating properly
- Objects disappearing from inventory
- Chapters resetting progress when returning to game

**Most requested features**

- Save progress option
- More detailed/helpful hints
- Difficulty settings
- Ability to replay completed chapters

## Recent user reviews (10 of 1,222)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adventure-escape-hidden-ruins-mystery-story/id1209629225/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great game

*2026-08-24, version 1.10*

Play with my 9 year olds, really fun

### 5/5 — Great Game

*2026-08-23, version 1.10*

Great game played through for the second time definitely would recommend

### 5/5 — Great

*2026-08-11, version 1.10*

Great

### 5/5 — Can’t believe this game is free with no ads

*2026-07-25, version 1.10*

Never doubted a Haiku game

### 4/5 — Hidden Ruins

*2026-07-24, version 1.10*

Not a bad game.  Keeps you thinking about how to get where you are supposed to go and what elements will help you achieve.

### 5/5 — great

*2026-07-09, version 1.10*

interesting

### 5/5 — fun

*2026-06-30, version 1.10*

like it!

### 5/5 — Haiku best game ever

*2026-06-13, version 1.10*

Fantastic puzzles Really gets you to think Love it
I am an other player that played years ago
And has come back
Enjoying the game
Well done

### 5/5 — Mil Estrellas

*2026-06-03, version 1.10*

Recién empecé a jugarlo; y me encanta!!!

### 5/5 — Y

*2026-05-31, version 1.10*

Enjoy the challenge

## Frequently asked questions about Adventure Escape

### What is Adventure Escape: Hidden Ruins about?

This game is a point-and-click adventure where you explore the ruins of a lost civilization called the Kumari. You'll need to solve puzzles, find hidden objects, and gather tools to uncover the secrets of this ancient place and stop a rival archaeologist.

### What are the key features of this game?

The game features beautiful graphics that bring the Kumari civilization to life, exploration of a jungle environment, devious puzzles and riddles to solve, and the ability to gather tools and items to aid in your escape. You'll also encounter memorable characters and find hidden objects.

### Is Adventure Escape: Hidden Ruins free to play?

Yes, the game is free to download and play. You are never forced to pay, and there is no registration required. However, it does offer in-app purchases.

### What kind of puzzles can I expect?

You can expect devious puzzles and riddles that are integral to progressing through the game. These puzzles often involve finding hidden objects and using gathered tools to unlock new areas or clues within the ruins.

### Who made this game?

This game was created by Haiku Games, a small indie game studio known for its Adventure Escape™ series. They have developed other popular titles like Framed for Murder and Midnight Carnival.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.10 — 2017-07-07

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Search for "Adventure Escape" on the app store to find more of Haiku Games!
- Fixed an issue with in app purchases

### 1.09 — 2017-06-30

Search for "Haiku Games" in the App Store to find more Adventure Escape games!
- Improved game performance

### 1.06 — 2017-05-18

Thanks for playing! Find more Adventure Escape games by searching for "Haiku Games" in the App Store!
- Fixed an issue where you could be stuck in the cave puzzle
- Simplified Maze puzzle

### 1.01 — 2017-05-03

Thanks for supporting Haiku Games. Be sure to check out our other Adventure Escape games!
- Fixed an issue with the fuse puzzle

### 1.00 — 2017-04-20

No release notes.

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