10 Best Dark City Alternatives: Games Like Dark City for iPhone (2026)

Whether you want more options like Dark City or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 10+ similar apps and games has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to Dark City

Grim Tales 20: Hidden Object by Elephant Games AR LLC

Find mystery adventure quest

Editor's Choice

🎮 Games

4.6😐(211 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Embark on a mystery adventure to uncover the truth behind a life-saving transplant that brings strange flashbacks. Solve hidden object puzzles and engaging mini-games to unravel a conspiracy and save Anna from a dangerous organization.

What We Love

👍 Intriguing storyline
👍 Fun mini-games
👍 Enjoyable gameplay
👍 Good graphics
👍 Thoroughly enjoy this series
👍 Fantastic game
👍 Brilliant plot
👍 Great game play
👍 Wonderful game play
👍 Great series

Room to Improve

💸 Not worth the money
💸 Too expensive
💸 Game too short for price
💸 Game length insufficient
💸 Not worth $7.99
💸 Not worth $6.99
💸 Not worth $10
💸 Price too high
💸 Paid game after trial
💸 Unfair pricing

Secret City: Hidden Object F2P by DO GAMES LIMITED

Mystery detective adventures

Strong Contender

🎮 Games

4.7😊(1.5K ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

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Embark on a free-to-play detective adventure in a hidden magical London. Investigate a series of murders threatening peace between magical races. Explore fantastical locations, solve puzzles, and find hidden objects to uncover the truth.

What We Love

👍 Interesting story and puzzles
🎨 Good graphics and visuals
💡 Free-to-play model with optional paid content
🕹️ Challenging but not overly difficult puzzles

Room to Improve

🐛 Bugs and glitches (e.g., lock pick puzzle, screen freezes)
💰 Monetization issues (e.g., misleading pricing, lack of free hints)
🔍 Difficulty navigating the interface (e.g., hard to see hidden objects, back button issues)
🕹️ Some puzzles too difficult without hints

Royal Legends 1 - F2P by DO GAMES LIMITED

Mystery fantasy adventure game

Worth Considering

🎮 Games

4.7😞(463 ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

Engage in a free mystery fantasy adventure game filled with puzzles, quests, and hidden object challenges. Investigate disappearances in a provincial town and uncover the truth behind the alleged Swamp Witch. Play bonus chapters, collect items, and enjoy extra content.