# Follow the meaning — A strange mystery

> Surreal point-and-click mystery adventure game with a hand-drawn art style. (iPhone/iPad app by Second Maze.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/follow-the-meaning/id6740814979 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Second Maze](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472184188)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 85 App Store ratings · 86 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 286 MB
- Languages: American English, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean and 11 more
- Released: 2025-04-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/follow-the-meaning/id6740814979/reviews.md

## What is Follow the meaning?

A desperate letter summons detective Paul Trilby to a peculiar island town, divided by a wall and ruled by a Hospital. Regular citizens get admitted and then return without their memories. A sinister conspiracy is afoot. Can you get to the bottom of this mystery?

Use wit, curiosity and lateral thinking to puzzle your way towards a solution, helped by the local citizens you meet along the way. Remember that there is always a grain of truth in the local gossip. 

Follow the Meaning is a surreal, hand-drawn, point-and-click adventure inspired by classic titles like Samorost and the Rusty Lake series.  

Features

■ Hand-drawn art brings the offbeat world to life
■ Whimsical worldbuilding with a sinister undertone
■ Atmospheric soundtrack by Victor Butzelaar
■ A twisted mystery that awaits your diligent inspection
■ 1.5 hours average playtime

## Key features

- Hand-drawn art style
- Surreal worldbuilding
- Atmospheric soundtrack
- Twisted mystery plot
- Point-and-click gameplay

## Chart rankings

- #116 in Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)
- #83 in Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

## What do users think of Follow the meaning?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Fun game with interesting puzzles
- 👍 Engaging story and characters
- 👍 Visually appealing art style

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🤔 Confusing navigation and unclear objectives
- 🤨 Monotonous music and audio

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch
- Unresponsive controls
- Localization issues with Italian dialogue

**Most requested features**

- Ability to replay or revisit completed levels
- More detailed instructions and guidance
- Improved cat-finding mechanics

## Recent user reviews (10 of 86)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/follow-the-meaning/id6740814979/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Amazing puzzle game

*2026-06-28*

Really impressed with this game. Beautiful art style and interesting story. But the main draw is the puzzles which are really good. Would recommend

**Developer response:** We really appreciate you taking the time to write this review, thank you!

### 5/5 — Hat so Spaß gemacht

*2026-06-14*

Nur leider zu schnell zu Ende. Hätte es mir länger gewünscht. Bitte mehr davon. Tolle Rätsel!

### 5/5 — De Shutter Island à West World

*2026-06-10*

Jeu très joli et sympathique, très court et pas très difficile mais vraiment agréable !

### 5/5 — Excellent jeu…

*2026-06-06*

…qui fait fonctionner les méninges, avec des graphismes qui ont beaucoup de personnalité !

### 5/5 — A fun diversion!

*2026-05-13*

I kept forgetting to try this game, so I’m a bit late to the party. It’s a weird puzzler mainly focused on collecting and using items to make new actions available. This is a game to stroll through, not rush. Take your time, take screen shots of provided hints, and just enjoy it. One suggestion for the developers: I did find all the cats, but played well past 1/1/26, so I suggest an update to remove that reward prompt from the game finish. For me, thanks was plenty of reward ;)

### 4/5 — Very pleasant

*2026-04-02*

Very short but pleasant enough. Shutter Island meets the Matrix may be…

**Developer response:** Good (third) eye! Thank you so much for your review:)

### 5/5 — Schönes Spiel

*2026-03-24*

Eigentlich mag ich so surreale Settings gar nicht, bei diesem Spiel hat es aber sehr viel Spaß gemachIt. Ich freue mich auf weitere Spiele der Entwickler!

### 5/5 — Review

*2026-03-02*

Great game, enjoyed the mystery as it goes on.

### 5/5 — FANTASTIC

*2026-02-18*

Do not pay attention to the one star review this game rocks. Clever, tricky puzzles, fun story.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for your support:)

### 3/5 — Meh.

*2026-02-16*

I really wanted to get lost in this game, especially after the referral from the folks at Rusty Lake. Unfortunately, it’s not atmospheric, there’s not really a story or mystery to be solved, and the puzzles are sparse and lacking in connectivity to any of it. It held my attention, I guess, but there are much better point and click puzzlers out there.

## Frequently asked questions about Follow the meaning

### What is Follow the Meaning about?

Follow the Meaning is a point-and-click adventure game where players take on the role of a detective investigating a strange island town. The town is divided by a wall, and a mysterious Hospital causes citizens to lose their memories, hinting at a sinister conspiracy.

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

The game features a unique hand-drawn art style that brings its offbeat world to life. It offers whimsical worldbuilding with a sinister undertone, an atmospheric soundtrack, and a twisted mystery that requires diligent inspection to solve.

### How much does Follow the Meaning cost?

This application is a paid game. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a one-time purchase to access the full game experience.

### What kind of gameplay can I expect?

You can expect a surreal, hand-drawn, point-and-click adventure experience. The gameplay emphasizes using wit, curiosity, and lateral thinking to solve puzzles and uncover the mystery, drawing inspiration from classic adventure titles.

### How long is the average playtime?

The average playtime for Follow the Meaning is approximately 1.5 hours. This provides a focused and engaging narrative experience for players looking for a shorter, yet immersive, adventure.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.7 — 2025-04-16

Thank you for playing Follow the meaning! Can you find the new secret achievement?

### 1.0.6 — 2025-04-14

Thank you for playing Follow the meaning, we fixed some bugs in this new version!

### 1.0.5 — 2025-04-11

Thank you for playing Follow the meaning, we fixed some bugs in this new version!

### 1.0.4 — 2025-04-10

Thank you for playing Follow the meaning, we fixed some bugs in this new version!

### 1.0 — 2025-04-09

No release notes.

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