# Ghost Detective — Solve your murder mystery

> Ghost detective hidden object murder mystery puzzle game. (iPhone/iPad app by Netflix, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-detective/id6446073149 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Netflix, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/363590054)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 983 App Store ratings · 141 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 814 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan) and 1 more
- Released: 2023-09-19
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-detective/id6446073149/reviews.md

## What is Ghost Detective?

Available exclusively for Netflix members.

You’re a detective who’s been killed on the job. Now as a ghost, your mission is clear: Find hidden objects and solve puzzles to catch your own murderer.

Experience a new hidden object murder mystery crime game set in haunted New Orleans — where life's never boring and dying can get downright complicated.

As a ghost detective, it's up to you to conduct a crime investigation by collecting important clues, looking for hidden objects and solving puzzles. Team up with valuable allies — both living and dead — to solve the mystery of who murdered you... and why.

Find clues to solve the case and deliver justice from beyond the grave. Immerse yourself in a story-driven crime mystery investigation thriller like no other, filled with countless twists, turns and surprises. Unravel your own murder mystery through fun puzzles; identify criminal suspects; hunt for clues; and meet New Orleans' most colorful characters in this supernatural mystery where nothing’s as it seems.

Do you have what it takes to crack your own murder mystery?

Features:

• Explore vibrant New Orleans with a stunning open-world map and detailed 3D locations.
• Hone your detective skills with challenging hidden object games in multiple play modes.
• Play engaging match-3 puzzle games to save troubled ghosts and collect resources.
• Investigate your own murder mystery by examining vital clues and using them to track suspects. Can you solve the trickiest mysteries?
• Craft boosters and recipes by collecting rare ingredients.
• Drive a riveting storyline of justice and redemption — your choices matter!
• Challenge yourself to solve this murder mystery by finding your killer and winning the ultimate game of justice.

- Created by Wooga GmbH.

## Key features

- Solve your own murder mystery
- Find hidden objects
- Solve puzzles
- Explore New Orleans
- Investigate clues
- Story-driven gameplay

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Netflix Standard Plan | $19.99 | per month |


## What do users think of Ghost Detective?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🚀 Awesome game
- 👍 Great story and characters
- 🎨 Brilliant graphics and music
- 💡 Unique gameplay with hidden objects and match-3
- 🎁 No in-app purchases required

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes, freezes, and loading issues
- 🕰️ Repetitive and grindy gameplay
- 🤔 Unclear progression and incomplete story
- 🔍 Obscured or hard-to-find objects
- 💰 Difficult without using paid boosters

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes on startup
- Progress and save data being lost or reset
- Multipliers and boosters not working as intended
- Certain objects being impossible to find

**Most requested features**

- More new cases and story content
- Ability to save progress and sync across devices
- Community features like gifting and sharing
- Difficulty options for more casual or challenging play

## Recent user reviews (10 of 141)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-detective/id6446073149/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Repetitive with random results

*2026-07-22*

This is a game that not only gets repetitive quite quickly, but the tasks that you need to accomplish get random results. That means you do not always get the items you need to move forward. You therefore have to do the same tasks over and over again until the game decides to give you the item you need. So, move another objective?  Again, same puzzles over and over again.

**Developer response:** Hello Loual4, Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the game's repetitiveness and progression. We are constantly working on improving the game based on the feedback from our players, so thank you for sharing your feedback on what we could improve.

### 1/5 — lame

*2026-06-28, version 1.15.0*

wish i could pay for an offline version and i wish they would finish the story

### 4/5 — Great game but it died

*2026-05-27*

I loved this game!! After solving all the mysteries, a player can continue accumulating diamonds, coins, etc.  When I tried to open a room to continue playing, I received error messages. After a few weeks the technical team is not able to resolve the problem. I am so disappointed‼️

**Developer response:** Thank you for your input. If you have any additional feedback or concerns you wish to raise, we are always here to listen!

### 1/5 — Game doesn’t save

*2026-05-09, version 1.14.0*

As I progress the game has stopped saving. I can’t collect beads for the daily challenge. I have reached out for help and haven’t received a response. Don’t bother playing this game because it will only frustrate you

### 2/5 — Game doesn’t save

*2026-05-01, version 1.14.0*

Game has been fine but it has stopped saving and I have to redo several parts I’ve completed.

### 3/5 — Super jeu…Mais…

*2026-05-01*

Le jeu est vraiment chouette, mais l’application n’arrête pas de s’arrêter en disant que ma connection est mauvaise (ce qui n’est pas vrai) . Bref, l’application redémarre , sans avoir fait de sauvegarde… Et je parle de plusieurs niveaux. Très frustrant car j’adore le jeu… Et se repasser tous les dialogues et les interactions, c’est vraiment pénible. Ça revient toujours au même endroit. Bref après deux fois, j’abandonne .

### 3/5 — Ghost Detective

*2026-04-13, version 1.13.1*

The allotted time isn’t enough.  If you find everything with time left it should go to the next search.  There are more items to find in the second and third searches.  This is why I gave it 3 stars.

### 1/5 — Unplayable/Network Connection Errors

*2026-04-03*

The last week or so in March 2026, this game abruptly stopped working. Despite an a app update a few days ago (about April 1), the same problem persists: Every time I open the app, it seems to start normally, my Netflix gamer name flashes on screen in the corner (as usual), then an error message would pop up about being unable to connect to the network/to check my Internet connection. The problem wasn't on my end as other apps and Safari had no problem connecting the my Internet network. Hard restarting the app and my iPad didn't help. 

Before the most recent update, I would have given this game about 4 stars. I'm not a huge fan of "Hidden Object" games, but this is different enough from what I usually come across that I'm willing to stick with it. Overall, not the best game out there, but it is interesting enough to play a little each day. It avoids the tendency in"Hidden Object" games to make scenes a crowded closet or store full of detailed objects. The storyline of being a ghost solving your own murder is a bit predictable, but this at least adds a different twist to the genre. The best part of Ghost Detective is probably the way it uses its setting of New Orleans to explore the culture of the city.

**Developer response:** Thanks for sharing this report about the connectivity issues. Please message us at https://games-netflix.helpshift.com/hc/en/19-ghost-detective/ to share more information about the issue. We would like to look into it and do our best to help you out. We’ll be waiting for your message!

### 5/5 — No longer working

*2026-03-27*

I really enjoyed this game, but the last week it won't connect. Given I can't find a way to easily message for support, I assume this game is no longer available to play through Netflix. Yet another game loss. Disappointed.

**Developer response:** Hi there. Thanks for sharing this issue you encountered with the game not opening and connecting properly. We're happy to help you look into this. Please contact us directly on our Help Center page at https://games-netflix.helpshift.com/hc/en/19-ghost-detective/, so we can check this further for you.

### 1/5 — Game crashes

*2026-03-22, version 1.12.0*

Persistent instability. Game crashes every time I log on and play for more than 5 minutes. Less than one star if that’s possible

## Frequently asked questions about Ghost Detective

### What is Ghost Detective?

Ghost Detective is a hidden object and puzzle game where you play as a ghost detective tasked with solving your own murder. You'll explore detailed locations, find clues, and solve puzzles to uncover the truth and bring your killer to justice.

### What are the main gameplay features?

Key features include exploring a vibrant open-world New Orleans, engaging in challenging hidden object games, playing match-3 puzzles to help other ghosts, examining clues to track suspects, and crafting items. The game also features a branching storyline where your choices matter.

### Is Ghost Detective free to play?

The game is available for free to Netflix members. While the core game is free, it does include in-app purchases and advertisements, which can enhance the gameplay experience or offer additional content.

### What platforms is Ghost Detective available on?

This application is available exclusively for Netflix members, implying it is accessible on devices that support the Netflix app, such as smartphones and tablets.

### What kind of puzzles can I expect in Ghost Detective?

You can expect a variety of puzzles, including challenging hidden object scenes with multiple play modes and engaging match-3 puzzle games. These puzzles are designed to help you find clues, collect resources, and progress the narrative of your murder investigation.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.15.0 — 2026-05-12

We've squashed bugs and made behind-the-scenes improvements to bring Netflix members the best possible gameplay experience.

### 1.14.0 — 2026-04-28

We've squashed bugs and made behind-the-scenes improvements to bring Netflix members the best possible gameplay experience.

### 1.13.1 — 2026-03-31

We've squashed bugs and made behind-the-scenes improvements to bring Netflix members the best possible gameplay experience.

### 1.12.0 — 2025-05-13

Fresh content updates! Netflix members can try out an exciting new gameplay experience.

### 1.11.2 — 2024-10-08

We're always working to bring you the best Netflix Games experience. In this release, we've made some bug fixes and performance improvements.

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