# MicroMacro: Downtown Detective — Find clues, solve crimes

> Detective game solving crimes on a detailed city map with hidden object puzzles. (iPhone/iPad app by Soft Boiled Games.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/micromacro-downtown-detective/id6639613950 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Soft Boiled Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763216953)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 672 App Store ratings · 348 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 588 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish, Italian, German (Germany), European Portuguese, French (France)
- Released: 2025-08-11
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/micromacro-downtown-detective/id6639613950/reviews.md

## What is MicroMacro?

Investigate crimes on a huge city map, jam-packed with hidden details,  challenging puzzles, weird folks—and lots of crimes. 
Search for clues, follow suspects and make clever deductions to solve twisted, yet witty criminal cases. 

- Play your FIRST THREE criminal cases FOR FREE!
- Unlock the main game with 22 ADDITIONAL CASES via in-app purchase.
- Ready for more? Our first expansion pack brings 14 CHALLENGING investigations in 2 new districts.

MicroMacro: Downtown Detective is an adaptation of the iconic and award-winning board game series MicroMacro: Crime City and comes with a whole new city map, its own set of cases, and innovative game mechanics, turning the cooperative hidden picture board game into a captivating solo adventure.

Your help is needed, Detective! Crime City is shaken by crimes. Deadly secrets, sneaky robberies and ruthless murders are lurking around every corner. How was the famous violinist killed? Why did rockstar Axl Otl have to die? And: can you put a stop to the mischiefs of the notorious Polly Pickpocket? Find clues, solve tricky puzzles—and catch the culprits.

With its cartoonish style, cozy gameplay and clever storylines, Micro Macro: Downtown Detective is the perfect combination of hidden picture game and detective game. On the huge city map you’ll follow suspects and spot them at different points in time while they’re moving through the bustling city. So what are you waiting for—get to work, detective.

## Key features

- Investigate crimes on a huge city map
- Search for clues and follow suspects
- Solve twisted criminal cases
- Cooperative hidden picture gameplay
- Cartoonish style and clever storylines
- Adaptation of award-winning board game

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock main game | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Expansion Pack 1 | $3.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of MicroMacro?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Great adaptation of the board game
- 👍 Helpful to mark things on the map
- 👍 Ability to zoom in on details
- 👍 Challenging and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Smooth and fun experience

**Cons**

- 🔕 Repetitive sound effects
- 💡 Lack of a mode to play without guidance

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Typo in the tutorial

**Most requested features**

- Add a mode to play without any guidance, just marking the relevant clues
- Allow drawing circles and arrows on the map

## Recent user reviews (10 of 348)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/micromacro-downtown-detective/id6639613950/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love this game

*2026-09-02*

I was looking for something to inverse myself for a entertainment finding game. The characters, the search, the different positions present, and past. It reminded me of one of my favorite cartoonist QUINO.  I have finish all search now and definitely follow this developers. AWESOME GAME, THANK YOU GUYS!

### 5/5 — Ashnell

*2026-08-31, version 1.2.11*

Great game

### 4/5 — Super

*2026-08-30*

J’ai adoré ! Ça regorge de petits détails, c’est fascinant et super ludique de retrouver le chemin parcouru par les personnages.

### 4/5 — Très bon jeu

*2026-08-29*

Je m’amuse beaucoup à résoudre les énigmes mais je trouve que ça manque de fond et d’histoire poussé, de musique différente 
Sinon jeu très plaisant

### 5/5 — Prenant

*2026-08-29*

Jeu très sympa et prenant. Toujours envie de résoudre le mystère suivant. 
Décor addictifs avec pleins de détails. 
Manque un peu de difficulté parfois. Un niveau un peu supérieur afin de garantir une plus grande durée de vie serait bienvenue. 
Il serait bien également de ne faire apparaître cartai,s détails qu'au fur et à mesure de la progression car cela donne souvent des indices pour les mystères suivants. 
Le plus : pas d'abonnement comme certains jeu. Un achat unique et on peut en profiter tranquillement. 
Hâte d'avoir une nouvelle extension.

### 4/5 — Great

*2026-08-28*

Love the game, shame there isn’t any more cases yet but hopefully there will be soon. Some are rather difficult but using the hints you still have to figure it out instead of just being given the answer which I like! Only thing is that it’s too spaced out when tracking someone for me but that’s personal preference

### 4/5 — Much like hidden folks

*2026-08-28*

Really like this game so purchased it. The huge boxes with instruction/narrative are really annoying. I keep swiping them to get a better view.
I thinks well worth £5.99. Rather pay than have to put up with adverts.

### 5/5 — Jeu payant malheureusement mais excellent

*2026-08-27*

J’ai testé la partie gratuite. On a presque trop d’aide, on pourrait y passer des heures sans trop d’indices tellement c’est agréable. Je trouve le jeu excellent et créatif donc c’est pour vous encourager.

### 1/5 — Payant

*2026-08-27*

Une version jouable pour montrer le jeu dure quelques minutes, vous mets l’eau à la bouche car le jeu a l’air super, mais le jeux est entièrement payant. Ça fout les boules

### 5/5 — Nice one Sherlock

*2026-08-25, version 1.2.11*

This game is quite good, gets your mind thinking and your eyes peeled.
Identify and recognition is the key.
Unfortunately I will not be paying for the full game @ £6. Sorry guys !!

## Frequently asked questions about MicroMacro

### What is MicroMacro: Downtown Detective?

MicroMacro: Downtown Detective is a mobile adaptation of the award-winning board game series. It challenges players to investigate crimes on a large, detailed city map by finding clues, following suspects, and making deductions.

### How do I play the game?

You play by exploring a huge city map filled with hidden details. Your goal is to find clues, track suspects through different points in time, and solve various criminal cases by making clever deductions.

### Is the game free to play?

The game offers the first three criminal cases for free. Additional content, including 22 more cases and expansion packs with new districts and investigations, can be unlocked via in-app purchases.

### What kind of cases can I solve?

The game features a variety of criminal cases, including deadly secrets, sneaky robberies, and ruthless murders. You'll work to solve mysteries like how a violinist was killed or why a rockstar died.

### What platforms is this game available on?

This is a mobile application, implying it is available on iOS and Android devices. The description does not specify exact compatibility details beyond being a mobile app.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.16 — 2026-09-04

Fixes and improvements for a smoother experience.

### 1.2.11 — 2026-04-13

Fixes and improvements for a smoother experience.

### 1.2.10 — 2026-03-26

Added: Special Easter Investigation (limited-time event)

### 1.2.4 — 2026-01-28

Our first Expansion Pack is here! Unlock 14 brand-new cases across 2 new districts with a one-time purchase. Ready to investigate?
- Added "mark main game as solved" option for players returning for the expansion
- Several improvements for main game and expansion pack

### 1.2.2 — 2025-12-19

Our first Expansion Pack is here! Unlock 14 brand-new cases across 2 new districts with a one-time purchase. Ready to investigate?

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