# Puzzle House: Mystery Rising

> 3D puzzle adventure game with intricate puzzles and a hidden family secret. (iPhone/iPad app by PugaPuma.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-house-mystery-rising/id968101447 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [PugaPuma](https://appshunter.io/developer/968101446)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 296 App Store ratings · 222 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 253 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-02-25
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-house-mystery-rising/id968101447/reviews.md

## What is Puzzle House?

"Sets the bar at a whole new level with an extremely well made and thought out puzzle adventure that you won’t just be able to breeze through". 8.5/10 - GamesFinder

“The visuals are just breathtaking” – AppUnwrapper


When an unexpected visitor crash-lands on your front porch, embark on a captivating 3D journey that leads you to a hidden valley deep in the mountains.  Piece together alien technology, explore a mysterious obelisk, and solve intricate puzzles protecting an incredible family secret.

----- Features ------------------------------------------------------------------

 * Decipher a cryptic journal
 * Meet Rover, your pal throughout
 * Hack your way past high-tech keypads
 * Tactile puzzle gameplay immersed in 3D 
 * Crank cranks, slide sliders, leverage levers
 * Find secret keys inside hidden compartments
 * Find your way ever closer to the mysterious Puzzle House 
 * Breathtaking hidden-valley atmosphere of the Rocky Mountains

----- What players are saying-------------------------------------------------

 * Ranks way up there as one of the best puzzle games I’ve ever played!
 * It feels like The Room, unroomified and with a wider range of puzzles.
 * It was a fun ride all the way through!  I would highly recommend this.
 * Great game with wonderful graphics, gorgeous puzzles to solve.
 * Fun puzzles, good music, good interaction, unique puzzles.
 * Challenging and interesting puzzles. Beautiful Graphics.
 * Loving it so far! One of the best games so far this year.
 * Great game! Reminds me of the old Myst game.
 * Great graphics and fun puzzles.

## Key features

- Decipher a cryptic journal
- Tactile 3D puzzle gameplay
- Hack high-tech keypads
- Explore a mysterious valley
- Piece together alien technology
- Discover a family secret

## What do users think of Puzzle House?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Great puzzles
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 🧠 Challenging but not too difficult
- 🤖 Interesting use of drone
- 📒 Helpful journal

**Cons**

- ⏱️ Game is too short
- 💰 Overpriced for the length
- 🔇 No option to turn off music
- 🤔 Unclear storyline/purpose

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Puzzle elements obscuring each other
- Crashes or freezes on some devices

**Most requested features**

- Longer gameplay experience
- More challenging puzzles
- Deeper narrative/storyline
- Ability to save progress

## Recent user reviews (10 of 222)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-house-mystery-rising/id968101447/reviews.md

### 5/5 — What happened to Part 2, Port of Call?

*2025-11-23, version 1.0.7*

Was so hoping eventually chapter 2 would come out.

### 4/5 — Good game

*2023-08-24, version 1.0.7*

It was a good game but did they ever put out port of call?

### 3/5 — Really great

*2023-02-11*

It’s a bit short but very well done.  In the same vein of The Room.  A bit easier than that.  Unlike some other reviewers, I’m happy to have the puzzles with as little storyline as possible so it was great in my opinion.  The journal and the drone were an interesting twist.

### 5/5 — Loved it!!

*2022-12-17, version 1.0.7*

The opening scene I wanted to hate the game but kept at it and WOW. lots of fun and really challenging

### 5/5 — More like this please!

*2022-08-20, version 1.0.7*

Really enjoyable, full of logical puzzles and lovely graphics and movement.

### 5/5 — Enjoyed this game

*2022-07-31, version 1.0.7*

I really enjoyed the game.  Well thought out.

### 5/5 — Very interesting

*2021-12-06, version 1.0.7*

Had a blast

### 3/5 — over already?

*2021-10-22, version 1.0.7*

paying for this game for an hour of game , was really disappointed. When the gate opened i thought it was chapter 2, not the end . The graphics were good, puzzles challenging but not hard. If u see this game  free, i’d recommend it

### 4/5 — Fun but very short

*2021-10-03*

The game was interesting and fun to play. The puzzles were simplistic and the game took about an hour or so to get through. The price was a bit high for how short of a game it is, but still enjoyable and I will definitely try the sequel if one is ever produced, but based on how old this game is, that appears to be doubtful.

### 5/5 — Great game!

*2021-08-22*

The puzzles are  engaging and the graphics were well done.  The played smoothly and the interface was seamless.  Thank you for making it!

## Frequently asked questions about Puzzle House

### What is Puzzle House: Mystery Rising about?

Puzzle House: Mystery Rising is a 3D puzzle adventure game where players embark on a journey to uncover a hidden family secret. The game involves exploring a mysterious valley, deciphering a cryptic journal, and solving intricate puzzles using alien technology.

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

Key features include tactile 3D puzzle gameplay, the ability to decipher a cryptic journal, hacking high-tech keypads, and exploring a breathtaking hidden-valley atmosphere. Players will also meet a companion named Rover and find secret keys within hidden compartments.

### How much does Puzzle House: Mystery Rising cost?

Based on the provided information, this application is a paid game. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model.

### What kind of puzzles can I expect in this game?

The game features a wide range of unique and challenging puzzles, described as tactile and immersed in 3D. Players will engage with mechanics like cranking cranks, sliding sliders, and leveraging levers, alongside hacking and deciphering cryptic clues.

### What platforms is Puzzle House: Mystery Rising available on?

The provided data describes this as a mobile application. While specific operating systems are not mentioned, it is designed for mobile devices.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.7 — 2017-07-16

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

Bug fixes

### 1.0.6 — 2015-06-11

Thank you all for the awesome feedback and kind support. If you enjoy the game, please leave a rating or review. It is very appreciated. Welcome to the Puzzle House story!

Fixed Issues
- Locked sliders on obelisk base that prevent solving 9 cubby puzzles
- Puzzle state lost when pause application during animation for second gem.
- Grab keypad key before solving previous puzzle
- Slide open frame before bars are moved

### 1.0.5 — 2015-05-05

- iPhone release
- Adjusted inventory for smaller screens
- Adapted gameplay for smaller screens

### 1.0.2 — 2015-03-07

*Misc bug fixes
*Added hints to journal

### 1.0 — 2015-02-25

No release notes.

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