# Secrets of the Dark: Mystery of the Ancestral Estate HD - A Mystery Hidden Object Game > Hidden object mystery game with supernatural elements and puzzle-solving. (iPhone/iPad app by Big Fish Games, Inc.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secrets-of-the-dark-mystery-of-the-ancestral-estate-hd-a-mystery-hidden-object-game/id714340884 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Big Fish Games, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/292594310) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Puzzle - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.00/5 from 137 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 7.0 · 574 MB - Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese - Released: 2016-09-04 - Data updated: 2026-08-24 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secrets-of-the-dark-mystery-of-the-ancestral-estate-hd-a-mystery-hidden-object-game/id714340884/reviews.md ## What is Secrets of the Dark? Play the trial for FREE! Pay once & complete the adventure! Travel to a tiny island in Greece, where a series of murders all within the same household has the heir to the family fortune scared to death. As a detective specializing in strange cases, you’ve been called in to investigate and to help protect this innocent woman from becoming the next victim. Is there a ghost haunting these grounds, or is this a case of evil sibling rivalry? • A YOUNG LADY’S LIFE HANGS IN THE BALANCE! Who stands to gain the most from these gruesome killings? If you can’t stop them, there may be no one left to inherit the family estate! • MOVE FROM PRESENT TO PAST WITH THE FLIP OF A SWITCH Walk between transforming worlds through spooky hidden object scenes. • GET SUPERNATURAL HELP FROM THE RECENTLY DEPARTED The spirits that surround you will help solve ghastly puzzles and haunted mini-games. • SAVE THE SUFFERING SOULS IN THE BONUS CHAPTER Travel to the depths of the underworld and enjoy additional Collector’s Edition exclusives including re-playable mini-games and bonus content. *** Discover more from Big Fish! *** Check out our entire game library with our Big Fish Games app absolutely FREE here: http://bigfi.sh/BigFishGamesApp Sign up for our newsletter and never miss a new release or promotion again: http://bigfi.sh/iSplashNewsletter Big Fish is the leading global marketplace to discover and enjoy casual games. You can enjoy our virtually endless selection of games anytime, anywhere — on your PC, Mac, mobile phone, or tablet. Learn more at bigfishgames.com! Become a fan on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BigFishGames Follow us on Twitter: http://bigfi.sh/BigFishTwitter ## Key features - Hidden object scenes - Supernatural assistance from spirits - Switch between present and past - Solve puzzles and mini-games - Bonus chapter with underworld exploration - Collector's Edition exclusives ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Full Game Unlock + Bonus Content | $6.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 50) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secrets-of-the-dark-mystery-of-the-ancestral-estate-hd-a-mystery-hidden-object-game/id714340884/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Jeu d’aventure parfait *2023-09-04, version 1.0.0* Graphisme excellent avec des effets spéciaux parfaits et surprenants, quelques recherches d’objets cachés mais plutôt originales, des mini-jeux de difficulté variée, une longueur de jeu apprêciable. Vraiment un super jeu d’aventure addictif et qu’on voudrait voir plus souvent. Bravo aux dêveloppeurs et à BigFish Games pour avoir promu ce jeu. ### 5/5 — Génial, on en veut encore *2022-08-09, version 1.0.0* Dingue, jeu de dingue trop bien … graphismes, énigmes, scénario bref merci pour cette réussite ### 2/5 — NO MAP! *2022-02-21, version 1.0.0* Need I say more? Would get 5 stars if there were a shortcut between scenes… ### 3/5 — Has potential *2022-02-08, version 1.0.0* This game has a lot of potential but it feels clunky. Some of the mini games are just downright frustrating and some of the items are really hard to see in the Hidden objects game. Having a map would be a great improvement as you spend most of your time travelling back and forth, which is very annoying. ### 5/5 — Excellent *2022-02-04, version 1.0.0* Nice and long. Interesting. Different HOGs. A map to facilitate travel would help. ### 5/5 — One of the best! *2022-02-04, version 1.0.0* Excellent game! There are lots of locations but it’s easy to move around and remember what is where. The artwork is fabulous and the storyline actually makes sense. I am enjoying every minute of playing this game. ### 5/5 — New Favorite! *2022-02-04, version 1.0.0* If you like the five-bn games, you’ll like this one too. Challenging, refreshing story and worth every penny! Much better than the $7 games and longer game play, to boot! I’ll be playing more from the creators. Thank you! ### 4/5 — Needs a map! *2022-02-03, version 1.0.0* Most of the games were challenging and fun. Long and interesting game. However, it does need a map. ### 1/5 — Buggy *2022-02-03, version 1.0.0* Within the intro, sound cut out and won't return, even after force closing the app. I picked the bulb before the tutorial said to, but it still pointed to where the bulb was before. I'm not continuing this one. ### 4/5 — Brilliant game needs *2022-01-30, version 1.0.0* A map! Would improve this immeasurably, although more needed please ## Frequently asked questions about Secrets of the Dark ### What is Secrets of the Dark about? This is a hidden object mystery game where you play as a detective investigating a series of murders on a Greek island. You must uncover family secrets and protect the heir from becoming the next victim. ### What are the key features of this game? The game features spooky hidden object scenes, the ability to switch between present and past, supernatural help from spirits to solve puzzles, and a bonus chapter that takes you to the underworld. ### How much does Secrets of the Dark cost? You can play the trial version for free. To complete the full adventure and access all content, a one-time purchase is required. There are also in-app purchases available. ### What platforms is this game available on? This game is designed for mobile devices and tablets, fitting into Big Fish Games' library of casual games accessible on various platforms including PC and Mac. ### What kind of puzzles can I expect? You will encounter ghastly puzzles and haunted mini-games that are designed to help you progress through the mystery. The spirits in the game will also assist you in solving these challenges. ## Version history (last 1 release) ### 1.0.0 — 2016-09-04 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. ## Apps similar to Secrets of the Dark | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Haunted Hotel: Lost Time](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haunted-hotel-lost-time/id1519414317) | 3.6 (27) | Free | Games | | [Hidden Expedition: Reign](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-expedition-reign/id1549490791) | 1.0 (1) | Free | Games | | [Paranormal Files 3: Adventure](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paranormal-files-3-adventure/id1464890426) | 4.5 (66) | Free | Games | | [Labyrinths of World: Gold](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/labyrinths-of-world-gold/id1494669284) | 4.7 (546) | Free | Games | | [Paranormal Files 7: Ghost Town](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paranormal-files-7-ghost-town/id1576156115) | 4.6 (80) | Free | Games | | [Mystery Trackers 16: Iron Rock](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-trackers-16-iron-rock/id1462026070) | 3.4 (13) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Big Fish Games, Inc - [Big Fish Game Finder](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-fish-game-finder/id431387115) - [Stray Souls: Dollhouse Story - Collector's Edition HD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stray-souls-dollhouse-story-collectors-edition-hd/id447481642) - [The Chronicles of Emerland Solitaire - A Magical Card Game Adventure](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-chronicles-of-emerland-solitaire-a-magical-card-game-adventure/id603729849) - [The Chronicles of Emerland Solitaire HD - A Magical Card Game Adventure](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-chronicles-of-emerland-solitaire-hd-a-magical-card-game-adventure/id603731791) - [The Lake House: Children of Silence HD - A Hidden Object Game with Hidden Objects](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-lake-house-children-of-silence-hd-a-hidden-object-game-with-hidden-objects/id609408434) - [Whispered Secrets: The Story of Tideville HD - A Mystery Hidden Object Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whispered-secrets-the-story-of-tideville-hd-a-mystery-hidden-object-game/id663084745) All apps by Big Fish Games, Inc: https://appshunter.io/developer/292594310 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-24.*