# Solve It - A visual novel — Find the killer!

> Interactive murder mystery visual novel where player choices influence the investigation. (iPhone/iPad app by Haiku Games Co.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solve-it-a-visual-novel/id1461894305 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Haiku Games Co](https://appshunter.io/developer/553722844)
- Category: Games, Books, Puzzle, Role Playing
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 2,201 App Store ratings · 400 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 184 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-06-22
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solve-it-a-visual-novel/id1461894305/reviews.md

## What is Solve It?

Matthew Park was fabulously wealthy, had a beautiful wife, and was renowned for his genius. In short, he had it all - that is, until he was murdered. There’s no shortage of suspects you must investigate to find the killer. Was it his son who he constantly yelled at, his wife who would inherit everything, or his investor who was disappointed in his performance?

CHOOSE HOW TO INVESTIGATE
Solve It! Death of a CEO is a murder mystery visual novel where your choices can bring the killer to justice. Will you aggressively interrogate the widow or give her some breathing room? Do you cooperate with the police investigation or hide facts from them? Be immersed in an interactive story where your decisions shape what happens next.

INTERROGATE THE SUSPECTS… OR ROMANCE THEM
Meet suspicious characters like Nico, the sauve yet shady bartender, and Penelope, the non-stop PR executive who is trying to keep the company ahead of the news cycle. Will you maintain a professional relationship with your suspects or begin romances with them? Characters will remember how you’ve treated them!

SOLVE THE MURDER
Find clues by talking to suspects and investigating whether their alibis hold up. Did anyone actually witness the murder? Every character has secrets - can you determine which are relevant to solving the case? Confront suspects with evidence to find their motives and make them come clean!

SUPPORT AN INDIE COMPANY
We're an indie game studio that loves making games. At Haiku, we have a game design philosophy we call “satisfying challenge.” We think games should be tough but solvable, so we spend a lot of time designing games that we hope you will enjoy!

Website: www.haikugamesco.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/adventureescape

OTHER GAMES BY HAIKU
Haiku Games is the company behind the hit Adventure Escape series. This unique series of escape rooms have been played by tens of millions of people!

## Key features

- Interactive murder mystery
- Investigate suspects
- Uncover secrets
- Player choices impact story
- Romanceable characters
- Find clues and evidence

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get 3 Keys | $1.99 | one-time |
| Get 5 Keys | $2.99 | one-time |
| Get 10 Keys | $4.99 | one-time |
| Get 50 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Get 100 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Get 300 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Solve It?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Engaging story and characters
- 🤔 Interesting choices that impact the story
- 🎨 Beautiful art and design
- 🕵️‍♀️ Fun detective gameplay
- 🔍 Challenging mystery to solve
- 🆓 Fully playable without spending money

**Cons**

- ⏱️ Keys/energy system can slow progress
- 💰 Some premium choices are expensive
- 🔍 Lack of true puzzle-solving elements
- 🤔 Unclear how choices impact the ending

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Occasional glitches or dialogue issues
- Keys not always replenishing as expected

**Most requested features**

- More interactive puzzles and mini-games
- Ability to replay chapters with different choices
- Expanded romance/relationship options
- More varied and challenging cases to solve

## Recent user reviews (10 of 400)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solve-it-a-visual-novel/id1461894305/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Well Written and Intriguing

*2026-05-29, version 1.12*

I found myself deeply invested in the story, and probably spent too long debating each choice I had to make. They did a great job of keeping the suspense going, and I didn’t figure out the killer until really near the end but it was so well built by that point that it made so much sense!! If there were any ads in this game, they were minimal enough that I don’t remember them. Brilliant game, I’m on to Solve It! 2!!

### 5/5 — Awesome game

*2026-05-03, version 1.12*

Guaranteed free of ads and free to play! Story was slightly off but well it’s playable!

### 1/5 — Instantly Annoying

*2026-04-12, version 1.12*

All dialogue, no actions.

### 5/5 — Novel

*2026-01-10, version 1.12*

Fun and mindless.  Great to wind down after a long day.  Would recommend!

### 5/5 — Wish there were more games

*2026-01-06, version 1.12*

I have played all 3 of this series they are VERY well made. Wish there were more but perhaps that is just me being greedy lol

### 5/5 — Sortez d’autres jeux similaires

*2025-12-27, version 1.12*

Il n’y a que vos jeux qui sont si complets avec des histoires prenantes et intéressantes, les énigmes sont plutot difficiles et le niveau varie. J’ai toujours aimé tous vos jeux, je les ai tous fini et j’aimerais bien en voir sortir de nouveau, en se début de nouvelle année bientôt. 
Ce serait vraiment intéressant s’il vous plaît, j’adore vos jeux, je vous aime beaucoup merci merci

### 4/5 — Good

*2025-08-25, version 1.12*

It’s different room their other games, but enjoyable.  Not as challenging as the others, but it’s fun.

### 5/5 — Fun

*2025-07-30, version 1.12*

It was very fun

### 5/5 — Enjoyable!

*2025-04-23, version 1.12*

Loved it! Towards the end, I had a hard time putting my phone down because I was so close to solving it! My only frustration is that to get coins to get bonus stories or extra tasks/adventures, you have to spend real money. It would be great if the bonus coins we get for sleuthing were greater or we could solve side mysteries or games for extra coins. Overall, though, I loved it!

### 5/5 — Fab

*2025-04-14, version 1.12*

There is not a game from this company that I don’t love

## Frequently asked questions about Solve It

### What is Solve It - A visual novel about?

Solve It is a murder mystery visual novel where you play as an investigator trying to find the killer of a wealthy CEO. You will interrogate suspects, uncover clues, and make choices that influence the direction of the story and its outcome.

### What are the key features of Solve It?

Key features include an interactive narrative where your choices matter, the ability to interrogate and potentially romance various suspects, finding clues by talking to characters and investigating their alibis, and confronting suspects with evidence to reveal their motives.

### Is Solve It free to play?

The game is free to download and play. However, it does offer in-app purchases, which may provide additional content or features for players who wish to enhance their experience.

### What kind of choices can I make in Solve It?

You can make choices about how to conduct your investigation, such as how aggressively to interrogate suspects or whether to cooperate with the police. You can also choose to maintain professional relationships or pursue romances with certain characters, and your treatment of them will be remembered.

### Who is this game for?

This game is designed for players who enjoy engaging mystery narratives, interactive storytelling, and making impactful decisions. It's particularly suited for fans of visual novels and detective-themed games.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.12 — 2020-01-23

Liked Solve It? Download Solve It 2: My Father's Killer
- Fixed an issue with playing on cellular data

### 1.11 — 2020-01-09

Thanks for supporting Haiku Games' experimental game! 
- Fixed an issue with reviews
- Download our Adventure Escape Mysteries if you want to see what else this indie company is up to

### 1.05 — 2019-07-12

Thanks for supporting Haiku Games! Check out our other game Adventure Escape Mysteries.
- Fixed an issue with playing the game on cellular

### 1.04 — 2019-06-28

Thanks for playing our game!
- Fixed a few typos
- Updated the game name

### 1.03 — 2019-06-21

Play the murder mystery visual novel where your choices can bring the killer to justice!
- Updated the tutorial panel
- Fixed an issue with a blank character image
- Solve It! is available in English Only for now

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