# The Case of the Golden Idol — Point-and-click murder mystery > Point-and-click detective adventure game solving murders and family mysteries. (iPhone/iPad app by Netflix, Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-case-of-the-golden-idol/id6450277430 (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: 4.80/5 from 158 App Store ratings · 94 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 16.0 · 779 MB - Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese and 1 more - Released: 2024-06-11 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-case-of-the-golden-idol/id6450277430/reviews.md ## What is The Case of the Golden Idol? NETFLIX MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED. Mayhem, magic and murder most foul! Examine clues and use your powers of deduction to solve a series of grisly murders and the twisted mystery of a family's cursed heirloom in this point-and-click detective adventure game. In 1742, a gold figurine imbued with supernatural powers passes into the hands of an explorer by way of a dastardly act. Decades later, the treasure continues to cast a spell over his descendants. Step into the shoes of an 18th-century detective to uncover the dark truth behind a series of strange — and somehow connected — deaths that seem to follow in the idol's wake. This Netflix edition of the game includes two additional prequel chapters, "The Spider of Lanka" and "The Lemurian Vampire." INVESTIGATE GRUESOME DEATHS Play detective as you study crime scenes, analyze information and draw your own conclusions. Observe closely, examining clues with classic point-and-click gameplay. Your skills of deduction can identify each suspect, motive and murder weapon. PIECE TOGETHER THE PLOT Use the clues you collect in each scenario to fill in the blanks of a narrative. Unmask the killers in this sprawling story and discover their devious motives. Every chapter unravels more of the gory truth. EXPOSE THE CONSPIRACY Reveal the true nature of the mysterious Golden Idol and those who covet it. Follow the journey of a cursed aristocratic family and a shadowy political organization as you untangle a web of villainy and deceit. - Created by Color Gray Games and Playstack. ## Key features - Point-and-click detective gameplay - Examine crime scenes and clues - Deduce suspects, motives, and weapons - Piece together narrative and plot - Uncover family and political conspiracies - Includes bonus prequel chapters ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Netflix Standard Plan | $17.99 | per month | ## What do users think of The Case of the Golden Idol? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Engaging and challenging puzzles - 💡 Clever and original gameplay concept - 🎨 Beautiful and stylized artwork - 🕵️‍♀️ Intriguing and well-written mystery story - 🧠 Encourages logical thinking and deduction **Cons** - 🐛 Bugs and glitches, including text/grammar issues - 🔌 Performance and stability problems on some devices - 📱 Difficult to read small text on mobile screens - 🕹️ Lack of customization options (e.g., font size) **Commonly reported bugs** - Progress loss/reset issues - Incorrect puzzle solutions revealed prematurely - Placeholder text and misaligned UI elements **Most requested features** - More episodes/cases to solve - Ability to hide interaction indicators - Improved cloud/save system stability ## Recent user reviews (10 of 94) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-case-of-the-golden-idol/id6450277430/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Amazing Game!! Need more! *2025-05-24, version 1.4* I’m a third of the way through and I’m finding it very hard to put the game down. It has a brilliant story and the puzzles are the perfect difficulty. I was not expecting to love this game so much however, just as in UnusualAlbatross’ review, I’ve noticed some errors and spelling mistakes. I’m playing ‘in the web of the spider’ and in the last sentence it’s missing the word ‘killed’ before ‘Kirthi Bandara’. I was confused for ages because I couldn’t work out what I was doing wrong. Without the word ‘killed’ the sentence didn’t make sense. I needed to look up a walkthrough. I ended up finding more mistakes, particularly in the very last case. Again, I had to look up a walkthrough because the grammatical errors meant the puzzle made no sense. Please fix it because I want to give the game 5 stars. ### 5/5 — Incredible ending!! *2025-05-15* Through the game, you think you’re solving individual puzzles with some lingering elements and characters here and there between levels. Towards the end of the game thinks start to come together and you learn more about the recurring characters and the mysterious golden idol. At the end, everything comes together in such an incredible way that ties up all the loose ends from previous levels. I was shocked how well they pulled off the final reveal. I LOVED this game and am super excited to start the DLC and the sequel. ### 5/5 — Keeps you thinking *2025-05-06* I wasn’t sure what I was getting into, having never heard of the game before. But it is a great epic story that you have to unfold through deduction and looking for the important clues. Definitely recommend ### 5/5 — Simply Spectacular *2025-05-04* I have never written a game review before, but this little game simply blew me away. Not your typical mobile game, this game actually makes you think and reach your own conclusions. You have to piece together the story for yourself which makes for an a really rewarding experience. The story is in the details, which in the end all come together to wrap the story together in really unexpected ways. Could not recommend it strongly enough ### 5/5 — enjoyable *2025-04-30, version 1.4* devoured the mystery in two days and now on to the prequels. ### 5/5 — Defines the puzzle game genre *2025-04-24, version 1.4* Peak. This game’s intricately stylised art style, incredibly interesting and intriguing story and masterfully crafted innovative and challenging deductive puzzles are top-notch, and this and its sequel are possibly the greatest puzzle games ever made. The dark, gruesome setting puts you into a detective’s shoes to use your intuition in supreme adventures of crime. The expertly made logic puzzles are great at making you think, and creating an unparalleled satisfying moment when you solve them to solve the overarching mystery of cults, murder and mysterious magic artefacts. This game, as well as its DLCs with even better and more difficult puzzles, with detailed self-contained stories, truly create an unmatched experience. If you still have any doubt about getting it, just trust me when I say this: Play. This. Game. ### 5/5 — A unique experience *2025-04-19, version 1.4* This game is satisfying and a very unique experience. I preferred playing on iPad rather than phone to see more details. I love the way the cases all connected. I highly recommend ### 5/5 — Best puzzle game ever *2025-04-10, version 1.4* Absolutely loved this game. Could not put it down. This game was soo addictive and the story is so well connected throughout the chapters. It’s super important to remember and recall faces, facts, and the conclusion of each chapter. Please make more of these games ### 5/5 — freakinged so good *2025-03-31, version 1.4* love it ### 5/5 — Awesome! *2025-03-31, version 1.4* Jeez, this game is awesome! 100% recommend! ## Frequently asked questions about The Case of the Golden Idol ### What is The Case of the Golden Idol? It is a point-and-click detective adventure game where players investigate grisly murders and a twisted family mystery. You'll examine clues, deduce motives, and uncover a conspiracy tied to a cursed heirloom. ### What are the key features of this game? Key features include classic point-and-click gameplay for examining crime scenes and clues, the ability to deduce suspects, motives, and murder weapons, and piecing together a sprawling narrative. This Netflix edition also includes two bonus prequel chapters. ### How do I play this game? You play as an 18th-century detective, using your powers of deduction to solve a series of connected deaths. You'll study crime scenes, analyze information, and fill in the blanks of the story to unmask killers and their motives. ### Is this game free to play? This game requires a Netflix membership to play. While the core game is available to Netflix subscribers, it is listed as having in-app purchases and ads, suggesting additional content or features may be monetized within the game. ### What is the story about? The game revolves around a gold figurine imbued with supernatural powers that has cursed an explorer's descendants. You'll uncover the dark truth behind a series of strange deaths that follow the idol, exposing a conspiracy involving a shadowy political organization. ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 1.4 — 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. ### 1.2 — 2024-08-28 We're always working to bring you the best Netflix Games experience. In this release, we've made some bug fixes and performance improvements. ### 1.0 — 2024-06-25 We're always working to bring you the best Netflix Games experience. In this release, we've made some bug fixes and performance improvements. ### 0.9 — 2024-06-11 No release notes. ## Apps similar to The Case of the Golden Idol | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Adventure Escape Mysteries](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adventure-escape-mysteries/id1419796608) | 4.8 (20,051) | Free | Games | | [Rooms & Exits: Puzzle Escape](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rooms-and-exits-puzzle-escape/id1549643882) | 4.7 (13,828) | Free | Games | | [Living Legends: Crystal Tear](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/living-legends-crystal-tear/id1560195627) | 4.7 (4,515) | Free | Games | | [Unsolved Case: Hidden Clue F2P](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unsolved-case-hidden-clue-f2p/id1635735371) | 4.4 (321) | Free | Games | | [Fringe of Reality: Deeds](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fringe-of-reality-deeds/id1543462769) | 4.7 (1,673) | Free | Games | | [Tiny Room Story: Town Mystery](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-room-story-town-mystery/id1459520173) | 4.8 (10,845) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Netflix, Inc. - [Netflix](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netflix/id363590051) - [FAST Speed Test](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-speed-test/id1133348139) - [Stickers Las Chicas del Cable](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickers-las-chicas-del-cable/id1475869559) - [Stranger Things: 1984](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stranger-things-1984/id1574739824) - [Stranger Things 3 The Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stranger-things-3-the-game/id1574824199) - [Shooting Hoops](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shooting-hoops/id1585735348) All apps by Netflix, Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/363590054 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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