# The Rise of the Golden Idol — Discover clues, crack the case > Point-and-click mystery game to solve crimes by collecting clues and deducing motives. (iPhone/iPad app by Netflix, Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-rise-of-the-golden-idol/id6618112283 (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: 4.82/5 from 323 App Store ratings · 113 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 16.0 · 1.5 GB - Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese and 1 more - Released: 2024-11-12 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-rise-of-the-golden-idol/id6618112283/reviews.md ## What is The Rise of the Golden Idol? NETFLIX MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED. The Idol was lost — but not forgotten. Collect crime-scene clues to piece together shocking truths in this standalone sequel to the award-winning mystery game "The Case of the Golden Idol." Three hundred years after the unspeakable fate of the Cloudsley family, the Golden Idol's legend lives on only in whispers and myth. But now, in the tumultuous times of the 1970s, some are determined to see the Idol restored to its former glory. Discover the mysterious forces connecting a relentless relic hunter, a team of scientists, the members of an enlightenment-seeking cult and more characters drawn to the all-powerful artifact. As the observer in this point-and-click mystery game, you must investigate 20 strange — and possibly supernatural — cases of crime, death and depravity. Use your detective skills to make sense of a grand mystery that unfolds across an age of hallucinogens, disco, fax machines and parapsychology. LEAD YOUR OWN INVESTIGATION Explore each crime scene at your own pace, using observation and logic to build theories of the case. Click to collect clues and analyze each discovery to determine what happened, why, and who was responsible. A CURIOUS CAST OF CHARACTERS Convicted prisoners, chat show hosts, corporate middle management and many more figures have a role to play in the wider mystery that unfolds — each driven by their own agenda, and some driven to murder. Scour each scene for key details, put names to faces and deduce each person's motives. SMOOTHER SLEUTHING AND SOLVING A new interface lets you quickly collect key terms from each crime scene and seamlessly toggle between investigating and theorizing. Make connections to fill in the blanks of the story for each case, and then piece together every chapter's overarching narrative. - Created by Color Gray Games and Playstack. ## Key features - Collect crime-scene clues - Investigate 20 cases - Point-and-click gameplay - Deduce motives - Piece together narrative - Explore crime scenes ## 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 Rise of the Golden Idol? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Great, challenging, immersive puzzle game - 👍 Incredible sequel with improvements from the first game - 🔍 Creative design of clues, characters, and backstories - 💡 Fascinating way story is integrated into cases - 🤔 Brilliant detective game with mind puzzles and wild story - 🎨 Fantastic artwork and design - 🧠 Intellectually stimulating and interesting game **Cons** - 🐛 Jittery port with UI issues - 🐛 Difficulty removing incorrect words from thinking panel - 🐛 Bugs and glitches, especially at the end of Chapter 2 - 🔧 Needs more polish and bug fixes **Commonly reported bugs** - Game-breaking bug at the end of Chapter 2 preventing progress - Bugs causing loss of progress and locked screens - Clues and UI elements not working properly **Most requested features** - Controller support - More games in this series ## Recent user reviews (10 of 113) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-rise-of-the-golden-idol/id6618112283/reviews.md ### 5/5 — So fun *2025-06-14, version 1.16* Much tougher than the first one but still enjoyable ### 5/5 — Love it so much! *2025-06-12, version 1.16* Since I finished the first one, I craved for more game like this. And then I found this! I’m so happy there’s a continuation of this series. Please don’t stop with your great job and will be looking forward to games you’ll make in the future!! ### 5/5 — Obsessed with this game *2025-06-06, version 1.14* So sad that this game doesn’t get the recognition it deserves, finished the first one “the case of the golden idol” loved it and I was so happy to find out there is second! a must play for all puzzle-mystery solvers lovers. ### 5/5 — A masterpiece *2025-06-01, version 1.14* A great mobile port; Rise of the Golden Idol improves on the first game on every front: the art, the UI design, the logic behind the deductions, and more. I never got sick of how the story can unfold in each scene as you make one small deduction after another. Masterful design. I appreciate the zoom function to read small text and appreciate the striking artwork. ### 5/5 — Addictive Gameplay! *2025-05-24, version 1.14* The Curse of the Golden and The Rise of the Golden Idol are amazing games! I just finished the first story in the sequel, thinking I got to the end. I just updated the app and found out there are two more stories and two to come!!! Saying I’m happy is a massive understatement! Please keep them coming! The storylines are so interesting and the puzzles can be quite challenging. These games are definitely some of my favourite of all time. Highly recommend to everyone. I’ve already recommended them to my work colleagues. Hahaha ### 5/5 — NEEDS MORE RECOGNITION *2025-05-16, version 1.13* I love this game so much. I put two close friends of mine on and they love it as well! Glad i stumbled across this game ### 5/5 — fun and funny *2025-05-13, version 1.13* I just finished the second story and saw there was an app update 3h ago — low and behold there was a new chapter!! Thanks very much for new content, I’m in love with this universe. My fav is Roy Samson ### 5/5 — One of my all time favourites *2025-05-11, version 1.10* My wife and I played it through together. Love everything about it. Love the gameplay, love the artwork, love the plot, love the names, love the atmosphere. Great Job! ### 5/5 — Great mystery game *2025-05-10, version 1.10* The writing is full of intrigue and plot twists. I hope the devs make more content/games! ### 5/5 — SO fun! *2025-05-08, version 1.10* I never write reviews but I just finished the first story and this game is so fun! I’m excited to play the other story. Excited for you guys to make more! ## Frequently asked questions about The Rise of the Golden Idol ### What is The Rise of the Golden Idol? The Rise of the Golden Idol is a standalone sequel to the mystery game "The Case of the Golden Idol." It's a point-and-click adventure where players collect clues at crime scenes to solve cases and uncover a grand mystery set in the 1970s. ### What are the key features of this game? Key features include investigating 20 distinct cases, exploring crime scenes at your own pace, collecting and analyzing clues, deducing motives of various characters, and piecing together an overarching narrative through a new interface designed for smoother sleuthing and solving. ### Is this game free to play? While the game is available for free, it does contain in-app purchases and advertisements. A Netflix membership is also required to play the game. ### What kind of cases can I expect to solve? You will investigate 20 strange cases involving crime, death, and depravity. These cases unfold across a unique 1970s setting, incorporating elements like hallucinogens, disco, fax machines, and parapsychology, all connected to the legend of the Golden Idol. ### Who is this game for? This game is designed for players who enjoy narrative-driven mystery and puzzle games. It appeals to those who like to use observation, logic, and deduction to solve complex cases and unravel intricate stories. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.16 — 2025-06-10 We've squashed bugs and made behind-the-scenes improvements to bring Netflix members the best possible gameplay experience. ### 1.14 — 2025-05-21 We've squashed bugs and made behind-the-scenes improvements to bring Netflix members the best possible gameplay experience. ### 1.13 — 2025-05-13 Fresh content updates! Netflix members can try out an exciting new gameplay experience. ### 1.10 — 2025-04-08 We've squashed bugs and made behind-the-scenes improvements to bring Netflix members the best possible gameplay experience. ### 1.9 — 2025-03-04 Fresh content updates! Netflix members can try out an exciting new gameplay experience. ## 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/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*