Slender Threads vs Mindcop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Slender Threads
Embark on a point-and-click adventure as Harvey Green, who discovers his recurring nightmare might predict his inescapable fate. Explore a peculiar town, interact with strange characters, and solve puzzles to prevent his visions from becoming reality.
- Point-and-click exploration
- Dialogue and puzzle-solving
- Curious tale with twists and humor
- Voice-acted characters
- Hand-drawn 2D/3D art
- Haunting original score
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"Every night it's the same dream: my own head, mounted on a wall." While wandering an unfamiliar town, Harvey Green follows a string of paranormal events to a grim realization: his recurring nightmare may foretell an inescapable fate. In this point-and-click thriller adventure, guide Harvey through the peculiar streets, shops, and surroundings of Villa Ventana as he seeks to prevent his visions from becoming reality. Features: * A timeless point-and-click blend of exploration, dialogue, and puzzle-solving * A curious tale that melds shocking twists with absurd humor * Dozens of strange, memorable characters brought to life by a cast of celebrated voice actors * Hand-drawn art that combines 2D and 3D to create striking, "diorama-like" visuals * An original, haunting score
Mindcop
Step into the shoes of a detective with a ticking clock to solve a crime. Investigate scenes, interrogate suspects, and delve into their minds to uncover the truth before time runs out. Experience a gripping narrative with a unique art style and immersive atmosphere.
- Time-based investigation
- Crime scene investigation
- Suspect interrogation
- Mindsurf mechanic
- Gripping narrative
- Noir art style
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*Try Mindcop for free and unlock the full game for the whole story!* Time doesn’t stop for justice. In Mindcop, you step into the shoes of a detective with only 5 days to crack the case. Every action you take costs time: investigate too slowly, and the criminal walks free. A gripping narrative: Uncover a thrilling crime story filled with rich characters, hidden motives, and dramatic twists. Every conversation reveals more about who to trust… and who to fear. True detective gameplay: - Investigate crime scenes: search for clues and connect the dots. - Interrogate suspects: push them to confess, uncover lies, or mislead you. - Enter their minds: dive deep into thoughts and emotions with the unique Mindsurf mechanic. - Beat the clock: every choice consumes time, every minute matters. Stylish noir presentation: A distinctive hand-drawn art style, expressive animations, and a tense soundtrack create an immersive and addictive atmosphere. Will you rely on logic, intuition, or manipulation to uncover the truth? The answers lie in their minds… if you dare to go inside. Mindcop is the work of solo game developer Andre Gareis.
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Verdict
Slender Threads and Mindcop both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Slender Threads's written reviews are positive against 46% of Mindcop's. Mindcop's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Slender Threads sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Mindcop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Slender Threads against 4.5 for Mindcop. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 442 and 371 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Slender Threads's written reviews are positive against 46% of Mindcop's.
Slender Threads ships an update every 3 weeks, Mindcop every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Slender Threads | Mindcop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (442 ratings) — better | 4.5 (371 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.1% of reviews — better | 46.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 442 — better | 371 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3.0 GB | 536 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Blyts LLC | Plug In Digital |
Customer experience
Slender Threads
Mindcop
In-app purchases
Slender Threads
- Buy 30 tickets$0.99
- Buy 100 tickets$2.99
- Full Game$9.99
Mindcop
- Full Mindcop game$5.99








