Comparison

Unsolved Case vs Underground Blossom Lite

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Unsolved Case

This is a free, cooperative point-and-click puzzle game where two players team up as detectives to solve a prequel mystery. Players receive different clues on separate screens and must communicate to crack codes and escape. It offers a focused 30-60 minute gameplay experience.

Highlights
  • Free to play
  • Two-player cooperative gameplay
  • Separate screen puzzles
  • 30-60 minute playtime
  • Illustrated noir environments
  • In-game note-taking
Features
Currently charting
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CRACK THE UNSOLVED CASE Unsolved Case is the FREE (no ads, no microtransactions), standalone prequel to the popular cooperative point-and-click puzzle game series 'Cryptic Killer'. IMPORTANT: "Unsolved Case" is a 2-player cooperative puzzle game that requires each player to have their own copy on either mobile, tablet, PC or Mac . Internet connection and voice communication are essential. Need a Player Two? Join our Discord community! Dip your toes in and go back to where it all began as you team up as detective duo Old Dog and Ally against the Cryptic Killer. For the first time in the series, you'll encounter a labyrinth of puzzles and challenges laid by one of the most devious minds in the world. Solve puzzles, crack codes, and find a way out. Do you have what it takes to crack the Unsolved Case of the Cryptic Killer? Crack the case during a focused playthrough of 30-60 minutes—perfect for a night of puzzle solving. THE STORY SO FAR Years ago, the twisted Cryptic Killer was put away behind bars at the infamous Anagram Asylum. But today, he's back, and he's taunting the detectives. Did they catch the wrong guy, or are they looking at a copycat killer? A new lead arrives in the form of a mysterious locked box, delivered directly to their addresses. Detectives Ally and Old Dog are once again sent on a chase that'll challenge them unlike any case before. Explore new locations, crack codes, and unravel the mystery. In this prequel, you're invited to step into the detectives' shoes and return to where it all began. THE ONLY WAY TO ESCAPE IS TO WORK TOGETHER Two minds are better than one, and the only way you'll be able to crack the Cryptic Killer's codes is by working together. Through separate screens, you and your friend will each be given half of a puzzle at each location. Communicate, collaborate, and work together to push your puzzle-solving skills to the limit. FEATURES LIST ▶Full Game for Free Get started as detectives Ally and Old Dog with this complete prequel game at no cost, providing a glimpse into the larger puzzle series. ▶30-60 Minutes of Puzzle Solving Immerse yourself in an adventure filled with engaging puzzles, designed to be resolved within half an hour to an hour. ▶Two Player Co-Op In Unsolved Case, the detectives are separated. You’ll see different items and clues than your partner and will be tested on your communication! ▶Challenging Collaborative Puzzles Two brains are better than one when it comes to cracking the Cryptic Killer's codes. ▶Explore Illustrated Worlds Unsolved Case's hand-illustrated environments are inspired by noir novels. ▶Draw on… Everything! You cannot solve a case without taking notes. At any time in the game, you can whip out a notebook and pen to make notes and scribble on your environment.

About

Underground Blossom Lite

Embark on a 15-20 minute adventure game exploring childhood memories. Complete tasks across two metro stations, experiencing key events from a character's early life with an atmospheric soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Explore childhood memories
  • Complete tasks in metro stations
  • Atmospheric soundtrack
  • Short gameplay duration (approx. 20 mins)
  • Narrative-driven adventure
Features
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Underground Blossom Lite is a 15-20 minute adventure game by Rusty Lake. Fulfil various tasks in the first two stations of the game, and board the metro that will take you through events from Laura Vanderboom's early childhood. Key features: ▪ Expect to make a couple of stops exploring Laura Vanderboom’s early childhood. ▪ The estimated travel time for the Lite version is roughly 20 minutes. ▪ At both metro stops, you will be greeted by an atmospheric soundtrack by Victor Butzelaar!

Screenshots

Unsolved Case4 screens
Underground Blossom Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Underground Blossom Lite at 4.8 against Unsolved Case's 4.3. Underground Blossom Lite also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 59%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Unsolved Case's advantage is chart position (#160 vs unranked) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 255). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Underground Blossom Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Unsolved Case has 2.1K ratings behind it against 255, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Unsolved Case's written reviews are positive against 93% of Underground Blossom Lite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Unsolved Case ships an update every 2 months, Underground Blossom Lite fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Unsolved Case versus Underground Blossom Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnsolved CaseUnderground Blossom Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (2.1K ratings)4.8 (255 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.9% of reviews92.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.1K — better255
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#160 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size270 MB84 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperEleven Products Sp. z o.o.Rusty Lake

Customer experience

Unsolved Case

All ratings2,112 ratings
Positive82.0%
Neutral3.5%
Negative14.5%
Written reviews418 reviews
Positive58.9%
Neutral6.9%
Negative34.2%

Underground Blossom Lite

All ratings255 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral1.2%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews182 reviews
Positive92.9%
Neutral3.3%
Negative3.8%

User reviews

Unsolved Case

From 2.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
  • 🤝 Great co-op experience
  • 💡 Innovative puzzle design
  • 🎨 Appealing art style

Room to improve

  • 🔚 Abrupt ending/cliffhanger
  • 💰 Paid content required to continue
  • 🕰️ Short duration
  • 🐛 Connectivity issues

Underground Blossom Lite

From 255 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Excellent gameplay and puzzles
  • 🎨 Unique and atmospheric visuals
  • 🔍 Intriguing and mysterious storyline
  • 🕹️ Smooth and intuitive controls
  • 🔍 Engaging and thought-provoking experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🕰️ Short demo length
  • 💰 Paid full version
  • 🤔 Slight deviation from previous Rusty Lake games

Bugs and requests

Unsolved Case

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game resets on disconnection
  • Compatibility issues on certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels/episodes
  • Single player mode
  • Save progress option
  • Multilingual support

Underground Blossom Lite

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Ticket boost not appearing as expected
  • Phone dialing not working correctly
  • Poster not able to be placed on second station

Requested features

3 requests
  • More free content
  • Longer gameplay for full version
  • Maintain the unique feel of previous Rusty Lake games

In-app purchases

None

Unsolved Case

No in-app purchases

None

Underground Blossom Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Unsolved Case free?
Unsolved Case is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Underground Blossom Lite free?
Underground Blossom Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Unsolved Case or Underground Blossom Lite?
Underground Blossom Lite is rated higher. Unsolved Case averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Underground Blossom Lite averages 4.8 from 255 ratings.
Do Unsolved Case or Underground Blossom Lite have ads?
Neither Unsolved Case nor Underground Blossom Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Unsolved Case or Underground Blossom Lite?
Unsolved Case ships an update every 2 months, and Underground Blossom Lite fortnightly. Most recently, Unsolved Case was updated on September 28, 2026 and Underground Blossom Lite on September 28, 2026.

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