Comparison

Unsolved Case vs Captain's Challenge

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.

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Captain's Challenge

Features
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Try out this challenging puzzle for free. NO ads during gameplay! Complete all 50 levels of this hobbyproject.

Screenshots

Unsolved Case4 screens
Captain's Challenge3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Unsolved Case at #194 against Captain's Challenge's unranked. Unsolved Case also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Unsolved Case ships an update every 2 months, Captain's Challenge every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Unsolved Case versus Captain's Challenge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnsolved CaseCaptain's Challenge
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (2.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#194 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size270 MB26 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperEleven Products Sp. z o.o.Chris Cyriel M Vande Velde

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

Captain's Challenge

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Unsolved Case

No in-app purchases

None

Captain's Challenge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Unsolved Case free?
Unsolved Case is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Captain's Challenge free?
Captain's Challenge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Unsolved Case or Captain's Challenge have ads?
Neither Unsolved Case nor Captain's Challenge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Unsolved Case or Captain's Challenge?
Unsolved Case ships an update every 2 months, and Captain's Challenge every 6 weeks. Most recently, Unsolved Case was updated on October 22, 2026 and Captain's Challenge on October 10, 2026.

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