Haunted Manor LITE vs The Wild Case
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Haunted Manor LITE
Embark on a thrilling adventure in a mysterious mansion filled with dark secrets and challenging riddles. Test your wits and observation skills to uncover the truth behind the haunting legends. This cinematic horror game offers a unique storyline and stunning visuals.
- Horror story
- Point and tap gameplay
- Clever puzzles
- Multiple environments
- 3D sounds and HDR photography
- Interactive storyline
- High-resolution graphics
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Just about anywhere you go, you'll hear a spooky story about “the house on the hill”. Legends of ghosts, blood, and murders spread suspicion and fear around town. If you happen to be at the smoky local tavern on a rainy night, most certainly you will hear fragments of wisdom about the house. These are stories within the story, quietly whispered by the locals as a warning to unwary newcomers. Be warned: these are stories which will never be openly acknowledged, so don’t even try to mention them outside of this circle... There are many stories but one common theme... stay away from the "Haunted Manor". That night I should have followed this advice. I should have stayed in the comfort of my warm hotel room... unfortunately curiosity prevailed! Faithful to the legend, I arrived on a stormy night at the red blood cast iron gate of the old secluded mansion. After that... all hell broke loose! How brave are you, young adventurer? We shall see! You are about to enter a land where anything and everything could happen. The house will test your heart, body and soul. If you can keep your composure, your mind open, and your wits together, you may succeed in taming the house. "Haunted Manor" is an adventure game that will test your mental abilities and observation skills. You will have to explore the house and solve numerous, at times dark but always challenging riddles in order to progress through the game. If you succeed, you will finally discover and maybe solve the mystery of the secret kept hidden in the house... This game is a one of a kind! The Haunted Manor is one of the best horror and frightening cinematic-like game experiences ever created on the iPhone. Its graphics were created using the best 3D modeling techniques, film camera composition and high dynamic range photography techniques. The incredible graphics are complemented by carefully crafted 3D sounds effects and a gloomy horror theme that will accompany you throughout the game. These features, it's incredible story, and its cleverly crafted challenges make "Haunted Manor" the best horror and frightening puzzle game ever presented on the iPhone. Features: * A Great Horror Story * Classic and intuitive point and tap gameplay * Amazingly funny and clever puzzles * Many different environments to discover & explore * 3D Sounds e HDR photography techniques * Film camera composition * An interactive original & unique storyline * Superb game design * High-resolution graphics optimized for retina display * Multiple languages, AutoSave and much more...
The Wild Case
Embark on a 2D point-and-click adventure to a remote village plagued by mysterious creatures. Investigate eerie phenomena, interact with unique characters, and solve puzzles to uncover the truth behind the supernatural occurrences.
- 2D first-person point-and-click gameplay
- Story-focused adventure
- Solve puzzles
- Interact with NPCs
- Explore atmospheric settings
- Offline gameplay
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TRY IT FREE, THEN UNLOCK THE FULL ADVENTURE FROM WITHIN THE GAME! Prepare for a journey to a remote village deep in the forest, where strange creatures with glowing eyes terrorize the inhabitants. As the hero, you will investigate eerie phenomena and be drawn deeper into the village. The story begins before you even arrive at your destination… The Wild Case is a 2D first-person point-and-click adventure. In this story-focused adventure, players meet a cast of colorful characters, experience mysterious encounters, and solve puzzles to progress through the game. The protagonist is a man who investigates strange occurrences—a sort of paranormal detective. One day, he receives a letter requesting help: strange creatures are terrorizing a village tucked deep in the wilds of the forest. With glowing eyes and an uncanny ability to evade hunters, these creatures may be more than mere beasts. The adventure begins as soon as you arrive. You delve into the lives of the village residents before gathering the courage to travel deeper into the forest. The normal rules of life don’t apply here: if you want a service, be prepared to negotiate. Be ready to ask: Who saw what? Why do they think the supernatural is involved? Will they help or hinder your investigation? Who’s your ally, and who’s your enemy? An array of interesting tasks and dialogues await you in the forgotten village. What you can expect: • Interactions with authentic and idiosyncratic NPCs • Atmospheric settings in remote settlements. • Exciting puzzles involving exploration and NPC interactions. • In the forests, you’ll find a hermit and a witch. Who’s the ally and who’s the enemy? • Open world ready to be explored. • Eerie encounters and mysteries. This puzzle adventure is perfect for playing while traveling. No internet connection required for this offline adventure game. The Wild Case is a point and click adventure game from the creators of Stormhill Mystery: Family Shadows, Angelo and Deemon: One Hell of a Quest, The Last Dream, Haunted Hotel: Charles Dexter Ward, Inbetween Land, Tap the Blocks and Sonya: The Great Adventure! Check our other games! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- WWW: www.specialbit.com YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/user/specialbitstudio FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/SpecialbitStudio TWITTER: www.twitter.com/Specialbit
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: The Wild Case at 4.6 against Haunted Manor LITE's 3.1. The Wild Case also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). Haunted Manor LITE's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.6). On price, review sentiment, 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. The Wild Case sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Haunted Manor LITE asks for nothing beyond the download.
The Wild Case holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 173 and 338 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of Haunted Manor LITE's written reviews are positive against 59% of The Wild Case's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Haunted Manor LITE ships an update every 4 months, The Wild Case every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.
| Parameter | Haunted Manor LITE | The Wild Case |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (173 ratings) | 4.6 (338 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 61.6% of reviews — better | 58.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 173 | 338 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 493 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Tiny Games | Dmytro Cheglakov |
Customer experience
Haunted Manor LITE
The Wild Case
User reviews
Haunted Manor LITE
From 173 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast download
- 🎮 Engaging gameplay
- 👍 Immersive atmosphere
- 🎨 Excellent graphics
- 🔊 Great sound effects
Room to improve
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 💰 Paywall after first level
- 🕰️ Short demo version
- 🌐 Localization issues
- 🔍 Lack of guidance/hints
The Wild Case
From 338 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great graphics and atmosphere
- 🤔 Interesting story and characters
- 🧠 Challenging but logical puzzles
- 💡 Unique Russian setting
Room to improve
- ⏱️ Game is too short
- 🤔 Lack of hints/guidance
- 💰 Paid content model
- 🐛 Some technical issues
Bugs and requests
Haunted Manor LITE
Reported bugs
4 issues- Unable to progress past first room
- Puzzle solutions not working as expected
- Crashes and freezes
- Compatibility issues on older devices
Requested features
5 requests- Full version release
- More levels and content
- Difficulty options
- Hint system
- Save/resume functionality
The Wild Case
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game crashes after certain events
- Interaction issues with some objects
- Difficulty progressing due to bugs
Requested features
4 requests- Add more content/chapters
- Include hint system or walkthrough
- Improve translations and dialogue
- Optimize performance and stability
In-app purchases
Haunted Manor LITE
No in-app purchases
The Wild Case
- Unlock The Wild Case$3.99
- Unlock The Wild Case$4.99
Questions
Is Haunted Manor LITE free?
Is The Wild Case free?
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