Comparison

It Happened Here 2 vs Hidden Objects

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

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About

It Happened Here 2

Engage in a captivating mystery detective game where you help Emily Smith unravel a cold case murder and the secrets of an old lighthouse. Explore seaside towns, solve puzzles, and find hidden objects to uncover the truth behind unsolved crimes.

Highlights
  • Solve cold case murders
  • Explore seaside towns
  • Find hidden objects
  • Solve puzzles and mini-games
  • Uncover lighthouse secrets
  • Bonus chapter content
Features
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Help Emily Smith solve the cold case murder and the secret of the lighthouse in this mystery detective game. Play the hidden object game, find lost items and solve crime mysteries! ________________________________________________________________________ Will you manage to uncover the mystery of It Happened Here: Beacon of Truth? Immerse yourself in the detective hidden object game, solve puzzles, explore unusual locations and find out what small town mystery Emily Smith has to solve. Emily gets a call from her friend Catherine Malcolm. She says that her husband's murder case, which occurred at the old lighthouse, has just been shelved as unsolved. Emily travels to a small seaside town and learns about the myths and legends associated with the old lighthouse. How might these legends be connected to an unsolved case? Will Emily be able to find the killer? Find out the truth in this detective hidden object game! EXPLORE THE SEASIDE TOWN AND FIND NEW LEADS The police found no clues to identify the murderer. Emily will have to examine the places the police missed and try to solve crime mysteries. LEARN THE MYSTERIOUS HISTORY OF THE OLD LIGHTHOUSE Some people believe that there are treasures hidden at the lighthouse. Solve mystery puzzles and complete exciting mini-games to find out if treasure hunting can be deadly. LEARN IF YOU MANAGE TO FIND THE MURDERER AND MAKE IT OUT ALIVE Complete engaging HO scenes and feel the thrill caused by the unexpected plot twists. FIND OUT WHAT HAPPENED TO YOUNG EMILY IN THE BONUS CHAPTER! It’s the day before Emily and Sean’s wedding a long time ago. Emily visits the florist to take the bridal bouquet but finds her dead body instead. Help Emily investigate the crime mysteries and enjoy the bonuses of Collector’s Edition! Enjoy replayable HOPs and mini-games, soundtrack, concept art, and more! Discover more find objects games and exciting plots from Elephant Games! Elephant Games is a casual developer. Check out our game library at: http://elephant-games.com/games/ Join us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elephant_games/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elephantgames Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elephant_games Privacy Policy: https://elephant-games.com/privacy/ Terms and Conditions: https://elephant-games.com/terms/

About

Hidden Objects

Step into the shoes of a police consultant to solve a murder mystery. Uncover hidden objects, solve intricate puzzles, and follow a captivating storyline filled with twists to bring justice to the streets. This free-to-play adventure challenges your detective skills.

Highlights
  • Detective gameplay
  • Hidden object puzzles
  • Intriguing storyline
  • Challenging puzzles
  • Immersive crime scenes
  • Achievements
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Embark on an exhilarating journey as a newly appointed police consultant in "Criminal Archives: Blade of Deceit"! This free-to-play murder mystery game challenges you to sharpen your detective skills by uncovering hidden objects and solving intricate puzzles. Dive into the shadows of a complex criminal case, where every clue and suspect could lead you to the truth behind one of the most heinous crimes you've ever encountered. Are you ready to prove your worth and bring justice to the streets? You have proven to be capable of cracking even the most vicious of crimes, so you get appointed as an official police consultant. Please, postpone the celebration… For now, the body of a judge has been found on the riverbank. As we all know, such a figure makes many enemies among the villains. Anyone could have killed him. However, after examining the crime scene and the body of the deceased, the pool of suspects narrows down dramatically. The clean-shaven chin of Judge Alexander Therpen is complemented by a fine cut in the jugular vein. And then your prime suspect turns belly up as well… but even that stumble won’t stop you, right? · DETECTIVE GAMEPLAY! Engage in a captivating criminal case, enhancing your investigative abilities and solving challenging puzzles to unveil hidden secrets. This crime detective game offers an immersive experience for fans of crime investigation and criminal games! · INTRIGUING STORYLINE! Take on the role of a seasoned detective, systematically eliminating suspects in a complex narrative filled with unexpected twists and turns. This crime and mystery game will keep you on the edge of your seat as you solve crimes and mysteries! · PUZZLES AND ACHIEVEMENTS! Enjoy solving detailed puzzles and hidden object games, earning achievements that demonstrate your prowess in solving complex criminal scenarios. Perfect for enthusiasts of crime investigation and criminal games, this feature adds layers of challenge and reward! · IMMERSIVE CRIME SCENES! Explore meticulously designed crime scenes that require sharp attention to detail. This crime detective game challenges you to think like a true investigator in your quest to solve crimes and mysteries! Prepare yourself for a gripping free2play adventure in "Criminal Archives: Blade of Deceit"! Dive into the world of crime investigation and criminal games, where every detail matters, and only the sharpest minds can solve crimes and mysteries! ----- Questions? Email us at support@dominigames.com Find other games on our official website: https://dominigames.com/ Become our fan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dominigames Check out our Instagram and stay tuned: https://www.instagram.com/dominigames

Screenshots

It Happened Here 24 screens
Hidden Objects4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: It Happened Here 2 at none against Hidden Objects's shown. It Happened Here 2 also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.0). Hidden Objects's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months) and review sentiment (33% vs 14%). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. It Happened Here 2 sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Hidden Objects sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for It Happened Here 2 against 4.7 for Hidden Objects. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 58 and 134 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 14% of It Happened Here 2's written reviews are positive against 33% of Hidden Objects's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

It Happened Here 2 ships an update every 8 months, Hidden Objects fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
It Happened Here 2 versus Hidden Objects: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIt Happened Here 2Hidden Objects
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (58 ratings)4.7 (134 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings58134 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.0 GB952 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperElephant Games AR LLCDO GAMES LIMITED

Customer experience

It Happened Here 2

All ratings58 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral6.9%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral42.9%
Negative42.9%

Hidden Objects

All ratings107 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.9%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

It Happened Here 2

One-time6
  • Starter Coin Pack$0.99
  • Basic Coin Pack$2.99
  • Special Offer Starter Pack$2.99
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  • Big Coin Pack$4.99
  • Great Coin Pack$9.99
  • Large Coin Pack$14.99
10 purchases

Hidden Objects

One-time10
  • Buy 10 Coins!$1.99
  • 75 Coins$2.99
  • 5 Gems$3.99
Show 7 more
  • 30 Coins$3.99
  • 125 Coins$4.99
  • 10 Gems$5.99
  • 200 Coins$6.99
  • Endless Coins+Gems for 1 Game$11.99
  • 500 Coins$12.99
  • Unlock$14.99

Questions

Is It Happened Here 2 free?
It Happened Here 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hidden Objects free?
Hidden Objects is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, It Happened Here 2 or Hidden Objects?
Hidden Objects is rated higher. It Happened Here 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while Hidden Objects averages 4.7 from 134 ratings.
Do It Happened Here 2 or Hidden Objects have ads?
Hidden Objects shows ads; It Happened Here 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, It Happened Here 2 or Hidden Objects?
It Happened Here 2 ships an update every 8 months, and Hidden Objects fortnightly. Most recently, It Happened Here 2 was updated on November 4, 2026 and Hidden Objects on October 30, 2026.

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