Something is strange vs The Murderer Hides Within
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Something is strange
A horror mystery game where players find hidden abnormalities in illustrations to solve puzzles. It's designed for those who enjoy detective stories and want to test their observational and analytical skills in a creepy atmosphere.
- Find hidden abnormalities
- Solve illustration puzzles
- Sharpen observational skills
- Experience creepy atmosphere
- Simple tap controls
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This is a horror mystery game where you solve puzzles by finding abnormalities hidden within an illustration. Let us uncover the horrors hidden behind everyday life, testing your insight. ▼ Recommended for those who: ・Enjoy the gloomy atmosphere of detective novels and mystery works. ・Want to easily enjoy a creepy world through simple operations. ・Wish to sharpen their observational and analytical skills. ・Are interested in the unusual combination of illustrations and puzzle solving. ・Want to experience deep fear in a short time. ▼ How to play the game: 1. Carefully observe the illustration. 2. Find the spot that feels abnormal and tap it. 3. If you answer correctly, you can challenge the next eerie illustration. This game is completely free and allows you to enjoy the thrill of horror. Come on, in the world of 'Who done it? Detective Game' find the abnormalities hidden in everyday life and unravel the creepy truth behind them. The slightest abnormalities you might not notice could be the key to uncovering the whole truth. Pay close attention and have the courage to solve the mysteries. In this world filled with fear and tension, let’s see how far your insight can take you. Download it now! Let's aim for a happy ending! EU / California users can opt-out under GDPR / CCPA. Please respond from the pop-up displayed when starting in the app or within the settings in the app.
The Murderer Hides Within
Engage in thrilling detective stories and solve challenging puzzles to uncover the truth. This casual game offers diverse narratives and simple controls for focused gameplay. Step into the role of a detective and experience suspenseful mysteries.
- Diverse stories
- Tense scenes with twists
- Challenging puzzles
- Simple tap controls
- Short, focused gameplay
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Welcome, Detective! 'The Murderer Hides Within' tests your deduction skills with thrilling stories and puzzles. Uncover the truth! □Recommended for ・For mystery and detective novel fans ・For those who love suspenseful stories ・For those who want to solve cases with sharp skills ・For those seeking a game they can enjoy in short, focused gameplay □Game Features ・Diverse Stories: From crime dramas to psychological battles ・Tense Scenes: Thrilling twists and challenging puzzles ・Simple Controls: Tap to find clues and solve mysteries This game is completely free to play. Step into the role of a detective, uncover the truth, and enjoy a thrilling mystery experience! Download it now! Let's aim for a happy ending! EU / California users can opt-out under GDPR / CCPA. Please respond from the pop-up displayed when starting in the app or within the settings in the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Something is strange at 1.1K against The Murderer Hides Within's 36. Something is strange also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (30% vs 20%). The Murderer Hides Within's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Something is strange holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Something is strange has 1.1K ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Something is strange's written reviews are positive against 20% of The Murderer Hides Within's.
Something is strange ships an update every 5 weeks, The Murderer Hides Within every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Something is strange | The Murderer Hides Within |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.1K ratings) — better | 4.3 (36 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 30.2% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | 36 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 354 MB | 297 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | inQ LLC | MITURU KISARAZU |
Customer experience
Something is strange
The Murderer Hides Within
User reviews
Something is strange
From 1.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun and creative game
- 💡 Unique gameplay concept
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent loading issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📺 Too many ads
The Murderer Hides Within
From 36 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Interesting story
- 🎨 Beautiful art
- 🔎 Fun to search
- 🧠 Challenging puzzles
- 🤩 Engaging gameplay
Room to improve
- 広告 Too many ads
- 😩 Ads are annoying
- 🪲 Ads interrupt gameplay
- 🔄 Repetitive content
- 🖼️ Unclear visuals
Bugs and requests
Something is strange
Reported bugs
2 issues- Freezing and crashing on launch
- Inconsistent loading times
Requested features
3 requests- More levels and content
- Improved loading times
- Reduced ads
The Murderer Hides Within
Reported bugs
6 issues- Communication error
- Loading issues
- Game freezes
- BGM stops after ad
- Screen bugs after ad
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- Mis-taps detected
Requested features
3 requests- Zoom function for visuals
- Fewer ads
- Hint system or answer key
In-app purchases
Something is strange
No in-app purchases
The Murderer Hides Within
No in-app purchases
Questions
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