Something is strange vs Phantom Files
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.
Phantom Files
Uncover supernatural mysteries by examining images for hidden clues. Piece together the narrative step-by-step to reach a satisfying conclusion. This game is free to play and encourages live streaming.
- Image-based clue finding
- Step-by-step story progression
- Supernatural mystery solving
- Free to play
- Live streamer friendly
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Can you solve this puzzle? The truth behind the strange phenomena and supernatural events... First, check the picture and description, Click on the picture to find hidden clues. Step by step, you can piece together the complete story! It's free to play until the end, and live streamers are welcome to broadcast it! 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 review sentiment: Phantom Files at 100% against Something is strange's 30%. Phantom Files also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Something is strange's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 63). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Phantom Files holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Something is strange has 1.1K ratings behind it against 63, 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 100% of Phantom Files's.
Something is strange ships an update every 5 weeks, Phantom Files weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Something is strange | Phantom Files |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.1K ratings) | 4.8 (63 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 30.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | 63 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Weekly — better |
| 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 | 271 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | inQ LLC | KAZUKI OURA |
Customer experience
Something is strange
Phantom Files
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
Phantom Files
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Something is strange
No in-app purchases
Phantom Files
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Something is strange free?
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