Comparison

Bested vs Unknown

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

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About

Bested

Embark on an absurd mystery adventure filled with witty humor and strange characters. Solve clever puzzles using classic point-and-click gameplay to uncover the truth behind a peculiar case. Explore a hand-drawn world and interact with colorful personalities to survive the insanity.

Highlights
  • Absurd mystery adventure
  • Classic point and click gameplay
  • Zany puzzles
  • Hand-drawn visuals
  • Colorful characters
  • Interactive story
Features
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Welcome to BESTED, where vintage taxis roam free and reality has veered off the beaten path into the absurd. The meter's running… Soon enough, you'll be outwitting hard-boiled thugs, dodging crazy cabbies, and maybe discovering the true identity of the mysterious Colbie Best. Use your instincts to survive a mystery adventure full of strange puzzles, stranger people, and a cat named Deirdre. FEATURES • Absurd Mystery Adventure – A comedy-filled interactive story with unexpected twists, whimsical humor, and a genuinely complex but curious plot. • Classic Point and Click Gameplay – Tap around, poke things, collect clues, and talk your way out of (and into) trouble. • Zany Puzzles – Solve clever puzzles that are unique and satisfying, the MysteryCaper way! • Hand-Drawn Visuals – Explore a world brought to life with charming art created by hand. Human hand. • Colorful Characters – From CEOs to a band of villains to missing celebrities, everyone's got something to hide – SOLVE THE MYSTERY This isn't your average detective game. BESTED is a story-rich puzzle adventure packed with laughs, tension, and taxi-related whimsy. Can you get home? The only thing you can do is rely on your wits and try not to give in to the INSANITY. – PLAY BESTED, IF YOU... Love classic point and click games like Return to Monkey Island, but also appreciate the immersive storytelling of first-person mysteries like Return of the Obra Dinn. You'll also enjoy BESTED, if you are fans of Tangle Tower, Duck Detective, and The Case of the Golden Idol. – WHAT IS A MYSTERYCAPER? A MysteryCaper is the ultimate combination of humor, adventure and intrigue. Wacky characters, briskly paced thrills and hilarious challenges. It's COMEDY SOLVED. Other MysteryCaper titles include: Second Best, Yestertide, Double Cover, Beast of Bodkin Hall, Fleeting Memory, and Fleeting Journey.

About

Unknown

Embark on a mystery adventure as Sophia searches for her missing brother in the eerie village of Ravenfield. Uncover dark secrets, solve puzzles, and interact with townsfolk to reveal a hidden family past.

Highlights
  • Engrossing storyline
  • Puzzles and riddles
  • Townsfolk interactions
  • Chilling game environment
  • Clue discovery
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"Unknown - Raven Field" is a mystery adventure game that combines an immersive storyline with an intense atmosphere. Sophia, in search of her missing brother, sends a photograph and a letter to Vincent Marlowe, the protagonist. With no memory of her past, Sophia ventures to the eerie village of Ravenfield to uncover the whereabouts of her brother. In this nearly deserted town, a hidden secret awaits to be revealed. What dark events have taken place in Ravenfield? Features of Unknown - Raven Field: - Engrossing Storyline: Dive into the memories of Sophia, her brother Noah, and their mother Olivia. Discover the lost past of the family and the hidden secrets of Ravenfield. - Puzzles and Riddles: Search for clues hidden throughout the village and solve puzzles to uncover the truth behind Ravenfield. - Interactions with Townsfolk: Engage in conversations and interactions with the town's residents to get closer to the truth. Unravel the clues hidden in their words. - Chilling Game Environment: Experience an eerie atmosphere enhanced by suspenseful background music and intricately designed environments that deepen the mystery of Ravenfield. "Unknown - Raven Field" is a mystery escape game filled with a rich narrative and captivating gameplay. Embark on a thrilling journey to uncover family secrets and hidden truths. Explore the village of Ravenfield, solve challenging puzzles, and join Sophia in unveiling the mystery. Start your adventure now and experience the gripping conclusion!

Screenshots

Bested4 screens
Unknown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bested at 94% against Unknown's 67%. Bested also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (32 vs 7). Unknown's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and price ($2.99 vs $5.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Bested costs $5.99 and Unknown $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Unknown holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 7 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 94% of Bested's written reviews are positive against 67% of Unknown's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bested ships an update every 2 months, Unknown every 6 months. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Bested versus Unknown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBestedUnknown
Price$5.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.7 (32 ratings)4.9 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews94.1% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings32 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size220 MB90 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperMysteryCaper, LLCTaegyu Kim

Customer experience

Bested

All ratings32 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive94.1%
Neutral5.9%
Negative0.0%

Unknown

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Bested

No in-app purchases

None

Unknown

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bested free?
Bested costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Unknown free?
Unknown costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bested or Unknown?
Unknown is rated higher. Bested averages 4.7 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Unknown averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.
Do Bested or Unknown have ads?
Neither Bested nor Unknown shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bested or Unknown?
Bested ships an update every 2 months, and Unknown every 6 months. Most recently, Bested was updated on September 21, 2026 and Unknown on September 21, 2026.

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