Comparison

Haunting Novel 2:Hidden Object vs Hidden Legacy

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

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About

Haunting Novel 2:Hidden Object

Uncover a ghostly mystery on a luxurious yacht by finding hidden objects and solving puzzles. Investigate a disappearance, pacify a vengeful spirit, and reveal dark family secrets in this detective adventure.

Highlights
  • Hidden object scenes
  • Engaging puzzles and mini-games
  • Mysterious plot with plot twists
  • Explore ship and pier locations
  • Bonus chapter and collector's edition content
  • Zoom and clue features
Features
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Will you be able to uncover the mystery of a ghost on a ship? Play a new hidden object game, solve unique puzzles and scary mysteries! ________________________________________________________________________ Will you manage to uncover the mystery of A Haunting Novel 2: Surfaced Secrets? Immerse yourself in the detective hidden object game, solve puzzles, explore unusual locations and find out what secrets the luxurious yacht hides. Note that this is a free trial version of the search items game! You can get the full walkthrough by means of an in-app purchase. Five years ago a girl named Lila disappeared from a party on a luxurious yacht. And now, the owners of that yacht start seeing her ghost who seeks revenge and implies that a member of that family actually killed her. Find out the truth in this detective hidden object game! EXPLORE THE SHIP AND ITS SURROUNDINGS TO UNCOVER THE TRUTH Your son and his wife go missing on a ship voyage - will you be able to find them and pacify the vengeful ghost? An exciting plot that will be enjoyed by fans of haunted hotel games and mystery detective games. FIND OUT HOW LILA DISAPPEARED FROM THE SHIP Find missing items, artifacts, and clues! Solve engaging puzzles and complete fun mini-games to find out why someone wanted to get rid of her. 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 SECRETS ARE HIDDEN ON THE PIER IN THE BONUS CHAPTER! Play as Pier Guardian and enjoy the bonuses of Collector’s Edition! Get lots of unique achievements! Tons of collectibles and puzzles to find! A Haunting Novel 2: Surfaced Secrets is a mystical detective game in which you have to search and find all the hidden objects like a detective. Go on an adventure and find out who the ghost on the yacht wants revenge on. Uncover the mysteries and learn all the secrets of this mystical adventure! Enjoy replayable HOPs and mini-games, exclusive wallpapers, soundtrack, concept art, and more! Zoom in on the scenes to help find the hidden objects, and use clues if you get stuck. Discover more from Elephant Games! Elephant Games is a developer of hidden object games and mystery detective games. 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 Legacy

Investigate a cursed family heirloom as a genealogist. Explore eerie locations, solve puzzles, and find hidden objects to uncover a dark family history and break a generations-old curse.

Highlights
  • Hidden object gameplay
  • Mystery and detective adventure
  • Explore eerie locations
  • Solve puzzles and mini-games
  • Collect special items
  • Uncover dark family history
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Step into the shadows of history in "Hidden Legacy: Dark Heirloom", an unforgettable entry into the world of hidden object games and atmospheric adventure games. You are Gabriel Vanyard, a skilled genealogist called to investigate a mysterious heirloom linked to generations of death in the Montgomery family. As you solve mystery games packed with intrigue and travel across timeworn estates and historical ruins, you must find hidden objects that unravel the twisted fate of a cursed bloodline. Do you have what it takes to end the curse before it claims its final victim? The Montgomery family’s legacy is haunted by a curse that has claimed generation after generation. A genealogist is invited to investigate a mysterious ring said to bring death to every bearer. Gabriel Vanyard is no stranger to family heirlooms, but the Montgomery family's cursed ring is unlike any artifact he has ever encountered. Gabriel travels across the world, from the crumbling estate in Ireland to the grandeur of the Scottish Highlands, from London to Canada, seeking answers to break the curse before it destroys the last remaining member of the family. Will he succeed, or will the Montgomery family be doomed forever? · Explore eerie locations! Travel through ghostly estates, ancient ruins, and mysterious libraries in hidden object games. Designed for fans of adventure games and exploration, each location challenges you to find hidden objects and solve puzzles essential to unraveling the Montgomery family’s grim legacy! · Puzzles and mini-games! Use logic and intuition in a range of dynamic hidden object games. Hidden Legacy combines classic point-and-click mechanics with search and find games challenges that immerse you in the narrative. If you like to solve mystery games, this game delivers hours of rewarding gameplay! · Collect special items! Track down rare collectibles, complete achievements, and find hidden objects woven throughout. A treat for completionists, this adventure blends search and find games with compelling rewards and exciting hidden object games. Each collectible also helps you solve mystery games with added lore and insight! · Unearth a dark family history! Through journals, ghostly visions, and hidden letters, you'll unravel the origins of the Montgomery curse. It’s a story-driven journey that elevates it beyond typical hidden object games, perfect for fans of deep and emotional adventure games. Don’t forget to solve mystery games and puzzles along the way! From haunted family estates in Ireland to fog-covered castles in Scotland, explore the free trial of the "Hidden Legacy: Dark Heirloom" right now! ----- 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

Haunting Novel 2:Hidden Object4 screens
Hidden Legacy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Haunting Novel 2:Hidden Object at none against Hidden Legacy's shown. Haunting Novel 2:Hidden Object also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (40% vs 15%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. Haunting Novel 2:Hidden Object sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hidden Legacy sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Haunting Novel 2:Hidden Object holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 120 and 74 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Haunting Novel 2:Hidden Object's written reviews are positive against 15% of Hidden Legacy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Haunting Novel 2:Hidden Object ships an update fortnightly, Hidden Legacy every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Haunting Novel 2:Hidden Object versus Hidden Legacy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHaunting Novel 2:Hidden ObjectHidden Legacy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (120 ratings) — better4.3 (74 ratings)
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews — better15.4% of reviews
Number of ratings120 — better74
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.1 GB842 MB
Age rating+912+
DeveloperElephant Games AR LLCDO GAMES LIMITED

Customer experience

Haunting Novel 2:Hidden Object

All ratings120 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral5.8%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

Hidden Legacy

All ratings74 ratings
Positive85.1%
Neutral2.7%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive15.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative84.6%

Bugs and requests

Haunting Novel 2:Hidden Object

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Hidden Legacy

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Embedded buttons obscuring gameplay
  • Unresponsive touch controls
  • Glitches not fixed by updates

Requested features

3 requests
  • Remove embedded buttons from gameplay
  • Improve mini-game selection and quality
  • Include strategy guide for Collector's Edition

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Haunting Novel 2:Hidden Object

One-time1
  • Full Content$6.99
9 purchases

Hidden Legacy

One-time9
  • Update to deluxe$0.99
  • Update to deluxe2 variants$1.99
  • Full Game Unlock 30% Discount$5.99
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  • Full Game Unlock$7.99
  • Full Game Unlock 30% Discount$8.99
  • Full Game Unlock$10.99
  • Full Game Unlock$11.99
  • Unlock$12.99
  • Buy deluxe$14.99

Questions

Is Haunting Novel 2:Hidden Object free?
Haunting Novel 2:Hidden Object is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hidden Legacy free?
Hidden Legacy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Haunting Novel 2:Hidden Object or Hidden Legacy?
Haunting Novel 2:Hidden Object is rated higher. Haunting Novel 2:Hidden Object averages 4.7 out of 5 from 120 ratings, while Hidden Legacy averages 4.3 from 74 ratings.
Do Haunting Novel 2:Hidden Object or Hidden Legacy have ads?
Hidden Legacy shows ads; Haunting Novel 2:Hidden Object does not.
Which is updated more often, Haunting Novel 2:Hidden Object or Hidden Legacy?
Haunting Novel 2:Hidden Object ships an update fortnightly, and Hidden Legacy every 11 days. Most recently, Haunting Novel 2:Hidden Object was updated on August 27, 2026 and Hidden Legacy on September 21, 2026.

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