Comparison

Paranormal Files 13 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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Paranormal Files 13

Step into the shoes of a ghost detective at a remote mountain resort. Solve puzzles, find hidden objects, and uncover the truth behind a paranormal entity threatening to destroy everything. Can you save your friend and stop the chaos before it's too late?

Highlights
  • Hidden object scenes
  • Puzzle solving
  • Mini-games
  • Paranormal investigation
  • Story-driven adventure
  • Bonus chapter
Features
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A new hidden object mystery game from the Paranormal Files series! Face a dark entity in a snowbound mountain resort! Solve puzzles, find hidden objects, and uncover the truth behind the paranormal activity threatening to destroy everything in its path! Will you manage to survive Paranormal Files: Chaos Weekend? Step into the shoes of Rick Rogers, a seasoned ghost detective, and dive into a gripping hidden objects puzzle adventure. Explore haunted locations, solve challenging puzzles, and confront an evil spirit before it’s too late!я Rick Rogers and the PF team receive an unexpected invitation from Miriam, a close friend of Mia, to spend the weekend at the remote Ice Creek mountain resort. But the peaceful getaway quickly turns into a nightmare. A snowstorm traps everyone inside, including a mysterious guest named Keith Davenport. What secrets is he hiding? Note that this is a free trial version of the hidden objects game. You can get the full version by means of an in-app purchase. FIND THE SOURCE OF THE PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Use your ghost detective skills to uncover the truth behind a cursed artifact. Investigate eerie snow-covered locations, collect clues, and reveal the dark force threatening the resort. Follow the evidence to discover Keith’s hidden agenda and confront the evil behind the possession. Explore immersive scenes full of hidden objects, uncover unsolved mysteries, and test your observation skills in a thrilling hidden objects puzzle adventure! SAVE MIRIAM FROM THE EVIL SPIRIT Miriam has fallen victim to a supernatural force. Only a true ghost detective can solve the case. Solve intricate puzzles, complete mini-games, and navigate through atmospheric hidden objects scenes. Can you find objects and uncover the ritual that will banish the spirit? Follow the trail of unsolved mysteries and collect everything you need to stop the darkness in this unforgettable hidden objects puzzle adventure! PREPARE A RITUAL TO STOP THE CHAOS As madness spreads throughout the resort, time is running out. Gather ancient ingredients, decode the ritual instructions, and act before the evil consumes everyone. Your role as a ghost detective is more important than ever. Solve hidden objects scenes, find objects hidden in plain sight, and bring peace back to Ice Creek before it’s too late. This is your ultimate hidden objects puzzle adventure! BONUS CHAPTER: DISCOVER WHAT HAPPENED TO RACHEL AND HER TEAM Take on the role of Rachel Cowell in a bonus story that reveals even more chilling secrets behind the spirit’s origin. Explore new areas, solve new puzzles, and uncover more unsolved mysteries! Paranormal Files: Chaos Weekend is a must-play for fans of supernatural mysteries, ghost stories, and detective investigations. Find objects, solve puzzles, and dive into a world of hidden objects and dark secrets. Take on the role of the ghost detective and unravel the terrifying truth behind the Ice Creek haunting! Download now and begin your hidden objects puzzle adventure. Can you solve the unsolved mysteries and defeat the evil spirit? Discover more from Elephant Games Elephant Games is a leading developer of hidden objects games and hidden objects puzzle adventure titles. Explore our full game library: http://elephant-games.com/games/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elephant_games/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elephantgames YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elephant_games Privacy Policy: https://elephant-games.com/privacy/ Terms and Conditions: https://elephant-games.com/terms/

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Hidden Objects

Embark on a supernatural noir detective adventure to solve a series of brutal murders tied to a phantom cab. Explore haunted streets, solve witch puzzles, and uncover dark truths in this gripping hidden object mystery.

Highlights
  • Supernatural noir detective story
  • Hidden object scenes
  • Witch puzzle mini-games
  • Explore haunted streets
  • Choices that shape fate
  • Search and find challenges
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Explore the mystical world of "Secrets of Salem: The Phantom Cab", a chilling blend of supernatural noir and detective mystery games. Detective Victor Grayson hunts a phantom cab tied to brutal murders and his missing brother. Explore haunted streets, solve witch puzzle challenges, and uncover the darkest truths in one of the gripping hidden object games. Can you unravel the city’s unsolved mysteries games, or will you vanish into the night? Prepare to find hidden objects and test your courage in unforgettable search and find games! Detective Victor Grayson is no stranger to the shadows, but this time, the dark feels personal. A string of brutal beheadings is shaking Salem, each victim last seen stepping into the same black taxi. The newest case hits too close: a student obsessed with the legend of the Headless Taxi Driver… just like Victor's missing brother, Thomas. With no leads left and the past creeping in, Victor turns to an unlikely ally - Dakota Lovelace, a witch with an occult shop and ties to Salem's hidden world. Soon, the skeptical detective learns that in a city where legends are murderous and ghosts hold grudges, the truth is rarely what it seems. And once you ride with the dead… You don't always come back. · Noir Mystery Unfolds! Dive into an immersive tale where hidden object games meet noir storytelling. Each crime scene hides secrets to uncover, forcing you to find hidden objects and link clues in this unique mix of mystery games and unsolved mysteries games while unraveling a chilling witch puzzle! · Salem’s Haunted Streets! Explore Salem’s eerie streets in atmospheric search and find games filled with cursed taxis and haunted whispers. Use sharp eyes to find hidden objects in detailed scenes, proving why hidden object games are the heart of all great mystery games tied to unsolved mysteries games! · Witch Puzzles & Riddles! Solve inventive witch puzzle mini-games that go beyond ordinary search and find games. Each riddle deepens the story, connecting mystery games and unsolved mysteries games, while staying true to what makes hidden object games unforgettable: the thrill to find hidden objects everywhere! · Choices That Shape Fate! Shape the outcome with your choices as Salem’s shadows close in. Forge alliances, battle fears, and journey through unsolved mysteries games where you must find hidden objects, master every witch puzzle, and embrace the depth of mystery games inside the most atmospheric search and find games yet! Your ride is waiting. Step inside the free trial and prove that even in the darkest night, you can still find hidden objects… before the door locks forever. ----- 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

Paranormal Files 134 screens
Hidden Objects4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Paranormal Files 13 at none against Hidden Objects's shown. Paranormal Files 13 also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Hidden Objects's advantage is review sentiment (44% vs 29%). 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. Paranormal Files 13 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hidden Objects sells 5 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 — 4.5 for Paranormal Files 13 against 4.6 for Hidden Objects. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 75 and 115 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of Paranormal Files 13's written reviews are positive against 44% of Hidden Objects's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paranormal Files 13 ships an update every 3 weeks, Hidden Objects every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Paranormal Files 13 versus Hidden Objects: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParanormal Files 13Hidden Objects
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (75 ratings)4.6 (115 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews44.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings75115 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size982 MB794 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperElephant Games AR LLCDO GAMES LIMITED

Customer experience

Paranormal Files 13

All ratings75 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral5.3%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%

Hidden Objects

All ratings115 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral6.1%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral22.2%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Paranormal Files 13

One-time1
  • Full Content$6.99
5 purchases

Hidden Objects

One-time5
  • Update to deluxe$1.99
  • Full Game Unlock 30% Discount$8.99
  • Full Game Unlock$11.99
Show 2 more
  • Unlock$12.99
  • Buy deluxe$14.99

Questions

Is Paranormal Files 13 free?
Paranormal Files 13 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, Paranormal Files 13 or Hidden Objects?
Hidden Objects is rated higher. Paranormal Files 13 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while Hidden Objects averages 4.6 from 115 ratings.
Do Paranormal Files 13 or Hidden Objects have ads?
Hidden Objects shows ads; Paranormal Files 13 does not.
Which is updated more often, Paranormal Files 13 or Hidden Objects?
Paranormal Files 13 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hidden Objects every 2 months. Most recently, Paranormal Files 13 was updated on September 26, 2026 and Hidden Objects on September 22, 2026.

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