Comparison

Grim Tales 27 vs Dark Romance

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

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About

Grim Tales 27

Uncover the secrets of a cursed bloodline and a vengeful coven in this hidden object mystery. Solve puzzles, explore haunted locations, and find missing objects to save a sister and reveal a dark family truth. A bonus chapter offers more locations, puzzles, and collectibles.

Highlights
  • Engaging puzzles and mini-games
  • Explore unusual and fantasy locations
  • Hidden object scenes
  • Uncover family secrets and curses
  • Bonus chapter with extra content
  • Collectible items and achievements
Features
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Will you manage to uncover the mystery of Grim Tales 27: The Cursed Bloodline? Test yourself in solving engaging puzzles, explore unusual locations, and uncover the secrets of a cursed magic box that awakened a vengeful coven and threatens the Gray bloodline. Join Anna Gray in a new investigation as she fights to save her sister and reveal a truth her family tried to erase. Louise Gray, an archivist researching the city’s oldest families, discovers the long-lost first Gray mansion-sealed from history and wrapped in dark legends. Inside, a single whispered name-Amelia-shatters an ancient lock. The house turns hostile, and when Anna and Alice arrive, Alice is dragged into the cursed box. With the mansion twisting reality through fire, glass, and thorns, Anna and Louise must uncover Alister Gray’s betrayal and find a way to enter the box before midnight-without setting the witches free. Note: This is a free trial version of the game. You can unlock the full version through an in-app purchase. DISCOVER THE SECRET OF THE CURSED BLOODLINE Uncover why Alister Gray allied with Victoria’s coven-and why he betrayed them, sealing the witches inside a magical box that now hunts his descendants. An exciting plot that will be enjoyed by fans of unsolved mysteries games and mystery detective games. RETRACE THE LOST HISTORY OF THE FORGOTTEN GRAY MANSION Solve engaging puzzles and complete fun mini-games to reveal how a hidden estate became the epicenter of a family curse-and why speaking a single name can summon a deadly spirit. FIND THE CONNECTION BETWEEN MAGIC SIGNS AND REALITY Complete engaging HO scenes and uncover the truth behind the mansion’s symbols, the protective amulet, and the box that can vanish and reappear beside its next victim. Find missing objects, artifacts, and hidden objects! Enjoy fantasy locations and complete mini-games in this puzzle adventure! FIND OUT WHAT HAPPENS NEXT IN THE BONUS CHAPTER! Continue the story in the Collector’s Edition: play an extra chapter with new locations, fresh HO scenes, and additional puzzles as Anna faces the consequences of the cursed box and uncovers even more secrets of the Gray bloodline. Earn unique achievements, collect tons of collectibles and puzzle pieces, and enjoy exclusive wallpapers, soundtrack, and concept art! Grim Tales 27: The Cursed Bloodline is a must-play for fans of mystery detective stories and immersive hidden object adventures! Enjoy replayable HOPs and mini-games, exclusive wallpapers, soundtrack, concept art, and more! Zoom in on the scenes to find all objects and enjoy the best new hidden object adventure detective games gameplay. Discover more from Elephant Games! Elephant Games is a developer of mystery detective, hidden object, and puzzle adventure 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

Dark Romance

Embark on a chilling trilogy of supernatural adventures. Explore cursed worlds, solve puzzles and riddles, and uncover mysteries in gripping stories filled with magic and danger. Find hidden objects to break ancient curses and save loved ones.

Highlights
  • Three distinct dark stories
  • Mysterious locations and worlds
  • Challenging puzzles and riddles
  • Supernatural enemies
  • Epic adventure storylines
  • Hidden object gameplay
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Step into Dark Romance: Hidden Objects — a chilling trilogy of supernatural adventures. Explore cursed worlds, unravel mysteries, and experience gripping stories filled with magic and danger. Perfect for fans of hidden object games, finding object games, and look and find games. Dive deeper into three standalone tales where you must find hidden objects, master puzzles and riddles, break ancient curses, and fight to save loved ones across haunting episodes! From phantom-haunted opera halls to Gothic cathedrals, royal conspiracies, and enchanted kingdoms, every chapter offers a fresh story filled with danger, emotion, and dark magic. In one tale, a gifted singer is dragged into the underground realm of a masked composer who is building a ghostly opera from stolen souls. Trapped beneath the theater, you must outwit deadly mechanisms, free tormented spirits, and stop a ritual that could turn love into eternal imprisonment. In another, the shadow of Notre Dame falls over a city torn apart by secrets, false justice, and forbidden magic. A captain, a dancer, a bell-ringer, and a cruel Cardinal become entangled in a struggle over identity, power, and revenge, where monstrous appearances hide even darker truths. And in a third story, royal blood and hidden legacy ignite a deadly conflict for the throne. As witches, jealous queens, enchanted forests, and celestial gardens stand in your path, you must uncover the truth of your origin and fight for your place in a kingdom ruled by lies. · Three Dark Stories to Uncover Explore three unique tales with rich storytelling and atmospheric worlds. From opera ghosts to royal curses, fans of hidden object games, find hidden objects, finding object games, and look and find games will enjoy every twist and challenge. · Mysterious Locations & Worlds Travel through haunted theaters, cathedrals, and enchanted kingdoms. Each scene is crafted for hidden object games lovers who want to find hidden objects, enjoy finding object games, and immerse in look and find games full of secrets. · Challenging Gameplay & Puzzles Face traps, puzzles, and supernatural enemies while progressing through dramatic plots. If you love hidden object games, find hidden objects, solving finding object games, and thrilling look and find games, this collection delivers unforgettable experiences. · Epic Adventure & Emotional Storylines Uncover secrets, break curses, and shape destinies across three unforgettable adventures filled with hidden object games, mystery, magic, and emotional storytelling. Prove your skills, find hidden objects and break the curse. Step into the darkness and prove your skills — every mystery is waiting to be revealed in this free-to-play collection! ----- 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

Grim Tales 274 screens
Dark Romance4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Grim Tales 27 at none against Dark Romance's shown. Grim Tales 27 also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 38%). 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. Grim Tales 27 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dark Romance sells 6 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 — 4.6 for Grim Tales 27 against 4.7 for Dark Romance. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 192 and 68 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Grim Tales 27's written reviews are positive against 38% of Dark Romance's.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Grim Tales 27 versus Dark Romance: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrim Tales 27Dark Romance
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (192 ratings)4.7 (68 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better37.5% of reviews
Number of ratings192 — better68
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size925 MB1.3 GB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperElephant Games AR LLCDO GAMES LIMITED

Customer experience

Grim Tales 27

All ratings178 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral4.5%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

Dark Romance

All ratings58 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral3.4%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Grim Tales 27

One-time1
  • Full Content$6.99
6 purchases

Dark Romance

One-time6
  • 75 Coins$2.99
  • 125 Coins$4.99
  • 200 Coins$6.99
Show 3 more
  • 300 Coins$8.99
  • 500 Coins$12.99
  • Unlock$24.99

Questions

Is Grim Tales 27 free?
Grim Tales 27 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dark Romance free?
Dark Romance is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Grim Tales 27 or Dark Romance?
Dark Romance is rated higher. Grim Tales 27 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 192 ratings, while Dark Romance averages 4.7 from 68 ratings.
Do Grim Tales 27 or Dark Romance have ads?
Dark Romance shows ads; Grim Tales 27 does not.

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