Comparison

Ghost Case vs KageBorn X

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

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About

Ghost Case

Unravel a 20-year-old murder mystery by investigating crime scenes, interviewing suspects, and solving puzzles. Your choices lead to one of two endings, with hidden collectibles offering an extra challenge.

Highlights
  • Investigate crime scenes
  • Interview suspects
  • Solve puzzles and riddles
  • Interactive detective story
  • Two different endings
  • Hidden collectible owls
  • Hint system
Features
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20 years ago there was a horrible murder in Hidden Town, and the murderer was never caught. In recent days, detective Ren Larsen has received strange messages from the afterlife. Apparently the souls of the victims cannot rest in peace and want to be heard. They need the person responsible to pay for what he did. Ren has a bad feeling but decides to reopen and solve mystery case. Will he be able to find the murderer? The Ghost Case is the fourth episode of the Hidden Town escape room games series. You will have to go through different parts of the city investigating and looking for clues that will help you solve mystery case. Interview the suspects involved and discover the murderer. All the Dark Dome escape room games can be played in any order, among them there are connections that will take us through various paths until we unveil all the mysteries of Hidden Town. This horror escape mystery game has a direct connection to The Girl in the Window and then Haunted Laia. - What you will find in this suspense thriller game: A map with which you can explore various points of the city. You can visit the murder house, the asylum, the cemetery, the police station, the magic shop and the houses of Dan and Mia's friends, within all these places you can find a lot of puzzles and brain teasers. An intriguing and suspenseful interactive detective story. Develop your detective skills to the maximum to find the murderer. Grim, detailed art and a great selection of music will make you feel like you're in a suspense thriller. Two different endings that will depend on the decisions you make at the right time. An alternate achievement: Find all 9 owls hidden throughout the entire detective story game. They can be in the least expected place, so look for them everywhere. A detailed hint system in case you need help at any time. They will guide you to continue with the escape puzzle adventure. - Premium version: The Premium Version of this horror mystery game contains a secret scene where you can play a side story of Hidden Town with additional puzzles and riddles. By purchasing this version you will have access to this scene and, in addition, all ads in the suspense thriller game will be removed. That is, you will be able to see all the hints directly without seeing ads. - How to play this horror escape mystery game: Like in a classic point and click escape puzzle game, interact with objects and characters in the environment by touching them. Find hidden objects, use the inventory items on game objects or combine them to create a new item to help you continue on the detective story adventure. Put your wits to the test and solve the puzzles and riddles. Experience a Horror Escape Mystery Like Never Before Immerse yourself in the spine-tingling atmosphere of horror mystery puzzle, where every shadow hides a lurking terror and every creaking floorboard sends shivers down your spine. Prepare to be captivated by a narrative that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. “Immerse yourself in the enigmatic stories of the Dark Dome escape room games and reveal all its secrets. There are still many mysteries to be unraveled in Hidden Town."

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KageBorn X

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After twelve years of unexplained absence, Akira finally returns home—but the town he remembers is gone. The Demon King has conquered the land, destroyed most of its people, and turned the once-prosperous kingdom into a realm of fear. The few survivors immediately recognize Akira, yet he cannot remember them—or anything that happened before his disappearance. As suspicion grows, Akira learns that someone opened the kingdom’s gates and allowed the Demon King’s army to enter. Many blamed the king’s jealous brother, but the surviving townspeople are no longer certain. Akira’s missing memories may hold the answer. Fight your way through a dark fantasy world filled with dangerous enemies, challenging environments, mysterious characters, and secrets buried beneath the ruins. FEATURES • Fast-paced 2D melee and ranged combat • Fluid platforming and parkour challenges • Handcrafted pixel-art environments • Melee and ranged enemy types • Environmental puzzles and hidden paths • Story-driven dialogue and memorable characters • Powerful boss encounters • A mystery surrounding Akira’s forgotten past • A dark fantasy story with unexpected revelations Defeat the Demon King. Discover who opened the gates. Uncover the truth about Akira. But be warned: some memories are forgotten for a reason. The story will continue.

Screenshots

Ghost Case4 screens
KageBorn X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: KageBorn X at Free against Ghost Case's $2.99. KageBorn X also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). Ghost Case's advantage is chart position (#141 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

KageBorn X is free to download; Ghost Case costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ghost Case ships an update monthly, KageBorn X every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Ghost Case versus KageBorn X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGhost CaseKageBorn X
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#141 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB342 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDark DomeRom Ben Ezra

In-app purchases

None

Ghost Case

No in-app purchases

None

KageBorn X

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ghost Case free?
Ghost Case costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is KageBorn X free?
KageBorn X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ghost Case or KageBorn X have ads?
Neither Ghost Case nor KageBorn X shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ghost Case or KageBorn X?
Ghost Case ships an update monthly, and KageBorn X every 8 days. Most recently, Ghost Case was updated on October 13, 2026 and KageBorn X on October 10, 2026.

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