Comparison

Another Shadow vs Mini Murder Mysteries

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

Head to head
About

Another Shadow

Solve puzzles and riddles to uncover a dark curse and save Bastian from an ancient evil. Interact between two characters and make choices that affect both worlds in this suspenseful point-and-click adventure.

Highlights
  • Point-and-click gameplay
  • Two-character interaction
  • Puzzles and riddles
  • Suspenseful detective story
  • Hidden object finding
  • Alternate achievements
Features
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Bastian and Carissa have moved into a new home experiencing paranormal events. But it is not the house that hosts these specters. The shadow of an ancient curse has returned and it won't go away until he gets what he wants, Bastian's life to enslave him in darkness. Bastian has been trapped in the dark. Can Carissa find a way to bring him back to their world? Another Shadow is the sixth chapter in Hidden Town escape room games series. You will have to interact between two characters in this mysterious point and click suspense thriller adventure. But remember, what you do in one world will affect the other, so make the right decisions. The Dark Dome escape room games can be played in any order, you will be able to see how the stories in each chapter connect to reveal the mysteries of Hidden Town. This escape puzzle episode has connections to The Ghost Case and Haunted Laia and Escape from the Shadows. - What you will find in this horror escape mystery game: A large number of puzzles and riddles to solve within each world of the house and within a memory of one of the characters. A mysterious, exciting and captivating suspense detective story with new characters. Stunning art and a deep soundtrack will fully immerse you in this interactive story. An alternate achievement: Find all 9 shadows hidden throughout the entire suspense thriller game. Look for them everywhere, they can be where you least imagine. - Premium Version: Purchasing the Premium Version of this horror mystery game you will have access to a secret scene where you can play a parallel story of Hidden Town with additional puzzles and riddles. Also, all ads are removed from the point and click game and you will have access to all hints without seeing ads. - How to play this horror escape mystery 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 that helps you advance in the detective story. Test your wits and solve mystery puzzle in this haunted house. Find Hidden Objects: Unveil Secrets Lurking in the Shadows Engage your keen eye and sharp mind as you scour each eerie room for hidden objects. Every item you find brings you one step closer to unlocking the chilling secrets concealed within the haunted house. Can you unravel the tangled web of clues before it's too late? “Immerse yourself in the enigmatic stories of the Dark Dome escape games and reveal all its secrets. There are still many mysteries to be unraveled in Hidden Town."

About

Mini Murder Mysteries

Engage in cozy investigative deduction games by solving nine unique whodunits. Examine evidence, scrutinize statements, and connect clues to make intelligent deductions and uncover the truth behind each mystery.

Highlights
  • Solve cozy whodunits
  • Examine evidence
  • Scrutinize statements
  • Make intelligent deductions
  • Unravel interconnected mysteries
  • Gather clues and discover truths
Currently charting
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Solve cozy, crafty whodunits. Puzzle your way through nine unique investigations and use your noggin to make intelligent deductions. Explore the evidence, scrutinize statements, and connect the dots. Mini Murder Mysteries is a cozy investigative deduction game made for fans of head-scratching whodunits. - Solve cozy whodunits Become a detective and solve a series of twisty, tricksy murder mysteries. Examine evidence, read witness statements, and collect deduction words that you'll use to solve each case. - Explore the evidence Leave no stone unturned as you gather clues and discover truths. Cross-reference information, piece things together, and use lateral thinking. - Scrutinize every statement Witness or suspect? Every case offers "useful" input from people closest to the victim. Along the way you'll encounter power-mad movers and shakers, innocent bystanders, gamblers, spies, liars and lotharios. And, who knows, maybe even a lifelong nemesis? - Deduce the truth Sort the coincidental from the crucial to make smart deductions. Each case revolves around 24 'Deduction Words' that you'll use to assert whodunit. The problem? You'll only need a handful of those words to make the correct conclusion. Close your case list and you might even unravel a deeper, interconnected mystery...

Screenshots

Another Shadow4 screens
Mini Murder Mysteries4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mini Murder Mysteries at every 3 days against Another Shadow's monthly. Mini Murder Mysteries also leads on ratings volume (87 vs 17) and price ($1.79 vs $2.99). Another Shadow's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 81%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position 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

Another Shadow costs $2.99 and Mini Murder Mysteries $1.79 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Another Shadow holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mini Murder Mysteries has 87 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Another Shadow's written reviews are positive against 81% of Mini Murder Mysteries's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Another Shadow ships an update monthly, Mini Murder Mysteries every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Another Shadow versus Mini Murder Mysteries: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnother ShadowMini Murder Mysteries
Price$2.99$1.79 — better
Rating4.9 (17 ratings) — better4.6 (87 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better81.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1787 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#130 — better#190
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB140 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperDark DomeBUNKWORKS

Customer experience

Another Shadow

All ratings16 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Mini Murder Mysteries

All ratings83 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive81.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.9%

In-app purchases

None

Another Shadow

No in-app purchases

None

Mini Murder Mysteries

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Another Shadow free?
Another Shadow costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mini Murder Mysteries free?
Mini Murder Mysteries costs $1.79, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Another Shadow or Mini Murder Mysteries?
Another Shadow is rated higher. Another Shadow averages 4.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Mini Murder Mysteries averages 4.6 from 87 ratings.
Do Another Shadow or Mini Murder Mysteries have ads?
Neither Another Shadow nor Mini Murder Mysteries shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Another Shadow or Mini Murder Mysteries?
Another Shadow ships an update monthly, and Mini Murder Mysteries every 3 days. Most recently, Another Shadow was updated on November 9, 2026 and Mini Murder Mysteries on November 10, 2026.
Which is more popular, Another Shadow or Mini Murder Mysteries?
Another Shadow currently peaks at #130 in the App Store charts, and Mini Murder Mysteries at #190. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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