Comparison

Hidden City vs Unsolved Case

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

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About

Hidden City

Embark on a thrilling detective adventure to rescue a friend from a mysterious phantom city. Solve puzzles, explore dark dungeons, and battle strange creatures as you uncover secrets and confront evil.

Highlights
  • Hidden object scenes
  • Quests and puzzles
  • Dungeon exploration
  • Combat against monsters and cults
  • Offline play
  • Friend assistance
Features
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Hidden City is a hidden object detective adventure for players who enjoy cozy mystery games, search-and-find puzzles, story-rich quests and richly detailed scenes. Explore a mystical Victorian city, find hidden objects, follow clues, solve puzzles, meet unique characters and uncover magical secrets in the City of Shadows. Your next investigation awaits in a game where detective cases, beautiful search scenes, puzzle variety and magical events blend into one captivating mystery story. Look closer, collect clues and discover why every object, note and artifact matters. What will you investigate? Search atmospheric scenes filled with hidden items, evidence, notes, artifacts, keys, symbols, curiosities and visual clues. Every location invites careful observation and rewards players who love to find meaningful details in beautiful environments. Explore foggy streets, ornate halls, manor-like rooms, curious shops, gardens, arcades, laboratories and magical city districts. Each place supports the mystery and turns object search into part of the investigation. Which search modes can you play? Hidden City keeps the main investigation fresh with different modes designed to test your observation skills: • Words mode: Classic hidden object searching using text lists. • Silhouettes mode: Visual challenges based on object shapes. • Night mode: Focused searches in dim scenes using a spotlight. • Pairs mode: Matching identical or logically related objects to test your attention. These modes support players who enjoy search-and-find adventures, visual puzzles, detective games and finding hidden items through careful observation. Are there mini-games and puzzles? Yes. The core search mechanics are supported by puzzle modes that add variety without taking over the main experience. Take a break from the investigation and play through: • Spot the difference: Compare two scenes using sharp observation. • Match-3 levels: Crystal and gem matching for satisfying puzzle breaks. • Brain teasers: Logic mini-games, memory challenges and story-driven riddles. This mix works well for players who want a detective game with brain teasers, a mystery puzzle with clues or a search-and-find adventure with match-3 elements. How does the story unfold? Follow narrative-driven quests, character stories, special cases and event investigations. Assemble artifact collections, solve anomalies, complete requests and unlock rewards that help you continue your detective journey. Every quest connects detailed scenes, puzzle challenges, magical discoveries and story progression into one polished mystery adventure. Play Hidden City your way • Play offline: Continue your investigation anywhere, even without an internet connection. • Follow the story: Return to character quests, detective cases and magical events as your mystery unfolds. • Regular updates: Discover new cases, quests, search scenes and special events added over time. • Cross-device sync: Save your progress and switch between your devices. While this game is absolutely free to play, you have the ability to unlock optional bonuses via in-app purchases from within the game. You may disable in-app purchases in your device settings. You can play this game even if you’re offline! Game available in: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Spanish, Ukrainian. ____________________________ Sign up now for a weekly round-up of the best from G5 Games! https://www.g5.com/e-mail ____________________________ Download more great games here: https://store.g5.com G5 Games — World of Adventures™! Collect them all! Search for ""g5"" in the App Store! ____________________________ Visit us: https://www.g5.com Watch us: https://www.youtube.com/g5enter Find us: https://www.facebook.com/HiddenCityGame/ Join us: https://www.instagram.com/hiddencity_ Follow us: https://x.com/g5games

About

Unsolved Case

Engage in thrilling crime investigations by seeking and finding hidden objects at meticulously crafted crime scenes. Solve chilling mysteries and puzzles to uncover the truth behind complex criminal cases. Prove your detective skills and bring perpetrators to justice in this free-to-play experience.

Highlights
  • Hidden object gameplay
  • Crime scene investigation
  • Enigmatic storylines
  • Mind-bending puzzles
  • Free-to-play detective experience
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Step into the thrilling world of free-to-play crime investigation with "Unsolved Case: Killer Popularity," where your sharp instincts and legendary skills are all that stand between justice and chaos! Engage in heart-pounding detective games that challenge you to seek and find hidden objects crucial to each case, exploring crime scenes meticulously crafted for fans of item search games. Face chilling mysteries, from gruesome murders to calculated robberies, as you unravel each meticulously planned crime. With your loyal partner Paul by your side, immerse yourself in this ultimate crime investigation experience, designed to test your wits in the darkest corners of criminal minds. Your name still makes countless criminals tremble at the sound of it. But there are others who commit crimes with cold calculation, trying to outsmart you. Prove them wrong! This new collection of crime episodes is full of terrifying and bone-chilling murders, break-ins, and robberies. We believe you are the only one who can stop the perpetrators, but just in case, we've sent Paul to you for backup. Your faithful partner will be there to assist you or even bring you a new case. Crime Scene Investigation! Dive into the world of Unsolved Case, where every detail counts. Examine crime scenes, seek and find hidden objects, and use your sharp detective skills to piece together complex clues and uncover the truth behind each criminal case! Hidden Object Gameplay! Embark on a series of intricate finding object games where every detail matters. As you scour crime scenes and hidden locations, you’ll need to find hidden objects that are key to unlocking new clues and progressing in your crime investigation. Enigmatic Storyline! Get entangled in a criminal case, rich with item search games and unexpected twists. As you delve deeper into the city of crime, the boundary between right and wrong blurs, leaving you to solve the unsolved case and decide the fate of your characters! Mind-Bending Challenges! In addition to finding hidden objects, your detective skills will be challenged by a variety of puzzles. These puzzle mystery games are specifically designed to test your logic and problem-solving abilities, integrating seamlessly into the crime detective game process! Can you solve these cases and keep your legendary status intact? Play the free-to-play version right now and find out! ----- 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

Hidden City4 screens
Unsolved Case4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Unsolved Case at 4.8 against Hidden City's 4.3. Unsolved Case also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 72%). Hidden City's advantage is ratings volume (95K vs 105) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Hidden City sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Unsolved Case sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Unsolved Case holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden City has 95K ratings behind it against 105, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Hidden City's written reviews are positive against 100% of Unsolved Case's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hidden City ships an update every 9 days, Unsolved Case every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Hidden City versus Unsolved Case: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHidden CityUnsolved Case
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (95K ratings)4.8 (105 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings95K — better105
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#119 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size320 MB1024 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperG5 Entertainment ABDO GAMES LIMITED

Customer experience

Hidden City

All ratings95,045 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral10.4%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews2,587 reviews
Positive72.3%
Neutral10.7%
Negative17.0%

Unsolved Case

All ratings71 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Hidden City

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Can not access the game to sign in after changing password
  • Game freezes and crashes frequently
  • Losing progress and achievements when switching devices
  • Glitches with events and mini-games
  • Disappearing items and rewards
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  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

9 requests
  • Give more free rubies, game is too expensive
  • Make the game less expensive
  • Give more rewards for completing goals
  • Make the game less frustrating and more enjoyable
  • Fix the glitches and technical issues
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  • Provide better instructions and tutorials
  • Offer an ad-free version for a one-time purchase
  • Make the mini-games less difficult and frustrating
  • Improve the social features and gifting system

Unsolved Case

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Hidden City

One-time10
  • Special Offer$0.99
  • Cluster of Rubies$1.99
  • Tray of Rubies$4.99
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  • Super Deal$4.99
  • Platter of Rubies$9.99
  • Hyper Deal$9.99
  • Drawer of Rubies$19.99
  • Special Deal$19.99
  • Trunk of Rubies$49.99
  • Stockpile of Rubies$99.99
10 purchases

Unsolved Case

One-time10
  • Buy 10 Coins!$1.99
  • 75 Coins$2.99
  • 5 Gems$3.99
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  • 30 Coins$3.99
  • 125 Coins$4.99
  • 200 Coins$6.99
  • 100 Coins$7.99
  • Endless Coins+Gems for 1 Game$11.99
  • 500 Coins$12.99
  • Unlock$14.99

Questions

Is Hidden City free?
Hidden City is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Unsolved Case free?
Unsolved Case is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hidden City or Unsolved Case?
Unsolved Case is rated higher. Hidden City averages 4.3 out of 5 from 95K ratings, while Unsolved Case averages 4.8 from 105 ratings.
Do Hidden City or Unsolved Case have ads?
Both Hidden City and Unsolved Case show ads.
Which is updated more often, Hidden City or Unsolved Case?
Hidden City ships an update every 9 days, and Unsolved Case every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hidden City was updated on November 6, 2026 and Unsolved Case on October 30, 2026.

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