Best Cold Case Games

250+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
19 free apps & games
Updated November 2026

With an average user rating of 4.1★, the cold case games category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 250+ apps and games we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Cold Case Games (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1ColdTrace: Cold Case MysteryColdTrace: Cold Case MysteryFree4.8★ (6.5K)YesYesNov 2026
2Suspects: Mobile DetectiveSuspects: Mobile DetectiveFree4.4★ (11K)YesYesNov 2026
3Peekie: Stories & MysteriesPeekie: Stories & MysteriesFree4.6★ (372)YesYesNov 2026
4Unread: Phone DetectiveUnread: Phone DetectiveFree5.0★ (12)NoYesNov 2026
5Detectea: Detective GameDetectea: Detective GameFree4.1★ (70)NoYesOct 2026
6Criminal Case: Hidden ObjectsCriminal Case: Hidden ObjectsFree4.7★ (36K)YesYesNov 2026
7Traced · Cold Case DetectiveTraced · Cold Case DetectiveFree4.7★ (6)YesYesOct 2026
8Cold Case BureauCold Case BureauFree4.2★ (9)NoNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Cold Case Games

ColdTrace: Cold Case Mystery#1

ColdTrace: Cold Case Mystery by Saclic Studio

Interactive Detective Game
Editor's Choice
🎬 Entertainment
4.8(6.5K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Step into a simulated phone to solve a fictional cold case. Explore messages, photos, and notes to piece together a layered narrative and uncover the truth behind a mysterious event. Your choices and pace shape the investigation.

Suspects: Mobile Detective#2

Suspects: Mobile Detective by Bonus Round Limited

Solve Crime & Murder Mystery
Strong Contender
🎮 Games
4.4😊(11K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Immerse yourself in interactive crime and murder mystery stories told through simulated chat messages, photos, videos, and social posts. Solve compelling cases by uncovering clues from characters' digital lives.

What We Love

  • 🎮 Immersive and realistic experience
  • 🤯 Gripping stories with unexpected twists
  • 🕵️‍♀️ Feeling of being a detective
  • 👍 Well-developed characters and dialogue

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive to unlock content
  • ⏳ Slow progression due to real-time pacing
  • 🔍 Lack of interactivity beyond reading messages
  • 🐛 Technical issues like freezing and crashes

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FAQ about Cold Case Games

What are the best cold case games for iPhone?
ColdTrace: Cold Case Mystery tops our cold case games ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 6.5K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top cold case games we rank are free to download, including ColdTrace: Cold Case Mystery and Suspects: Mobile Detective.
ColdTrace: Cold Case Mystery shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 250+ cold case games on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.