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Best Private Investigator Games

249+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated July 2026

With an average user rating of 4.6★, the private investigator games category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 249+ apps and games we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Private Investigator Games (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Suspects: Mobile DetectiveSuspects: Mobile DetectiveFree4.4★ (11K)YesYesAug 2026
2I Am InnocentI Am InnocentFree4.2★ (10K)YesYesAug 2026
3Duskwood - Detective StoryDuskwood - Detective StoryFree4.4★ (2.6K)YesYesAug 2026
4An Elmwood TrailAn Elmwood TrailFree4.9★ (251K)NoYesAug 2026
5Who Is The Killer (Episode I)Who Is The Killer (Episode I)Free4.2★ (25K)NoYesAug 2026
6Peek a PhonePeek a PhoneFree4.9★ (4.3K)YesYesAug 2026
7Detective MastersDetective MastersFree4.5★ (35K)NoNoAug 2026
8Forensic MasterForensic MasterFree4.3★ (43K)YesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Private Investigator Games

Suspects: Mobile Detective#1

Suspects: Mobile Detective by Bonus Round Limited

Solve Crime & Murder Mystery
Editor's Choice
🎮 Games
4.4😊(11K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#75in Games
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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
I Am Innocent#2

I Am Innocent by Long Jaunt Ltd

Strong Contender
🎮 Games
4.2😐(10K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Engage in a realistic detective game where you solve serial murders. Utilize in-game tools like phone calls, hacking, and documents to uncover clues and interact with complex characters. Your choices impact relationships and lead to multiple endings.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Interesting concept
  • 🚀 Immersive story
  • 👍 Realistic phone interactions

Room to Improve

  • 🔁 Repetitive puzzles
  • 🕰️ Slow progress due to puzzle requirements
  • 💰 Monetization issues, expensive in-app purchases
Duskwood - Detective Story#3

Duskwood - Detective Story by Everbyte GmbH

Solve A Real Murder Mystery
Worth Considering
🎮 Games
4.4😊(2.6K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Engage in a thrilling criminal investigation by collecting evidence and making crucial decisions. Interact with characters through various media like images, voicemails, and mini-games to uncover the truth behind a disappearance in a mysterious village.

What We Love

  • 🤩 Immersive and engaging story
  • 👍 Realistic and relatable characters
  • 🎨 Impressive visuals and production value
  • 🕵️‍♀️ Compelling mystery and detective elements

Room to Improve

  • 🕹️ Frustrating and repetitive mini-games
  • 💰 Paywall for accessing key content
  • 🕰️ Slow progression due to mini-game requirements

More Private Investigator Games apps to explore

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An Elmwood Trail
An Elmwood Trail
An Elmwood Trail
Solve A Missing Girl's Mystery
Free

Engage in an interactive mystery game to find a missing girl in the town of Riverstone. Investigate clues, interrogate suspects, and make critical decisions to unravel the secrets of Elmwood Forest and bring her home safely.

Interactive mystery investigationGather clues and hintsInterrogate suspects
🎮 Games
(251K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Who Is The Killer (Episode I)
Who Is The Killer (Episode I)
Who Is The Killer (Episode I)
by Long Jaunt Ltd
Free

Engage in a thrilling detective game where you have seven days to identify a murderer. Investigate crime scenes, interrogate characters, and uncover motives to stop the killer before everyone perishes. This game offers a unique deduction experience with a new mystery each day.

Daily murder mysteriesInvestigate crime scenesInterrogate characters
🎮 Games
(25K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Peek a Phone
Peek a Phone
Peek a Phone
Realistic Detective Mysteries
Free

Dive into realistic mystery adventures and sharpen your detective skills by investigating fictional characters' phones. Uncover secrets, solve puzzles, and crack criminal cases through immersive, text-based missions.

Investigate fictional phone contentSolve puzzles and hack appsInterrogate suspects
🎮 Games
(4.3K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Detective Masters
Detective Masters
Detective Masters
Many suspects, but who did it?
Free

Solve crimes by interrogating suspects and finding clues. Uncover hidden objects to bring criminals to justice and keep your city safe. Can you catch all the bad guys?

Interrogate suspectsFind hidden objectsSolve daily crimes
🎮 Games
(35K)
free
8
Forensic Master
Forensic Master
Forensic Master
A Detective Story!
Free

Engage your detective skills in this free crime mystery game. Solve mini crime cases by finding hidden clues and objects. Unravel murder mysteries through various puzzle-like mini-games and uncover secrets.

Solve mini crime casesFind hidden clues and objectsInvestigate crime scenes
🎮 Games
(43K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Criminal Case
Criminal Case
Criminal Case
Police investigation game
Free

Engage in a captivating detective adventure by investigating crime scenes, gathering clues, and interrogating suspects. Analyze evidence to uncover the truth and bring murderers to justice in a grim city. Prove your detective prowess in this immersive hidden object game.

Investigate crime scenesExamine and analyze cluesInterrogate witnesses and suspects
🎮 Games
(36K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Line Up: Draw the Criminal
Line Up: Draw the Criminal
Line Up: Draw the Criminal
Catch the culprit
Free

Help detectives by drawing suspects based on victim descriptions. Test your sleuthing and artistic skills to identify criminals and advance through increasingly challenging levels. Can you catch the master criminal?

Draw the culpritColorful artworkMultiple difficulty levels
🎮 Games
(123K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Snitchy - Detective Game
Snitchy - Detective Game
Snitchy - Detective Game
Investigate Phones. Find Truth
Free

Engage in a fictional detective game where you investigate simulated smartphones to uncover hidden clues. Piece together deleted messages, photos, and emails to solve mysteries before time runs out. Offers mature, fictional stories for an immersive investigative experience.

Simulated smartphone interfaceInvestigate deleted messages and hidden photosCollect clues and build cases
🎬 Entertainment
(1)
free with in-app purchases
12
Criminal Scene Investigation
Criminal Scene Investigation
Criminal Scene Investigation
Crime Scene Police Simulator3D
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
13
Detectea: Detective Game
Detectea: Detective Game
Detectea: Detective Game
Fake Phone Mystery
Free

Investigate fictional phones to uncover hidden secrets and solve mysteries. Explore messages, photos, and payments to piece together the truth and send proof to clients. Uncover new cases and secrets as you progress through interactive episodes.

Investigate realistic fictional phone appsFind clues in chats, photos, notes, payments, maps, emailsSend proof back to the client
🎬 Entertainment
(2)
subscription
14
Cold Case Bureau
Cold Case Bureau
Cold Case Bureau
90 cases. One detective.
Free

Engage in a slow-paced mystery game where you analyze case files, evidence, and suspect testimonies to uncover contradictions. Piece together clues on your investigation board to solve crimes and advance your detective career through increasingly challenging tiers.

Analyze case files and evidenceIdentify contradictions in testimoniesUse an investigation board
🎮 Games
(1)
free
15
The Final Node: Detective Game
The Final Node: Detective Game
The Final Node: Detective Game
Solve real crime mysteries
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
16
Criminal Detective Story
Criminal Detective Story
Criminal Detective Story
by Arya Panchal
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
17
Detective Games・Murder Mystery
Detective Games・Murder Mystery
Detective Games・Murder Mystery
Solve crime cases, logic only
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
18
Case Up: Detective Story
Case Up: Detective Story
Case Up: Detective Story
by Anatolii Bobrovnyk
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
19
Mystery Avenue
Mystery Avenue
Mystery Avenue
Every Clue Counts
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
20
Suspo: Детективні історії
Suspo: Детективні історії
Suspo: Детективні історії
Solve crimes using logic
Free
🎮 Games
(0)

FAQ about Private Investigator Games

What are the best private investigator games for iPhone?
Suspects: Mobile Detective tops our private investigator games ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.4-star average from 11K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top private investigator games we rank are free to download, including Suspects: Mobile Detective and I Am Innocent.
Suspects: Mobile Detective shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 249+ private investigator games on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app offers interactive crime and murder mystery stories. You'll solve cases by investigating digital evidence like chat messages, photos, videos, and social posts from fictional characters.
You play by accessing the digital lives of characters involved in various mysteries. By examining their messages, photos, videos, and voice notes, you'll uncover clues to solve the crime.