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Best Private Investigator Games

181+ 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 181+ apps and games we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

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
#83in 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
An Elmwood Trail#2

An Elmwood Trail by Sparsh Tyagi

Solve A Missing Girl's Mystery
Strong Contender
🎮 Games
4.9😊(145K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#60in Games
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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.

What We Love

  • 🤩 Captivating story and mystery
  • 🧠 Engaging puzzles and challenges
  • 🎨 Unique and polished visual style
  • 🔍 Immersive detective experience

Room to Improve

  • 📝 Some grammatical/translation issues
  • 🤔 Dialogue can feel unnatural at times
  • 🤷‍♂️ Limited choices/impact on story
I Am Innocent#3

I Am Innocent by Long Jaunt Ltd

Worth Considering
🎮 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

More Private Investigator Games apps to explore

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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
(2.8K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Duskwood - Detective Story
Duskwood - Detective Story
Duskwood - Detective Story
Solve A Real Murder Mystery
Free

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.

Interactive text-based investigationCollect evidence and make choicesMultimedia content (images, voicemails, videos)
🎮 Games
(2.5K)
free with in-app purchases
6
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
7
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
(122K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Criminal Case
Criminal Case
Criminal Case
Must-Play Detective 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
(35K)
free with in-app purchases
9
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
10
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
11
Criminal Stories: CSI Episode
Criminal Stories: CSI Episode
Criminal Stories: CSI Episode
Become a star detective
Free

Step into the shoes of a detective with a supernatural gift to solve complex criminal cases. Investigate crime scenes, interrogate suspects, analyze evidence, and crack codes. Unravel mysteries with your partners and customize your detective's style and office.

Crime scene investigationSuspect interrogationEvidence analysis
🎮 Games
(1K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Homicide Squad: Hidden Objects
Homicide Squad: Hidden Objects
Homicide Squad: Hidden Objects
Mystery Murder & Crime Puzzle
Free

Step into the shoes of a detective in this thrilling hidden object and match-3 game. Investigate crime scenes, interrogate suspects, and solve perplexing murder mysteries to restore order to the city. Engage in immersive gameplay with captivating storylines and intriguing characters.

Hidden object gameplayMatch-3 puzzle modeInterrogate suspects
🎮 Games
(56K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Criminal Case: Pacific Bay
Criminal Case: Pacific Bay
Criminal Case: Pacific Bay
Powerful Storyline & Plots
Free

Engage in a thrilling hidden object adventure game where you join the police force to solve murder mysteries. Investigate crime scenes, analyze evidence, and interrogate suspects to bring killers to justice. Prove your detective prowess in this captivating storyline.

Investigate crime scenesExamine and analyze cluesInterrogate witnesses and suspects
🎮 Games
(6.8K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Private Eye Game
Private Eye Game
Private Eye Game
Customs Agent Investigation
Free

Step into the shoes of a customs agent and uncover a smuggling ring dealing in counterfeit luxury goods. Investigate various locations, from free trade zones to airports, to catch the grand dealer and prove your worth to the bureau.

Investigate counterfeit goodsUncover smuggling ringsWork as a customs agent
🎮 Games
(7)
free
15
Panic Room : House of Secrets
Panic Room : House of Secrets
Panic Room : House of Secrets
Detective and adventure game
Free

Escape a mysterious mansion by solving puzzles and finding hidden objects. Uncover the dark secrets of the "Puppeteer" and his prisoners through a captivating detective storyline with multiple endings. Explore opulent rooms, interact with unique characters, and experience a thrilling adventure.

Detective storyline with alternative plotsHidden object gameplayPuzzle solving
🎮 Games
(356)
free with in-app purchases
16
Criminal Case: Mysteries
Criminal Case: Mysteries
Criminal Case: Mysteries
Victorian Era Crime Stories
Free

Step into the 19th century to solve a series of murders. Investigate crime scenes, gather clues, and interrogate suspects to bring killers to justice in this hidden object adventure. Test your detective skills in a captivating Victorian era setting.

Investigate 19th-century crime scenesExamine and analyze cluesInterrogate witnesses and suspects
🎮 Games
(5.6K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Spylisa
Spylisa
Spylisa
Detective Game
Free

Step into the role of a digital detective and explore a simulated smartphone to uncover hidden truths. Investigate realistic phone environments filled with apps, conversations, and files to piece together the story behind mysterious events. Solve complex cases through logical deduction and immersive storytelling.

Simulated smartphone investigationAnalyze apps, messages, photos, and filesPiece together fragmented information
🎮 Games
(520)
free with in-app purchases
18
Duck Detective: Secret Salami
Duck Detective: Secret Salami
Duck Detective: Secret Salami
Can you quack the case?
Free

Embark on a humorous, story-driven mystery adventure as a down-on-his-luck duck detective. Use your sharp reasoning to find clues, solve puzzles, and expose a sinister conspiracy. Enjoy a fully voice-acted, comedic experience with witty dialogue.

2-3 hour cozy mystery adventureInterview suspects and solve puzzlesFully voice-acted, hilarious adventure
🎮 Games
(3.6K)
paid
19
Secret City: London Calling
Secret City: London Calling
Secret City: London Calling
Hidden objects mystery games
Free

Explore a hidden magical world beneath London to solve a series of mysterious murders. Investigate a conflict between different magical races and uncover the killer. Features puzzles, riddles, and bonus content.

Hidden object gameplayExplore a magical citySolve murder mysteries
🎮 Games
(1.1K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Find Culprit - Mystery puzzle
Find Culprit - Mystery puzzle
Find Culprit - Mystery puzzle
Let's rewind the video.
Free

Rewind and analyze surveillance footage to uncover crucial moments and identify culprits. Investigate scenes by switching between different camera angles to find the decisive evidence.

Rewind video footageSwitch camera anglesFind decisive moments
🎮 Games
(3K)
ad-supported