Best True Crime Games

250+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated September 2026

With an average user rating of 4.5★, the true crime 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 True Crime Games (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1ColdTrace: Cold Case MysteryColdTrace: Cold Case MysteryFree4.8★ (4.7K)YesYesSep 2026
2Suspects: Mobile DetectiveSuspects: Mobile DetectiveFree4.4★ (11K)YesYesSep 2026
3An Elmwood TrailAn Elmwood TrailFree4.9★ (256K)NoYesSep 2026
4Criminal Case: Hidden ObjectsCriminal Case: Hidden ObjectsFree4.7★ (36K)YesYesSep 2026
5Murder in Alps: Hidden MysteryMurder in Alps: Hidden MysteryFree4.3★ (109K)YesYesSep 2026
6Last Seen: Detective StoryLast Seen: Detective StoryFree4.9★ (7)NoYesSep 2026
7Who Is The Killer (Episode I)Who Is The Killer (Episode I)Free4.2★ (25K)NoYesSep 2026
8Peekie: Story & Mystery GamesPeekie: Story & Mystery GamesFree4.5★ (57)YesYesSep 2026

Top Picks for True Crime Games

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
An Elmwood Trail#3

An Elmwood Trail by Sparsh Tyagi

Solve A Missing Girl's Mystery
Worth Considering
🎮 Games
4.9😊(256K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#98in 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
  • 🎉 Addictive and hard to put down
  • 🔍 Feeling like a real detective
  • 💰 Free to play with no ads
  • 🔍 Interactive with phone features

Room to Improve

  • 📝 Some grammatical/translation issues
  • 🤔 Dialogue can feel unnatural at times
  • 🤷‍♂️ Limited choices/impact on story
  • 🤯 Cliffhanger ending leaves you wanting more

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FAQ about True Crime Games

What are the best true crime games for iPhone?
ColdTrace: Cold Case Mystery tops our true crime games ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 4.7K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top true crime 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 September 2026.
We track 250+ true crime games on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
ColdTrace is an interactive fictional experience where you investigate a cold case by exploring a simulated phone. It offers a layered narrative and allows you to uncover clues at your own pace.
No, ColdTrace is a fictional narrative experience. All characters and events are entirely invented, though it aims to feel like a real investigation.