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Best True Crime Games

205+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated May 2026

With an average user rating of 4.5★, the true crime games category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 205+ apps and games we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top True Crime Games (May 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Suspects: Mobile DetectiveSuspects: Mobile DetectiveFree4.4★ (11K)YesYesAug 2026
2An Elmwood TrailAn Elmwood TrailFree4.9★ (251K)NoYesAug 2026
3Solve:Crime & Murder DetectiveSolve:Crime & Murder DetectiveFree4.3★ (83)YesYesAug 2026
4Criminal CaseCriminal CaseFree4.7★ (36K)YesYesAug 2026
5Peek a PhonePeek a PhoneFree4.9★ (4.3K)YesYesAug 2026
6Who Is The Killer (Episode I)Who Is The Killer (Episode I)Free4.2★ (25K)NoYesAug 2026
7Duskwood - Detective StoryDuskwood - Detective StoryFree4.4★ (2.6K)YesYesAug 2026
8Homicide Squad: Hidden ObjectsHomicide Squad: Hidden ObjectsFree4.5★ (57K)YesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for True Crime 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
An Elmwood Trail#2

An Elmwood Trail by Sparsh Tyagi

Solve A Missing Girl's Mystery
Strong Contender
🎮 Games
4.9😊(251K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#77in 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
Solve:Crime & Murder Detective#3

Solve:Crime & Murder Detective by Bonus Round Limited

Crack cases and mysteries
Worth Considering
🎮 Games
4.3😊(83 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Engage in an interactive detective experience by solving new murder mysteries released weekly. Interrogate suspects, analyze evidence, and race against the clock to uncover the truth. Put your investigative skills to the ultimate test in this thrilling crime game.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
  • 👍 Engaging mystery cases
  • 💡 Ability to interrogate suspects
  • 🚀 Free coins to access longer interrogations

Room to Improve

  • ⏱️ Short time limit per interrogation
  • 🤖 AI-generated responses feel lazy
  • 🔍 Lack of in-depth investigation options

More True Crime Games apps to explore

4
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
5
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
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
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
(2.6K)
free with in-app purchases
8
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
(57K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Murder in Alps: Hidden Mystery
Murder in Alps: Hidden Mystery
Murder in Alps: Hidden Mystery
Find Suspect & Solve Crime
Free

Embark on a thrilling detective adventure set in the 1930s Alps. Uncover hidden objects, solve puzzles, and interact with mysterious characters to find a killer in an immersive crime novel experience.

Interactive crime novel gameplayHidden object scenesMind-boggling puzzles
🎮 Games
(109K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Unsolved: Hidden Mystery Games
Unsolved: Hidden Mystery Games
Unsolved: Hidden Mystery Games
Choose your case & find clues
Free

Embark on thrilling hidden object adventures and solve compelling mysteries. Investigate crime scenes, uncover clues, and unravel captivating stories across diverse and enchanting locations. This collection offers a growing library of free puzzle games for aspiring detectives.

Free hidden object puzzle adventure gamesDetective investigations and criminal casesSolve exceptional puzzles
🎮 Games
(55K)
free with in-app purchases
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
I Am Innocent
I Am Innocent
I Am Innocent
by Long Jaunt Ltd
Free

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.

Investigate serial killer casesRealistic phone calls and hackingAnalyze photographs and documents
🎮 Games
(10K)
free with in-app purchases
13
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
14
Case 1888: Mystery Stories
Case 1888: Mystery Stories
Case 1888: Mystery Stories
True Crime & Detective Tales
Free

Engage in interactive true crime investigations by examining case files, finding clues, and identifying the killer. Uncover over 100 criminal cases, from serial killers to unsolved mysteries, with a new challenge delivered nightly. Earn ranks and badges as you solve cases and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of 1888 London.

Interactive true crime investigationsDaily criminal case filesOver 100 criminal case files
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
free with in-app purchases
15
Murder by Choice: Mystery Game
Murder by Choice: Mystery Game
Murder by Choice: Mystery Game
Unsolved crime case adventure
Free

Embark on an interactive murder mystery adventure on a tropical island. Investigate crime scenes, find hidden objects, and solve puzzles to uncover secrets and catch a killer. Your choices will shape the unfolding story.

Interactive story choicesCrime scene investigationHidden object search
🎮 Games
(24K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Murder Mystery Detective Story
Murder Mystery Detective Story
Murder Mystery Detective Story
by APSocialSoft LLC
Free

Engage in a realistic criminal investigator experience, solving over 60 complex murder cases. Use deduction, analyze crime scenes, and interrogate characters through realistic dialogue to uncover clues and solve mysteries.

Over 60 criminal casesInvestigate crime scenesInterrogate characters
🎮 Games
(5.7K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Scriptic: Crime Stories
Scriptic: Crime Stories
Scriptic: Crime Stories
Become a detective
Free

Engage in interactive story adventures where your choices shape the narrative. Solve crimes, manage emergencies, or navigate romance in immersive text-based experiences. Live the story and become the lead character in a variety of dramatic scenarios.

Interactive text conversationsBranching story pathsMultiple story genres
🎮 Games
(787)
free with in-app purchases
18
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
19
Pawn to Don Mafia Crime Story
Pawn to Don Mafia Crime Story
Pawn to Don Mafia Crime Story
Choice driven narrative story
Free

A choice-driven narrative game where you must raise $100,000 in a limited time for your child's life-saving treatment. Navigate the criminal underworld or pursue honest paths, with every decision impacting the story and its consequences.

Choice-driven storytellingMultiple paths to earn moneyMoral consequences for decisions
🎮 Games
(1.6K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Detective Max: Murder Mystery
Detective Max: Murder Mystery
Detective Max: Murder Mystery
Escape room crime game offline
Free

Step into the shoes of a young detective to solve a high school murder mystery. Explore crime scenes, interrogate suspects, and solve intricate puzzles to uncover the truth. This offline adventure game offers a deep narrative and challenging riddles without any ads or subscriptions.

Offline gameplayMurder mystery investigationPuzzle solving
🎮 Games
(818)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about True Crime Games

What are the best true crime games for iPhone?
Suspects: Mobile Detective tops our true crime games ranking as of May 2026, with a 4.4-star average from 11K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top true crime games we rank are free to download, including Suspects: Mobile Detective and An Elmwood Trail.
Suspects: Mobile Detective shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of May 2026.
We track 205+ true crime games on the iOS App Store as of May 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.