Unsolved: Hidden Mystery Games vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Unsolved: Hidden Mystery Games's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	Unsolved: Hidden Mystery Games This App	June's Journey: Hidden Objects Nemesis	Adventure Escape Mysteries Contender	Seekers Notes: Hidden Objects Contender	Murder in Alps: Hidden Mystery Contender	The Secret Society: Mystery Peer	Manor Matters®: Adventure Game Peer	Rooms & Exits: Puzzle escape New Kid
Core Identity
Developer	Artifex Mundi	wooga	Haiku Games Co	Mytona	Nordcurrent UAB	G5 Entertainment AB	Playrix	WEBELINX GAMES DOO
Category	Games	Games	Games	Games	Games	Games	-	Games
Platform	Android, iOS	iOS, Android	iOS, Android	Android, iOS	iOS, Android	iOS, Android	-	iOS
Store Metrics
Rating	4.7 / 5	4.6 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.3 / 5	4.3 / 5	4.3 / 5	-	4.7 / 5
Ratings Count	52,570	323,988	19,893	94,786	108,971	41,757	-	13,657
Price	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	-	Free
Release Date	Sep 2, 2020	Dec 23, 2021	Dec 21, 2018	Jul 30, 2015	Oct 2, 2018	Nov 21, 2012	-	Jan 28, 2021
Last Updated	Apr 28, 2026	Apr 15, 2026	Apr 15, 2026	Apr 3, 2026	Feb 12, 2026	Apr 22, 2026	-	Apr 2, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	mixed	negative	-	mixed	mixed	mixed	-	-
Score	45/100	32/100	-	45/100	45/100	65/100	-	-
Praises	Engaging mystery narratives and challenging puzzle designs keep players invested in the story progression	Engaging Narrative Relaxing Experience	-	Engaging Gameplay High-Quality Graphics	Engaging narrative storylines and high-quality voice acting keep players invested in the mystery	Long-term engagement through diverse hidden object puzzles and collection tasks	-	-
Complaints	Aggressive energy consumption mechanics force long wait times that disrupt the core gameplay flow	Aggressive Monetization Technical Instability	-	Excessive Ads Technical Bugs and Crashes Loss of Progress	Aggressive energy consumption rates force long wait times that disrupt the core gameplay loop	Aggressive monetization and difficulty spikes force players into spending real money	-	-
Requests	Adjustment of the energy system to allow for longer uninterrupted play sessions	-	-	-	Alternative methods to earn energy such as watching advertisements or completing side tasks	Improved inventory management for gifting and opening multiple tool chests	-	-
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Hand-painted visual assets function as a brand differentiator in the hidden object category. Centralized multiverse hub increases cross-promotion potential for additional in-app purchases.	Strong 1920s thematic consistency Weekly episodic content updates Deep social integration via Detective Clubs	-	10-year content library and established lore Unique multi-genre puzzle integration (Match-3 + HO) Strong social 'Guild' infrastructure	Episodic narrative structure sustains long-term player retention 1930s atmospheric design differentiates from supernatural-themed competitors	11-language localization library functions as a B2B distribution barrier Persistent collection-based loop sustains long-term daily engagement	-	-
Weaknesses	Aggressive energy-gated progression causes high-frequency user churn. Monetization pressure perceived as pay-to-progress barrier in reviews.	Frequent ad-related crashes Perceived pay-to-win progression balance Unresponsive customer support	-	Critical technical bugs causing progress loss Aggressive ad frequency (30s ads per 90s play) App crashes and loading screen failures in recent versions	Energy recharge rate is prohibitively slow for free-to-play users Multi-year gaps between chapter releases drive long-term churn	0.17 rating gap between Android and iOS platforms Persistent content-download errors blocking gameplay Aggressive monetization spikes in the latest update	-	-
Pricing	freemium	freemium	freemium	freemium	freemium	freemium	-	freemium
Momentum	Active	Active	Active	Active	Maintenance	Active	-	Intense
Update Cadence	5 versions, ~9d avg	3 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~12d avg	5 versions	2 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~0d avg	5 versions, ~149d avg	5 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~9d avg	-	5 versions

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