Report updated Apr 6, 2026
Meridian 157: Chapter 1
v1.1.9Fans of mystery, thriller, and point-and-click adventure games who enjoy narrative-driven puzzle solving.
What Is Meridian 157: Chapter 1?
Launched Nov 11, 2019
Updated Dec 2025
What does it look like?
What are the key features?
Classic puzzle-solving and exploration mechanics inspired by traditional adventure games.
Custom soundtrack and sound effects specifically engineered to create a creepy, atmospheric experience.
Provides guidance for players struggling with complex riddles to ensure progression.
Available in 9 languages including English, French, Russian, German, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and Japanese.
Dedicated colour blind mode to assist users with colour-based puzzle mechanics.
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How is it ranked?
| Chart | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Paid | #91 | NEW |
What are the pros and cons?
Pros
- High user rating (4.72) indicating strong polish
- Industry-leading accessibility (color blind mode)
- Extensive localization (9 languages)
- Immersive custom audio design
Cons
- Upfront cost barrier in a competitive market
- Limited social media and web presence
- Niche appeal of traditional point-and-click mechanics
What is the market outlook?
Growth Opportunities
- Incorporate tactile 3D mechanics to rival 'The Room'
- Leverage high ratings for App Store featuring
- Build a dedicated community hub (e.g., Discord)
Market Threats
- High-fidelity 3D competitors making 2D feel dated
- Aggressive marketing from freemium puzzle giants
- Genre saturation of 'abandoned facility' themes
Who competes with Meridian 157: Chapter 1?
The Nemesis
Why it's a threat
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Tactile 3D Puzzle Mechanics
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Immersive Atmosphere
Contenders
A highly-rated narrative adventure focusing on atmospheric exploration and logical puzzle progression.
Tactile 3D Puzzle Mechanics
Rusty Lake Paradise
Rusty Lake
A leading premium point-and-click series known for its surreal atmosphere and challenging narrative puzzles.
A leading premium point-and-click series known for its surreal atmosphere and challenging narrative puzzles.
Agent A: A puzzle in disguise
★4.8 (11K)Yak & co
A polished point-and-click adventure that mirrors the 'investigate a secret base' gameplay loop.
A polished point-and-click adventure that mirrors the 'investigate a secret base' gameplay loop.
Peers
A detective-themed adventure that blends hidden object scenes with traditional point-and-click exploration.
Evidence Board
A legendary narrative-driven adventure set in remote, atmospheric locations with complex mechanical puzzles.
Narrative-Driven Adventure
A retro-style mystery adventure focusing on a forensic-style investigation of a small-town secret.
Hand-Drawn Pixel Art
Tiny Room Story: Town Mystery
★4.8 (11K)Kiary Games Ltd
Combines escape room mechanics with a broader investigative mystery across multiple chapters.
Combines escape room mechanics with a broader investigative mystery across multiple chapters.
New Kids on the Block
Boxes: Lost Fragments
★4.9 (12K)Snapbreak Games
A 2024 release that provides high-end 3D puzzle box mechanics similar to The Room and Meridian's complex riddles.
A 2024 release that provides high-end 3D puzzle box mechanics similar to The Room and Meridian's complex riddles.
Doors: Origins
★4.7 (2K)Snapbreak Games
A fast-growing puzzle series focusing on dioramas and atmospheric environmental manipulation.
A fast-growing puzzle series focusing on dioramas and atmospheric environmental manipulation.
What are the key takeaways?
Meridian 157: Chapter 1 is a divisive games app that is a paid app. With a 4.7/5 rating from 5.1K reviews, it receives mixed feedback from users.
Best for: Fans of mystery, thriller, and point-and-click adventure games who enjoy narrative-driven puzzle solving.
How much does it cost?
Model: paid
Uses a premium upfront pricing model, encouraging users to try the free prologue before committing to the paid chapter.
iOS Version
1.1.9
Release Date
Nov 11, 2019
iOS Price
$1.99