By Thekla
Report updated Apr 19, 2026
Crime Shadows: Spotlight
For fans of narrative-driven hidden object games and mystery-thriller puzzle experiences.
Overview · Full Intel report in progress
Crime Shadows: Spotlight is an established puzzle app that is free with in-app purchases. With a 4.2/5 rating from 237 reviews, it shows polarized user reception.
What is Crime Shadows: Spotlight?
Current Momentum
v1.0
No release notes available.
What makes this app unique?
What Does It Look Like?
How Is The App's Momentum Right Now?
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What Are The Key Features?
Players must locate specific mystery objects within cinematic crime scenes to progress the investigation.
The story follows detective Leonard Wood as he tracks a vanished actress through an abandoned, camera-filled film set.
The game incorporates deadly mystical riddles that players must overcome to survive the antagonist's traps.
How much does it cost?
Who Built It?
Thekla
Delivering episodic mystery adventures and high-concept puzzles for both casual players and dedicated enthusiasts.
Portfolio
9
Apps
Who is Thekla?
Thekla, inc. operates a distinct hybrid model, balancing a high-output factory for episodic hidden object mysteries with a portfolio of critically acclaimed premium puzzle titles. Their primary moat is a strategic partnership with Big Fish Games, which facilitates broad distribution of their casual narrative content across multiple platforms. A key strategic signal is their aggressive pivot toward freemium episodic releases, which now comprise the majority of their active portfolio updates.
Who is Thekla for?
- Casual gamers seeking episodic mystery adventures
- High-intent puzzle enthusiasts looking for non-linear
- Intellectual challenges
Portfolio momentum
Released 21 updates in the last 6 months with 12 out of 13 apps currently active — an extremely high development cadence.
What other apps does Thekla make?
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Mystery of Myths: Whisper f2p
Secrets of Salem: Witch f2p
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What do users think recently?
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What is the competitive landscape for Crime Shadows: Spotlight?
How's The Puzzle Market?
Market outlook for this category
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Strategic analysis coming soon
SWOT, key takeaways & outlook
The outtake for Crime Shadows: Spotlight
Key Takeaways
This title combines traditional hidden object mechanics with a dark, cinematic thriller narrative centered on a high-stakes rescue mission.
Where Is It Heading?
Trend analysis
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