Microids
For casual gamers, particularly those interested in mystery, historical fiction, and classic literature adaptations.
Snapshot
Who is Microids?
Delivering narrative-driven hidden object and adventure games for casual players. Focused on adapting classic literature and mystery themes into interactive mobile experiences.
Target audience
Portfolio
Free 41Last updated
Around the World in 80 Days – Extended Edition - Based on a Jules Verne Novel
v1.8.002
12mo ago
Publisher DNA
What defines Microids?
Publisher DNA
Primary focus
Mobile games · hidden object and narrative adventure
Scale
studio
Target audience
Casual gamers, particularly those interested in mystery, historical fiction, and classic literature adaptations.
Signature Patterns
- •Heavy reliance on hidden-object and narrative-driven adventure mechanics.
- •Thematic focus on classic literature, historical mysteries, and global travel.
- •Freemium monetization model across the majority of the top-performing titles.
- •Integration of narrative elements and trivia to differentiate from standard puzzle games.
Portfolio momentum
Released 5 updates across 49 apps in the last 6 months, indicating a focus on maintaining a large legacy catalog rather than rapid new development.
Portfolio
What does Microids ship?
Apps
52 apps analysed
Distributed across 10 markets, strongest in Europe.
Based on 2 of 52 apps with localized market data, more coverage rolling in as scans complete · last scanned .
Americas (3)
- Mexico2 / 2
- United States2 / 2
- Brazil1 / 2
Europe (6)
- France2 / 2
- Germany2 / 2
- Italy2 / 2
- Spain2 / 2
- Netherlands1 / 2
›+1 more europe market
- Portugal1 / 2
Asia-Pacific (1)
- Japan1 / 2
Core markets (2/2 apps)
User Sentiment
How do users feel about their apps?
0
Positive apps
1
Neutral / mixed
2
Negative apps
33/100
Avg sentiment score
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Who does Microids compete with?
The rivals identified
Nemeses(1)
Dominates the narrative-driven hidden object market with massive scale and a consistent, high-frequency content release cycle.
Contenders(2)
A long-standing, high-performing title that excels in dark, atmospheric mystery storytelling.
Strong competitor in the narrative-heavy mystery sub-genre with a massive, highly engaged user base.
Same space(3)
A veteran title in the genre that maintains a large, stable player base through consistent updates.
Focuses on puzzle-heavy, escape-room style gameplay rather than traditional hidden object lists.
A top-tier competitor that blends hidden object mechanics with extensive home-renovation meta-gameplay.
New entrants(1)
Rapidly growing title with a high release cadence, focusing on modern, minimalist hidden object design.
The Analyst's Read
The bottom line on Microids
Bottom line
Microids maintains a stable position by monetizing a deep library of narrative-focused puzzle games. Their ability to sustain interest through thematic, story-driven content provides a clear alternative to the broader hyper-casual market.
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What fed this analysis
- Apps analyzed:
- 49
- With full intel:
- 1
- With overview:
- 49
- Website scraped:
- yes
- Social presence:
- no