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Well, gang, looks like there’s a mystery afoot! There are so many games on the Google Play Store that let you accomplish all types of tasks. One of those tasks is solving mysteries. If you’re into the dark, mysterious, or macabre; if you have a craving to solve a mystery, here’s a list of the top 10 best Android mystery games.
Below, we have the list of the games. Before you dig into your first mystery, you may also want to check out some of our other top 10 articles. We have tons of lists from sports games to music games to trivia games and so on. Take a look at that section of the site here.
Enigmatis 2
- Download Cost: $6.99
- In-App Cost: No
- Size: 697MB
- Google Play Rating: 4.7 stars out of 5
This game comes from the series of popular Enigmatis series of games. It follows the story of a detective who’s investigating a series of disappearances. The mystery leads you to a damaged camper that has mysterious claw marks. In the camper, you find a scared little girl who’s quickly kidnapped by a giant beast.
You’ll explore the nature reserve next to the camper in search of some answers. This game heavily revolves around solving hidden item puzzles, but there are all types of puzzles in between that will require you to use your brain. There’s a ton of variety to the puzzles, so you won’t find yourself in a rut. It gets tricky from time to time, and you’ll find yourself stuck, but it’s not tedious.
Unsolved Case: Episode 1
- Download Cost: Free
- In-App Cost: $0.99 – $24.99
- Size: 464MB
- Google Play Rating: 4.1 stars out of 5
This game has you taking on the role of a detective investigating different cases that come across your desk. You’ll also talk to witnesses to get different sides of the story. You never know if some of the witnesses could give themselves up.
Unsolved Case is a pretty detailed game as it leads you through different steps in the investigation process. You’ll investigate the body, gather clues, send samples off to the lab, and track down the perp. It’s a fun game to play if you’re looking for a more detailed detective experience.
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Lost Lands 1
- Download Cost: Free
- In-App Cost: $0.99 – $19.99
- Size: 482MB
- Google Play Rating: 4.6 stars out of 5
This is the first in a long line of mystery games under the Lost Lands name. In this game, you’ll play the role of a mother whose son was just absorbed by some demonic tree. After you make it there, you get absorbed too. Thus, begins your journey to save your son and exit the forest.
The majority of this game involves a ton of problem-solving. You’ll go through the forest and collect useful items that you need to progress. Things get tricky, as you’ll need to solve puzzles to collect certain items. As you play, you’ll uncover more of the story that unfolds.
Unsolved: Hidden Mystery Games
- Download Cost: Free
- In-App Cost: $1.99 – $99.99
- Size: 173MB
- Google Play Rating: 4.6 stars out of 5
This isn’t a singular game, but a collection of games. Artifex Mundi has a large library of mystery puzzlers that challenge the brain. The collection is huge, as there are dozens of games that you can choose from. These games aren’t only fun, but they’re well-made. There are animations, fully-voiced cutscenes, and stunning visuals.
You have access to the games for free, but the app is on the energy system. The app itself is on the system, so you have the same amount of energy across each of the games. You’ll want to keep that in mind. This is a way to monetize these games because they originally cost money to purchase as standalone games.
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Dark Heritage
- Download Cost: $6.99
- In-App Cost: No
- Size: 381MB
- Google Play Rating: 4.6 stars out of 5
In this game, you’re playing as a former student of Professor Child. He seems to have uncovered a massive discovery, but that had put him in danger. So, he sent you a mysterious medallion and asked you to come to his office. You find that he’s been kidnapped.
The point of the game is to discover what happened to him. You’ll go through several locations, solving puzzles and finding clues, to find out what happened to him. It’s a pretty packed game, so there are enough puzzles to keep you satisfied.
The game does a great job of creating an overall creepy aesthetic. The visuals along with the music are all creepy and mysterious. It’s a fun game to play if you’re into this type of atmosphere.
Seekers Notes
- Download Cost: Free
- In-App Cost: $0.99 – $99.99
- Size: 845MB
- Google Play Rating: 4.3 stars out of 5
Seekers Notes is a mystery game that heavily revolves around finding hidden objects. Along with finding the hidden objects, you’ll also do other types of puzzles like match-3 and more. They keep things interesting in the game.
Rather than focusing on one overarching mystery, you’ll be solving different cases as you progress. Each case will have its own story. This takes place in the Victorian era, so that’s a plus if you like that aesthetic. The mysteries have a supernatural angle to them with ghosts and other creatures involved in the cases. You’ll love this game if you’re into that.
Seekers Notes is on the energy system, so you’ll have to wait for it to fill up if you want to continue playing.
Time Mysteries 2
- Download Cost: Free
- In-App Cost: $4.99 – $6.99
- Size: 384MB
- Google Play Rating: 4.2 stars out of 5
This is a story-based game centering around a character looking for information about her estranged parents. You’ve been trying to track down your family for years, and you discover some mysterious items linking you to them. You’ll uncover more about your family and a deeper mystery as you play.
The gameplay is varied, but it’s also straightforward. Mainly, you’ll be solving puzzles, tracking down items, completing missions, and performing hidden object games to progress. There’s a good variety of activities in this game to keep things interesting.
The art direction in the game is great. It masters the eerie and ominous feeling. Also, the music does a great job of matching the mood.
Sherlock・Hidden Object Mystery
- Download Cost: Free
- In-App Cost: $0.99 – $99.99
- Size: 179MB
- Google Play Rating: 4.6 stars out of 5
This game sits apart from most of the other games on this list. It’s a mystery game that has you taking on the role of renowned detective Sherlock Holmes. In the game, you’ll be solving different mysteries by playing different minigames.
One type is a hidden object game. However, you’ll also be doing a fair amount of match-3 games. These aren’t as large or complex as dedicated match-3 games, but they do help break up the monotony. `Completing these minigames will earn you items and in-game currency. It’s a fun and simple game to pass the time.
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Mystery Manor
- Download Cost: Free
- In-App Cost: $0.25 – $99.99
- Size: 177MB
- Google Play Rating: 4.4 stars out of 5
Mystery Manor is a game that has you exploring a mysterious mansion. It’s an ominous-looking place, and it’s full of rooms to explore, and you’re sure to uncover some mysteries.
As you explore the mansion, you’ll be playing hidden object games. Not only that, but you’ll also play match-3 games. When you do this, you’ll earn items and in-game currency that you can use to buy stuff. When you start off, several of the rooms will be locked. You’ll want to play through the minigames and gradually unlock those rooms.
This game manages to have an overall mysterious tone without being too macabre, so if you’re into a more light-hearted game, then you’ll like Mystery Manor.
House Secrets The Beginning
- Download Cost: Free
- In-App Cost: $0.49 – $109.99
- Size: 139MB
- Google Play Rating: 4 stars out of 5
This is one of the more light-hearted games on this list. You find out that you are the descendant of Mr. Arthur Applebaum, and he lived in a mysterious town in Eastern Europe. When you travel there, you find that the town is a bit rundown. You’ll rebuild the town and, all the while, discover the mystery of your ancestor and where you came from.
This one mixes different types of gameplay. For the most part, you’ll be finding hidden objects in different locations in the town. Along with that, you’ll be rebuilding the town gradually. It’s a city-builder game, so you’ll use resources to rebuild different buildings and locations in the town. The process of building takes time, so you will find yourself waiting for most of the game.