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Aurora Hills: Chapter 1

A Tier
Excellent · #13 of 40
89
4.8★4.9K ratings
Freeprice
5mosince update
  • iPhone
  • iPad

What is Aurora Hills?

Aurora Hills: Chapter 1 is the first part of a point and click puzzle adventure series set in 1981 in a small West Virginian community. The player follows park ranger Ethan Hill as he investigates a series of disappearances and explores the surrounding national park for clues. The listing describes puzzles, a logical hint system, a custom soundtrack and sound effects, nine languages, and a colour blind mode.

Pricing. Aurora Hills: Chapter 1 is free, with no in-app purchases on the App Store.

Good for

  • Players who enjoy point and click puzzle adventures
  • Mystery fans interested in a 1981 Appalachian setting
  • Players who want a story told across several chapters

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Why this app is in A tier

Aurora Hills scores 89 out of 100: rating 95, rating count 79, App Store search rank 96, update recency 86. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and A tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Description

Aurora Hills: Chapter 2 has been officially released! Find it now on the App Store! Welcome to Aurora Hills! Nestled deep within the Appalachian Mountains, Aurora Hills was known for its thriving industry and its picturesque landscape. Owing to the region's natural resources, Aurora Hills was looking to become one of the most prosperous towns in the state. All is not how it seems, however. A series of disappearances of residents and tourists alike have plagued the region over the past few years, sparking a mass exodus from the small town. Now, in October 1981, the town is a shell of its former self. The prosperity that once blessed Aurora Hills has all but evaporated. Working as a park ranger, you must investigate what's going on with these disappearances and answer questions that have tormented residents for years. Why has there been an increase in disappearances over the past 6 months? Why are there no traces of the people who went missing? Perhaps most importantly, who, or what, could be behind all of this? It's up to you to venture forth, deep into the national park, to uncover the mysteries of Aurora Hills... Developed by the creators of Meridian 157, Aurora Hills: Ch

Compare in Mystery Games

MeasureAurora HillsMystery MatchSuspects
TierAAA
Score89 / 10090 / 10088 / 100
Rating4.8 ★4.6 ★4.4 ★
Ratings4.9K16.3K11.3K
Latest ratings · 180d——3.8 ★ · 20 reviews
Last update146d ago23d ago50d ago
PriceFreeFree downloadFree + IAP

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Where else it ranks

Questions about Aurora Hills

Is the game free?

The listing says free to download.

Does it have a hint system?

Yes. The listing mentions a logical hint system for some of the most difficult riddles.

Are there accessibility or language options?

It is available in 9 languages, including English, French, Russian, German, Chinese (Simplified), Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and Japanese. It also mentions a colour blind mode for players who may have trouble with colour.

Is Aurora Hills free?

Yes. Aurora Hills is free on the App Store, with no in-app purchases.

What is Aurora Hills good for?

Aurora Hills is built for players who enjoy point and click puzzle adventures, mystery fans interested in a 1981 appalachian setting, players who want a story told across several chapters. It sits in the mystery games list on AppTierList.

Is Aurora Hills worth it?

Aurora Hills is A tier, ranked #13 of 40 mystery game apps with a score of 89 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 4,892 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 12 apps rank above it.

How does Aurora Hills compare to Mystery Match?

Aurora Hills is A tier at 89; Mystery Match is A tier at 90. Mystery Match ranks higher. Aurora Hills is free, with no in-app purchases, Mystery Match is free to download.

How often is Aurora Hills updated?

Aurora Hills was last updated on 2026-05-28, 146 days ago.

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All the facts

List
Mystery Games
Tier
A (Excellent)
Score
89 / 100
Rank in list
#13 of 40
Ranking certainty
settled
Price
Free
App Store rating
4.8 out of 5
Number of ratings
4,892
Current version
(146 days ago)
App Store data read
App Store category
Games
Good for
Players who enjoy point and click puzzle adventures, Mystery fans interested in a 1981 Appalachian setting, Players who want a story told across several chapters
Requires
iOS 13.0 or later
Size
451 MB
Age rating
9+
Languages
9
Runs on
iPhone, iPad
Developer pages
Website · Support · Privacy policy
Maker
unclaimed
As data
JSON · why it ranks here

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