Criminal Case: Hidden Objects
What is Criminal Case: Hidden Objects?
Criminal Case is a free mobile game set in the city of Grimsborough, where each case begins with a murder at a crime scene. Players search hand-drawn locations for hidden objects, use a forensics lab to analyze samples and documents, and question suspects to build a profile of the killer. The game has 56 cases across six districts and is the first of eight seasons.
Pricing. Criminal Case: Hidden Objects is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Players who enjoy hidden object searches
- Players who like detective stories and clue-based puzzles
- Playing with friends to team up on investigations
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Why this app is in S tier
Criminal Case: Hidden Objects scores 95 out of 100: rating 93, rating count 87, App Store search rank 99, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
A murder has been reported in Grimsborough, Detective. Grab your badge - the Chief is waiting. Criminal Case is the original hidden object detective game: the award-winning phenomenon that has turned more than 100 million players into detectives since 2012. Search crime scenes for clues, examine the evidence, interrogate the suspects - and when the proof is solid, arrest the killer yourself. INVESTIGATE CRIME SCENES Every case starts at the scene of the crime. Search gorgeous hand-drawn locations for hidden objects and vital clues, race the clock for the best score, and earn the stars that move your investigation forward. RUN THE LAB Take your findings to the forensics team. Analyze samples, decode messages, reconstruct torn documents and match fingerprints. In Grimsborough, every detail talks - if you know how to listen. INTERROGATE THE SUSPECTS Bring witnesses and suspects in for questioning. Compare their statements with the facts, catch them lying, and profile your killer trait by trait until only one name is left. ARREST THE KILLER Most mystery games end when you find the last object. Criminal Case is where it gets serious: match the evidence to your suspects and put the
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| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | S | S | S |
| Score | 95 / 100 | 98 / 100 | 92 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.7 ★ | 4.9 ★ | 4.8 ★ |
| Ratings | 35.9K | 264K | 6.1K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | 3.9 ★ · 20 reviews | 4.8 ★ · 20 reviews | 2.6 ★ · 20 reviews |
| Last update | 64d ago | 55d ago | 14d ago |
| Price | Free + IAP | Free download | Free + IAP |
Alternatives
See all 39 ›Where else it ranks
- Best Murder Mystery Game AppsS tier, #2, score 94
- Best Mystery Game AppsS tier, #4, score 94
- Best Hidden Object Game AppsB tier, #25, score 90
- Best Puzzle Game Appslisted, beyond the tiered top, score 70
Questions about Criminal Case: Hidden Objects
Is Criminal Case free to play?
Yes, it is free to play with optional in-app purchases, which you can disable in your device settings. The optional Pizza subscription raises the energy bar to 170 and removes ads.
What do you do in the game?
You search crime scenes for hidden objects and clues, run findings through the lab, interrogate suspects, and arrest the killer once the evidence matches. Wrong arrests let the killer go free.
How much content is there?
The first season set in Grimsborough has six districts and 56 murder cases. The game has 8 seasons in total, with seven more after this city.
Is Criminal Case: Hidden Objects free?
Criminal Case: Hidden Objects is free to download, with in-app purchases.
What is Criminal Case: Hidden Objects good for?
Criminal Case: Hidden Objects is built for players who enjoy hidden object searches, players who like detective stories and clue-based puzzles, playing with friends to team up on investigations. It sits in the detective games list on AppTierList.
Is Criminal Case: Hidden Objects worth it?
Criminal Case: Hidden Objects is S tier, ranked #2 of 40 detective game apps with a score of 95 out of 100, from a 4.7 App Store rating across 35,946 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 1 app ranks above it.
How does Criminal Case: Hidden Objects compare to An Elmwood Trail?
Criminal Case: Hidden Objects is S tier at 95; An Elmwood Trail is S tier at 98. An Elmwood Trail ranks higher. Criminal Case: Hidden Objects is free to download, with in-app purchases, An Elmwood Trail is free to download.
How often is Criminal Case: Hidden Objects updated?
Criminal Case: Hidden Objects was last updated on 2026-08-17, 64 days ago.
All the facts
- List
- Detective Games
- Tier
- S (Best in class)
- Score
- 95 / 100
- Rank in list
- #2 of 40
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store rating
- 4.7 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 35,946
- Recent reviews
- 3.9 from 20 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (64 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Games
- Good for
- Players who enjoy hidden object searches, Players who like detective stories and clue-based puzzles, Playing with friends to team up on investigations
- Requires
- iOS 15.6 or later
- Size
- 132 MB
- Age rating
- 17+
- Languages
- 12
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
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