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Criminal Case: Hidden Objects

Detective Games · Free + IAP
S Tier
Best in class · #2 of 40
95
4.7★35.9K ratings
Free + IAPprice
2mosince update

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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MeasureCriminal Case: Hidden ObjectsAn Elmwood TrailColdTrace
TierSSS
Score95 / 10098 / 10092 / 100
Rating4.7 ★4.9 ★4.8 ★
Ratings35.9K264K6.1K
Latest ratings · 180d3.9 ★ · 20 reviews4.8 ★ · 20 reviews2.6 ★ · 20 reviews
Last update64d ago55d ago14d ago
PriceFree + IAPFree downloadFree + IAP

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  1. An Elmwood TrailFree download · ★ 4.9S
  2. ColdTraceFree + IAP · ★ 4.8S
  3. SuspectsFree + IAP · ★ 4.4S

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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.

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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
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