Ada's Study is a beautifully atmospheric and deeply immersive point-and-click puzzle adventure that feels like a love letter to the history of science and technology. As you explore the titular study, you aren't just looking for items; you are interacting with complex mechanical devices that look and sound authentic. It captures that 'The Room' style of tactile interaction perfectly.
The puzzles are challenging but incredibly fair, often requiring you to understand the basic principles of physics or logic to proceed. The sound design is a real standout—the clicking of gears and the hum of early electronics make the environment feel alive. It’s a cerebral, high-quality experience that rewards patience and observation. For fans of atmospheric mystery and mechanical puzzles, this is one of the most polished titles available on mobile.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
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Investigate the disappearance of Ada Lovelace and uncover a secret of epic proportions. A short, high quality game packed with intricate mechanical puzzles and a fascinating mystery, developed by Sherlocked.
Dust swirls through her study. Clearly, nobody has been in here for years. The room is filled with desks, cupboards, books, and notes on top of notes. This is the last workplace of Ada Lovelace, the brilliant pioneer of programming, and she has been hiding something. Work your way through every challenge she has left, but beware, you’re not the only person doing the investigating…
If you’re a fan of games like “The Room” and “The House of Da Vinci” chances are high you’ll enjoy Ada’s Study.
INVESTIGATE ADA LOVELACE
Uncover a mystery around the historical figure of Ada Lovelace, the genius mathematician and computer programming pioneer.
INTRICATE PUZZLES
Solve challenging mechanical puzzles that connect to a larger narrative.
INTUITIVE TOUCH INTERACTIONS
Interact with objects in a tactile way using natural touch controls.
BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED 3D VISUALS
Explore a carefully crafted world set in Victorian London with visuals that push the boundary of mobile graphics.
Requires iOS 13.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.Investigate the disappearance of Ada Lovelace and uncover a secret of epic proportions. A short, high quality game packed with intricate mechanical puzzles and a fascinating mystery, developed by Sherlocked.
Dust swirls through her study. Clearly, nobody has been in here for years. The room is filled with desks, cupboards, books, and notes on top of notes. This is the last workplace of Ada Lovelace, the brilliant pioneer of programming, and she has been hiding something. Work your way through every challenge she has left, but beware, you’re not the only person doing the investigating…
If you’re a fan of games like “The Room” and “The House of Da Vinci” chances are high you’ll enjoy Ada’s Study.
INVESTIGATE ADA LOVELACE
Uncover a mystery around the historical figure of Ada Lovelace, the genius mathematician and computer programming pioneer.
INTRICATE PUZZLES
Solve challenging mechanical puzzles that connect to a larger narrative.
INTUITIVE TOUCH INTERACTIONS
Interact with objects in a tactile way using natural touch controls.
BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED 3D VISUALS
Explore a carefully crafted world set in Victorian London with visuals that push the boundary of mobile graphics.










Ada's Study is a first-person puzzle adventure that challenges your intellect and observation skills. Trapped within a beautifully rendered, Victorian-inspired workspace, you must interact with a variety of complex contraptions to uncover the secrets of a vanished inventor. Examine objects in 3D, piece together fragmented notes, and solve logical puzzles that range from simple locks to intricate steam-powered machines. It’s a story of discovery and ingenuity told through environmental clues.
Intricate 3D tactile puzzles
Richly detailed atmospheric world
Compelling environmental storytelling
Engaging logical and mechanical challenges
When you encounter a new machine, rotate it fully in the 3D view. Clues for the internal mechanisms are often etched onto the back or bottom of the device, requiring you to think about the object as a physical entity rather than just a flat puzzle.
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Your journal automatically records drawings and notes found in the study. If a puzzle seems impossible, check your most recent journal entries; the solution is almost always a combination of two different notes found in separate parts of the room.
Yes, Ada's Study includes a tiered hint system to help guide you through the most difficult mechanical riddles.