Criminal Case is a fantastic blend of 'hidden object' puzzles and police procedural storytelling. It captures the 'Law & Order' vibe perfectly, putting you in the role of a detective investigating gruesome crime scenes. The core gameplay loop—searching for clues, performing lab analysis, and interrogating suspects—is incredibly satisfying. Each case is a mini-story with its own twists and a satisfying 'Aha!' moment when you finally identify the killer.
The game does a great job of pacing. The hidden object scenes aren't just random clutter; the items you find often contribute directly to the evidence you need. While it uses an energy system common in social games, the quality of the artwork and the intrigue of the cases make it worth the wait. The social features allow you to bring in 'partners' to help find clues faster, which adds a nice community feel. For anyone who enjoys a good mystery, this is a top-tier detective sim.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.44Thu Aug 28 2025
This update includes routine maintenance to help keep the app running properly with latest system updates and on latest devices.
Join the Police of Grimsborough to solve a series of murder cases in this captivating hidden object, adventure game. Investigate crime scenes for clues, bring the suspects in for questioning and analyze evidence to catch the killers. Are you ready to prove your detective skills?
FEATURES:
• Investigate crime scenes in a grim and corrupt city
• Play with your friends to be the best detective ever
• Examine clues and analyze samples to look for evidence
• Interrogate witnesses and suspects
• Bring the killer to justice
• Works on iPhone 4 and above and on all iPads
• iPod Touch 4th generation devices are currently not supported
PLEASE NOTE – Criminal Case is completely free to play, however some game items can also be purchased for real money. If you don't want to use this feature, please disable in-app purchases in your device's settings.
Under our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, you must be at least 13 years old to play or download Criminal Case.
Terms of Use: http://www.prettysimplegames.com/terms-of-use
Privacy Policy: http://www.prettysimplegames.com/privacy-policy
Pizza is a weekly subscription service that allows you to increase your energy bar to 170 and enjoy an advertising free experience. Pizza costs 2.99 USD/week (or local equivalent) and will be charged on your iTunes Account after the 3 days free trial and when the subscription renews weekly.
Subscription will renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.
Requires iOS 15.6 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.Join the Police of Grimsborough to solve a series of murder cases in this captivating hidden object, adventure game. Investigate crime scenes for clues, bring the suspects in for questioning and analyze evidence to catch the killers. Are you ready to prove your detective skills?
FEATURES:
• Investigate crime scenes in a grim and corrupt city
• Play with your friends to be the best detective ever
• Examine clues and analyze samples to look for evidence
• Interrogate witnesses and suspects
• Bring the killer to justice
• Works on iPhone 4 and above and on all iPads
• iPod Touch 4th generation devices are currently not supported
PLEASE NOTE – Criminal Case is completely free to play, however some game items can also be purchased for real money. If you don't want to use this feature, please disable in-app purchases in your device's settings.
Under our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, you must be at least 13 years old to play or download Criminal Case.
Terms of Use: http://www.prettysimplegames.com/terms-of-use
Privacy Policy: http://www.prettysimplegames.com/privacy-policy
Pizza is a weekly subscription service that allows you to increase your energy bar to 170 and enjoy an advertising free experience. Pizza costs 2.99 USD/week (or local equivalent) and will be charged on your iTunes Account after the 3 days free trial and when the subscription renews weekly.
Subscription will renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.










Criminal Case is a wildly popular hidden object game where you play a detective solving crimes in a corrupt city. Investigate crime scenes for evidence, analyze samples in the lab, and interview witnesses to narrow down your list of suspects. Use your keen eye and logical thinking to bring criminals to justice and climb the ranks of the police force. With hundreds of cases and a gripping storyline, the mystery never ends.
Engaging hidden object puzzles
Deep forensic investigation mini-games
Hundreds of cases and locations
Compelling crime drama storyline
Speed is the key to getting high scores in crime scenes. The faster you find items, the higher your multiplier, which earns you more stars. Stars are required for conducting lab tests and interrogations, so try to memorize item placements to maximize your efficiency.
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When you find a piece of physical evidence, like a torn note or a DNA sample, go to the Lab. These mini-games act as a nice break from the hidden object scenes and provide the definitive proof you need to accuse a suspect.
Yes, you can connect to Facebook to see your friends' progress and recruit them as partners to help find clues.