Detective Grimoire in IOS

The Secret of the Swamp

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Expert Score

90/100

Detective Grimoire is a standout in the point-and-click genre. You play as the titular detective sent to investigate a murder in a swamp-based tourist attraction. The game shines through its incredible voice acting and vibrant, hand-drawn art style. Every character you meet feels distinct and layered.

The core mechanic—forming 'thoughts' in Grimoire's head to draw conclusions—is a brilliant way to make the player feel like an actual detective. It avoids the 'click everything' frustration of older adventure games by focusing on logic and interrogation. It’s a charming, funny, and genuinely intriguing mystery that is perfectly paced for mobile play.

Dinsun reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.1Wed Jan 09 2019

Updated HD graphics

Added achievements

Now works on iOS 11+


Detective Grimoire has been called to investigate a murder.

The owner of a small tourist attraction, found deep within the heart of the marshes, seemingly killed by the very mythical creature his attraction is based around... Explore the surrounding area, inspect the scene of the crime, grill the suspects, solve puzzles, search for clues and uncover the secret of the swamp!

"Definitely one of the better crime games I've played and it's a treat to experience"

- Mark Brown

"Detective Grimoire is a better detective game than the likes of, say, L.A. Noire [...] The designers knew what they wanted the game to be and ensure that nothing got in the way of it. As a result, it’s thoroughly enjoyable"

- Chris Priestman


Requires iOS 9.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Detective Grimoire has been called to investigate a murder.

The owner of a small tourist attraction, found deep within the heart of the marshes, seemingly killed by the very mythical creature his attraction is based around... Explore the surrounding area, inspect the scene of the crime, grill the suspects, solve puzzles, search for clues and uncover the secret of the swamp!

"Definitely one of the better crime games I've played and it's a treat to experience"

- Mark Brown

"Detective Grimoire is a better detective game than the likes of, say, L.A. Noire [...] The designers knew what they wanted the game to be and ensure that nothing got in the way of it. As a result, it’s thoroughly enjoyable"

- Chris Priestman


Ratings & Reviews

4.7 out of 5 with 667 Counts
Age Rating 9+

Screenshots

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Detective Grimoire is a point-and-click mystery adventure featuring high-quality animation and full voice acting. Explore a boggy tourist destination, interview bizarre suspects, and piece together clues in Grimoire's 'mind palace' to uncover the truth behind a mysterious death. It's a premium, narrative-driven experience for mystery lovers.

Features

1

Full professional voice acting

2

Hand-drawn animated art

3

Unique clue-linking mechanics

4

Atmospheric original soundtrack

Tips

Promotion Videos

Detective Grimoire - SFB Games (OUT NOW!) Release Trailer - YouTube

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Gameplays

Q&A

A typical playthrough takes about 2 to 3 hours, depending on your puzzle-solving speed.

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