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.
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














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.
Full professional voice acting
Hand-drawn animated art
Unique clue-linking mechanics
Atmospheric original soundtrack
Pay attention to inconsistencies. When a suspect's statement contradicts a piece of evidence, present it to them to unlock new dialogue paths.
SFB previously developed games like Haunt the House, Detective Grimoire. SFB is also behind Tangle Tower, which we've called one of the best...
PC Gamer - Tue Sep 16 2025
... Games Store en 2022. Bien qu'il soit dans les faits une suite de Detective Grimoire: Secret of the Swamp, jeu sorti en 2014, Tangle Tower...
Epic Games Store - Tue Sep 09 2025
Tangle Tower, desarrollado por SFB Games, es una de esas aventuras. ... Aunque t�cnicamente es una secuela del juego de 2014 Detective Grimoire...
Epic Games - Tue Sep 09 2025
... Games Store. Eigentlich ist Tangle Tower der Nachfolger des 2014 erschienenen Detective Grimoire: Secret of the Swamp, aber das Spiel bietet...
Epic Games - Tue Sep 09 2025
... SFB Games, — как раз одна из таких игр. Изначально она вышла на платформе Apple Arcade в 2019 году, а в 2022-м добралась до Epic Games Store.
Epic Games - Tue Sep 09 2025
The critically acclaimed detective game, developed by SFB Games ... SFB Games Full Game Details See all games in the Detective Grimoire series.
Adventure Gamers - Sat Aug 30 2025
TouchArcade Rating: The recent trend in adventure games has been to take on more of an episodic model, which is great when they finally...
TouchArcade - Sat Jan 30 2016
... Grimoire and his wonderfully deadpan assistant Sally draw up in their rickety wooden boat. ... That's why I don't really mind SFB Games' slightly...
Rock Paper Shotgun - Thu Sep 30 2021
Tangle Tower is a point-and-click puzzle game by SFB Games that follows ... It plays a lot like Detective Grimoire's first game, where you...
PC Gamer - Thu Sep 30 2021
Snipperclips developers SFB Games is in the early stages of a follow-up ... Tangle Tower itself isn't the first game starring Detective Grimoire.
Nintendo World Report - Sun Jan 30 2022
Open the notebook to connect clues. Drag and drop phrases to complete Grimoire's internal logic and move the case forward.
A typical playthrough takes about 2 to 3 hours, depending on your puzzle-solving speed.