How do you find the best crime games for adults? Quite simply – you test them. That’s exactly what we did. We tried out a number of crime game providers for you and finally filtered out the best ones so that you don’t lose track in the crime game jungle.
What is important to us? An exciting story, appealing tactile materials, high-quality homepages with innovative content and a smooth gameplay without technical flaws! Find out which crime games meet these criteria here – we present: the best crime games for adults 2024!
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What are crime games?
In mystery games, you take on the role of a detective or investigator and try to solve various puzzles and mysteries. These games usually offer an exciting plot and a variety of clues that need to be analyzed and combined in order to solve the case.
Some of these mystery games are board games, where cards, a game board and other physical components form the game framework. Others are interactive computer or video games in which digital worlds are explored to collect clues and decipher puzzles.
The most exciting and most popular escape room crime games are live events where you search for clues in a real environment and interact with actors – as in our Escape Room Hamburg.
How do crime games for adults work?
Crime games for adults work in a similar way to crime games for younger age groups, but are much more complex, challenging and often more exciting.
Crime games for adults require deductive thinking. You have to draw logical conclusions from the available information, analyze connections and identify possible suspects and motives in order to solve the case.
Crime games for adults are either cooperative – where you have to solve the case together as a team – or competitive – where you compete against other teams or individually against each other to solve the case before your opponents do.
Why are crime games for adults so popular?
Crime games for adults are so popular because they offer an exciting and challenging experience. Using your cognitive powers to interpret clues, solve puzzles and finally crack the case is simply fun and provides a satisfaction that should not be underestimated.
In addition, the gaming experience creates an entertaining and interactive atmosphere in which you can experience fun and excitement together – while discussing, working together, puzzling, combining, etc.
OPOLUM’s 5 best crime games for adults
There is now an incredible variety of great crime games for adults. That’s why we don’t claim to have found a universally valid selection – but for us, these are the 5 best crime games for adults.
Crime game 1: SOKO Unforgotten Part 1
In SOKO Unforgotten Part 1, Inspector Karl Klugmann, who has just successfully graduated from the police academy, is confronted with a so-called cold case from 2004. However, as the chances of success in an investigation on your own are slim, you have to help Inspector Klugmann solve the murder case of student Emilia Horvath from Vienna.
This crime game is convincing on many levels. The documents are of extremely high quality. The case is very exciting and the solution is coherent. 2-3 hours of crime thriller fun awaits you here. The way in which you can access information digitally is particularly innovative. Here you have a kind of “app screen” on which you do everything. There’s no need to research countless homepages. We really liked that.
From 16 years
Our team was very enthusiastic about this crime game – an absolute top recommendation. For this reason, you can order the game directly from our online store.
Crime game 2: SOKO Unforgotten Part 2
Due to the great success of the first part, the crime game SOKO Unforgotten is now a two-part series – and the second part also knows how to convince. An even trickier case awaits you in SOKO Unforgotten Part 2:
An unknown corpse has been found in the Vienna Cemetery of the Nameless. You will receive sparse investigation documents, access to the police portal and helpful artifacts to solve the case. Particularly exciting: Your approach influences which clues you receive and how long the game lasts – the playing time can be between 2 and 4.5 hours.
The individual game design and the exciting criminal case make SOKO Unforgotten Part 2 an absolute highlight for all those who want to prove themselves in a dynamic and realistic investigation process. A game full of suspense and unpredictable twists that is guaranteed to captivate you!
Crime game 3: Crime Cases: Crime Scene Malpractice
In Crime Scene Malpractice, you investigate a thrilling double murder at an art gala: a Botox doctor and an art hunter have been found dead. A shady car mogul and an ambitious influencer are acting suspiciously at the crime scene. What do they have to do with the case?
The multimedia murder mystery game offers real clues – from letters and photos to digital clues. With no complicated rules, you can start investigating straight away and fight your way through intrigues and juicy details to unmask the culprit. Thanks to different levels of difficulty, the game is suitable for beginners and experts alike.
From 14 years
Whether you’re a puzzle game beginner or a pro, every team will get their money’s worth with this mystery game.
Crime game 4: The company party
With “Die Firmenfeier – Das Letzte Fest des Oliver Borgmann.” from Magnifikum, you not only receive an envelope with lots of documents, you also need a stable internet connection for this exciting crime puzzle. This crime game guarantees a gripping, multimedia experience with up to three hours of exciting entertainment.
From 14 years
Highly recommended – you must have played this!
Perfect for a whole games evening, NOW on offer at OPOLUM.
Crime game 5: The summer camp for children aged 10 and over
The summer camp is an exciting crime game that has been specially developed for children aged 10 and over. A scandal breaks out during your summer camp! Someone has stolen the flag. Now it’s up to you. Explore different locations, combine objects and meet people. Some will help you, others will get in your way. Particularly good: the exciting audio game elements.
The game offers child-friendly puzzles and clues that are designed to encourage curiosity and creativity. What’s particularly great is that the age-appropriate content and simple rules make the mystery game ideal for children who want to experience their first crime adventure. Together as a team, they can test their skills as investigators and develop logical thinking through play.
Whether for a games evening with the whole family or even as a highlight for a rainy children’s birthday party. The summer camp is an all-rounder that every family should have. Because this adventure will definitely grab you and sweep you away!
Tip: How to choose the right crime game for you
Think about whether board games, role-playing games, escape room games or interactive apps are better suited to your preferences. Also consider the difficulty level of the game as well as the theme and setting. Do you prefer classic detective stories, modern criminal cases or supernatural mysteries? Do you want to play the game alone or in a team?
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Conclusion: research and try
To answer all these questions in the best possible way, we recommend you do some research on the internet and read a few reviews. Once you have narrowed down your selection, it’s time to start playing and having fun! With our top 5, we have already presented you with a top-class list.
Simply try out a wide variety of games that you might like. Every player has different preferences or moods of the day in terms of game type, difficulty and theme – so it’s worth exploring different options and investigating the world of crime games thoroughly.
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