Step into Evershore, a city split into eight districts that never stop shifting. A waiter named Jonah Price is found murdered behind the restaurant where he worked every day. The scene looks simple at first glance but there’s much much more to this story. The case pulls you into a tight circle of staff members that are all capable of pulling something like this off. You’ll need to confirm their alibis and do thorough detective work to find out who has motive to commit this crime. You sift through interrogations, look through bar receipts, and even have to solve a secret coded message if you want to solve this one. If you enjoy cases where every scrap of information matters, this file gives you a steady drip of tension from the first page to the last.

Jonathan Monroe is discovered dead inside his home, and the crime is written off as a break-in gone wrong. Once you start reviewing the evidence, the story shifts fast. You move through a private world of old relationships, buried motives, and a pattern of lies that stands out once you read between the lines. Each clue leads to a sharper picture of who wanted him gone and why. This case is perfect if you like tight domestic mysteries where even ordinary objects take on a new meaning once you look closer. There are a ton of red herrings in this one, so you’ll need to be very careful as you try to solve the 4 objectives that’ll lead you to the killer.

A luxury cruise ends in silence when William Harrison is found submerged in his own bathtub. Poison shows up in his blood, but not enough to finish the job. Someone tried to kill him, and you need to figure out who. You move through passenger lists, onboard schedules, room inspections, and small moments that only make sense when put together. The closed setting gives you a focused investigation with a clear pool of suspects. If you enjoy high pressure cases where the walls feel close, this one delivers a steady climb in tension.

An expert hiker is found dead on a popular trail, and the official report calls it an accident. You see problems with that story the moment you open the file. The evidence pushes you deeper into a wilderness that hides more trouble than peace. This case uses clever puzzles and layered clues that reward slow, careful reading. You explore shifting motives and strained relationships that reveal themselves bit by bit. If you like investigations that move between calm settings and sharp turns, this one gives you that mix right from the start. This is a pretty difficult case, so only take this one on once you’ve tried one the one’s above. Unlike other murder mystery cases, you can’t simply guess the killer because they sounded rude in an interrogation or because they have a history of violence – you’ll need to use the evidence provided to prove it.

Harold Finch, a respected historian, is found murdered in the quiet back corner of Eldridge’s local library. You start with almost nothing, which makes each small detail feel important. As you work through notes, coded messages, stacked timelines, and scattered hints – the case grows into a wide network of suspects who all have something to hide. The file is packed with puzzles that push you to think in new ways, and optional clues help you keep the pace when you need a small nudge. If you enjoy cases that reward patience and steady digging, this one will hold your attention from the moment you open it. This is the most difficult case you’ll find on this list, and probably in all murder mystery cases. It’s designed to make you think very far outside the box and will test your deductive and puzzle-solving skills. Do this one last, once you’ve gotten a hang of the types of puzzles found in these games.