Scriptic: Crime Stories

Scriptic: Crime Stories is an interactive fiction game where players solve mysteries by making choices. The game features a deep narrative with branching storylines and a focus on text-based gameplay. It offers a continuous stream of new cases and stories for players to engage with.

Themes from 200 recent Google Play reviews, analysed 29 Aug 2026

What each behavioural tag is based on

• Short sessionsRuns are self-contained, so stopping early costs you nothing.
• InterruptiblePut it down mid-session and pick it up cold.
• One-handedPlayable with a thumb, in portrait.
• Needs a connectionOnline-only, so no play on a flight.
• Energy timersPlay is gated by a refilling energy bar.
• Low focusPlayable while half-distracted.
• Solo onlyNo multiplayer and no co-op.