This article lists all the games in the Grim Facade series in chronological order. The popular hidden object adventure game series from Amax/ERS Games Studios has plenty of games released over the years and it’s easy to miss one or more.
But worry not! My lists helps you make sure you have all the games in the series, and you can play them based on their release date on your platform of choice. Let’s jump right in!
Grim Facade Games Listed in Chronological Order
From: ERS Game Studios/Amax Interactive.
Genres: Detective, Mystery, Hidden Object, Puzzle. Collector’s Editions (CE) include extra content, more gameplay and bonus features.
Games in the Grim Facade series: 1. Mystery of Venice | 2. Sinister Obsession | 3. Cost of Jealousy | 4. A Wealth of Betrayal | 5. The Artist and The Pretender | 6. Hidden Sins | 7. Monster in Disguise | 8. The Red Cat | 9. A Deadly Dowry | 10. The Message | 11. Broken Sacrament | 12. The Black Cube
1. Grim Facade: Mystery of Venice
PC release: June 2011.
Plot: Two young ladies have gone missing and it’s up to you to find them in Grim Facade: Mystery of Venice, a terrifying Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure game!
The two young women had just left a masquerade ball in a gondola when they went missing.
The driver of the gondola was a man wearing a mask of Medico Della Peste. Track him down and discover the terrifying secret!
2. Grim Facade: Sinister Obsession
PC release: July 2012.
Plot: In Grim Facade: Sinister Obsession, you have been summoned to a lush vineyard by the maid of a wealthy family.
When you arrive, the frightened girl hands you a mysterious diary that reveals the murders of three women – but who is the murderer?
Signs point to a member of the Conti family, yet Signor Conti and his sons are away…
As you delve deeper into your investigation, you realize that all is not as it seems on this rural Italian estate.
Can you uncover the truth before you become the next page in the killer’s diary?
3. Grim Facade: Cost of Jealousy
PC release: March 2013.
Plot: You have been called to Spain to investigate the murder of a grieving woman’s husband.
But what looks like a simple case soon becomes an elaborate mystery filled with twists and intrigue.
You must use your skills to get a step ahead of the murderer before you become their next victim.
But uncovering their identity won’t be easy in this tale of deceit, betrayal, and disguise. Everyone is a suspect in this exciting Hidden Object thriller!
4. Grim Facade: A Wealth of Betrayal
PC release: April 2014.
Plot: You’ve been hired for your most difficult case – stopping the fearsome figure of a headless knight, bent on terrorizing the city.
The sweet Rosa Ramirez is said to have stolen his sword in order to unleash his angry spirit – but could there be something more mysterious happening in this beautiful Spanish village?
Follow the clues that lead to Rosa’s disappearance – and discover the dark secret behind the infamous Fire Knight – before it’s too late!
5. Grim Facade: The Artist and The Pretender
PC release: September 2014.
Plot: A mechanical dove taps at your window, bringing you a message straight from legendary inventor Leonardo da Vinci! His hometown of Florence, Italy, has been conquered by a man claiming to be a great mage.
He can fly through the air, create balls of flame, and predict disasters… but his real agenda is destroying all works of art and science! A small resistance force of ordinary citizens stands against him.
Will they be strong enough to stop him from wiping out all knowledge and creativity? Join the resistance and fight to overthrow the mysterious mage in this exciting Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure game!
6. Grim Facade: Hidden Sins
PC release: June 2015.
Plot: From ERS games comes the HOPA classic Grim Facade with another exciting case to solve!
A masked vigilante calling himself the Avenger has the town of Coldstone in a death grip of fear, and you’re called in by the mayor to investigate. His wife’s been kidnapped, and there’s a blacklist of potential targets for the Avenger’s wrath.
Can you stop him before he strikes again, or will you be crossing another name off the list? Special Achievements, a humorous alley cat, and hidden masks you can collect throughout the game make this one a winner!
7. Grim Facade: Monster in Disguise
CE release: May 2016.
Plot: A recent string of murders has been terrifying locals. The authorities thought they caught the real Bloody Stanley, but some new murders have them stumped.
Could it be a copycat killer, or is the masked murderer still out there? It’s up to you to solve the case. Will you find the killer before it’s too late, or will you be the next victim?
8. Grim Facade: The Red Cat
PC release: October 2016.
Plot: Murders are happening all over Venice, each one announced by the killer painting an ominous red cat on the victim’s front door.
This killer has eluded the police for weeks, and they need your help catching and unmasking this tricky criminal. Now the mayor’s son has been targeted and he’s pleading with you to protect him.
Can you stop the Red Cat and uncover their true motives, or will you become the next victim?
For more details of this game, see also: Grim Facade 8: The Red Cat Review.
9. Grim Facade: A Deadly Dowry
PC release: September 2017.
Plot: The city of Anzio has called for your aid. Townspeople are dying, and reports say that the murderer is a ghost bride!
It’s a race against the clock as you track the culprit. Do you have what it takes to save the city in time?
10. Grim Facade: The Message
PC release: December 2017.
Plot: A medium’s letter about her dark premonitions brings you to the city of Mordamo.
Your investigation into dangerous dealings in the town quickly turns the tables on you when you’re accused of murder!
Can you uncover the real culprit and save the city in time? Find out in this spine-tingling hidden-object puzzle adventure game!
For more details, see my post: Grim Facade 10: The Message – Review.
11. Grim Facade: Broken Sacrament
PC release: April 2018.
Plot: When the head of a prominent family seemingly dies at the hands of their deceased matriarch, you’re called in to investigate!
Can you find the malevolent culprit on a remote Italian island in time? Or will you fall victim to an ancient curse?
12. Grim Facade: The Black Cube
Released: October 2018.
Plot: When a protective charms collector finds himself pursued by a strange group of locals, you’re called in to investigate. You quickly find that the latest addition to his collection is far more dangerous than he could have imagined.
Now the fate of the world hangs in the balance! Can you stop an ancient evil from escaping and beginning a new reign of destruction?
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