
This Mystery Case Files game series list details all of the games in this popular hidden object detective adventure series.
All of the MCF games, listed in order of release. Including Collector’s Editions which include extra game play, special features and bonus chapters. I’ve also indicated the order of the Ravenhearst games.
Available for PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone, Android and Amazon Fire. Plus spin-off games for Nintendo DS and Wii.
July 2016 Update: Chapters 12 and 13 available on Android and Amazon Fire.
July 2018 Update: Chapters 12, 13, 15 and 16 on iPad and iPhone.
November 2020 Update: MCF22 now out for computer. See below for details.
Mystery Case Files Game Series
Genres: Adventure, Mystery, Hidden Object, Puzzle, Detective Games.
- Huntsville
- Prime Suspects
- Ravenhearst
- Madame Fate
- Return to Ravenhearst
- Dire Grove
- 13th Skull
- Escape From Ravenhearst
- Shadow Lake
- Fate’s Carnival
- Dire Grove, Sacred Grove
- Key to Ravenhearst
- Ravenhearst Unlocked
- Broken Hour
- The Black Veil
- The Revenant’s Hunt
- Rewind
- The Countess
- Moths to a Flame
- Black Crown
- The Harbinger
- Crossfade
1. Huntsville

Released: November 2005 | By: Big Fish Games Studios.
Description: Mystery Case Files: Huntsville™ provides players with a collection of intriguing mysteries and brain-teasers to solve. There are picture puzzles to ponder, strange crime scenes to explore, and much, much, more!
With thousands of hidden clues. It’s a new game each time you play Huntsville!
*Available from: US Amazon or UK Amazon – MCF 1, 2 and 3 Bundle for PC.

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2. Prime Suspects

List Order 2. Prime Suspects
Released: April 2006 | By: Big Fish Studios.
Description: The Queen’s Hope Diamond has been stolen! It’s up to you to search for clues throughout 22 levels, find the offending culprit, and recover the stolen gem in Mystery Case Files: Prime Suspects™.
Expand your investigations through the game’s 29 unique locations by finding items that will unlock subsequent levels. Thousands of clues are cleverly hidden within the beautiful illustrations. Creating a new game experience each time you step into this masterpiece of visual indulgences!
*Available from: US Amazon or UK Amazon – MCF 1, 2 and 3 Bundle for PC.
3. Ravenhearst

3. Ravenhearst
The first in the Ravenhearst games series.
Released: December 2006 | By: Big Fish Studios.
Description: Rumors surrounding the history of stately Ravenhearst Manor have circulated for decades. The recently acquired diary of Emma Ravenhearst may hold the key to unraveling the tale behind this unsettling place, yet the pages are missing.
Players assume the role of Master Detective to unlock secrets held within Ravenhearst ®, scouring a myriad of enchanting rooms in the manor for cleverly hidden clues. Locating and assembling diary pages helps tell the story of the house. And, ultimately, unlock the mystery.
*Available from: US Amazon or UK Amazon – MCF 1, 2 and 3 Bundle for PC.
4. Madame Fate

List Order 4. Madame Fate
Released: November 2007 | By: Big Fish Studios.
Description: Madame Fate™, a mysterious fortune-teller, has foreseen her own demise at midnight this very day. She has asked for your help in investigating each quirky carnival worker to determine their whereabouts at midnight.
Your investigation will include a multitude of fascinating personalities. From Art the Carny to Lucy the Bearded Beauty. While exploring the magical world of Fate`s Carnival. Each suspect has a motive, but only a Master Detective can discover the secrets hidden within Madame Fate’s crystal ball.
For more details, see my: Mystery Case Files 4: Madame Fate review.
*Available on PC CD from US Amazon or UK Amazon.
5. Return to Ravenhearst
The second in the Ravenhurst games series.
Released: November 2008 | By: Big Fish Studios.
Description: Emma’s soul is free. But her ghost has delivered a dire warning: evil still lurks in Ravenhearst Manor. Go deep inside the cursed estate in Mystery Case Files: Return to Ravenhearst ™, the thrilling sequel. Experience Ravenhearst’s spectral halls as never before with new immersive adventure-style gameplay and an epic original soundtrack. Feel the floorboards creak as you move from room to room solving puzzles and seeking out clues in over 150 detailed scenes.

*Available on PC CD from US Amazon or UK Amazon.
6. Dire Grove

List Order 6. Dire Grove
Released: December 2009 | By: Big Fish Studios.
Description: The Celtic legend of Dire Grove has been passed down from generation to generation for centuries. Considered a fairytale, it’s telling was meant to frighten small children into staying in their beds through the night. A recently unearthed artifact in the United Kingdom, however, proves the dark legend to be true!
Use your wits and Hidden Object talents to follow the trail of a group of missing graduate students in Mystery Case Files: Dire Grove!
*Available on PC CD from: US Amazon or UK Amazon.
7. 13th Skull

List Order 7. 13th Skull
Released: November 2010 | By: Big Fish Studios .
Description: Shortly after moving into a creepy mansion in Louisiana, Sara Lawson is struck with tragedy when her husband mysteriously disappears.
Sara’s daughter, Magnolia, believes her father was kidnapped by the ghost of a vengeful pirate seeking to protect his lost fortune. With the locals terrified of the pirate’s curse, you are the family’s last hope.
Only a Master Detective with incredible Hidden Object skills can locate Marcus Lawson in Mystery Case Files: 13th Skull!
*Available on PC CD from: US Amazon or UK Amazon.
8. Escape From Ravenhearst

The third game in the Ravenhearst games series.
Released: November 2011 | By: Big Fish Studios.
Description: You lived through their side of the story—now live through his!
Return once more to the haunted grounds of Ravenhearst Manor. Uncover new details about this poignant saga. What you find could very well be the final chapter of this riveting story—if you escape.
9. Shadow Lake

Released: November 2012 | By: Big Fish Studios.
Description: Uncover the evil legend that haunts a forgotten town in Mystery Case Files®: Shadow Lake! In 1973, something wicked took over the town of Bitterford, Maine, after an unsuspecting inmate unearthed a mysterious object from beneath the prison floor.
Years later, Bitterford lies in ruin. You must join forces with psychic Cassandra Williams, played by award-winning actress Lea Thompson, to investigate the events that led to the town’s destruction.
10. Fate’s Carnival

Released: November 2013 | By: Elephant Games.
Description: Madame Fate returns… from the dead! This is Fate’s Carnival as you’ve never seen it before, with old acts like Amazing Larry and Marlena Mermaid in the most harrowing predicaments!
Can you stop fate before it’s too late? Or will the creepy carnival curse stop you?

11. Dire Grove, Sacred Grove

Released: November 2014 | By: Elephant Games.
Description: Dire Grove has been plunged into a record-defying cold, and wild animals threaten at every turn! You’ve been called in to uncover the source of the town’s troubles.
But you quickly find yourself in the middle of a feud between the local hunters and the mysterious Mistwalkers who live in the woods. Can you prevent an all-out war? Pick your gender and use an innovative deduction mechanic as you try to discover the secret behind Dire Grove’s curse!
12. Key to Ravenhearst

The 4th game in the Ravenhearst games series.
Released: October 2015 | By: Eipix Entertainment.
Plot: It’s rumored that Ravenhearst is being resurrected. The Queen of England herself has called on you to help unlock the mystery. But can you find the key? Follow the dark clues down a twisting and twisted path into Ravenhearst’s horrific past. The future just might depend on it!
For more details, see my: MCF12: Key to Ravenhearst Review.
*MC12: Key to Ravenhearst available on Amazon for: Fire Tablet (US) or Fire Tablet (UK).
13. Ravenhearst Unlocked

The 5th game in the Ravenhearst games series.
Released: November 2015 | By: Eipix Entertainment.
Plot: In this insane continuation of the Dalimar saga, find out what happened AFTER the events of Mystery Case Files: Key to Ravenhearst!
Eipix delves deeper into the past as you find yourself trapped in the very cell that the Dalimars once occupied. Can you stop Alister before he sacrifices everything – and everyone – in his maniacal quest for immortality? Or will his menacing granddaughters stand in your way?
For more details, see my: MCF 13: Ravenhearst Unlocked Review.
*MCF13: Ravenhearst Unlocked available for: Fire Tablet (US) or Fire Tablet (UK).
14. Broken Hour

Released: November 2016 | By: Eipix Entertainment.
Plot: Come visit Huxley’s Boarding House, home of the mysterious clock tower! We are an exclusive retreat for people who want to get away from it all and learn what life was really like in the Victorian Era – no phones, no technology!
Our strict schedule of daily activities will help immerse you in the experience and must be adhered to at all times. The waiting list to get in is long, so sign up today!
For more details, see my: MCF 14: Broken Hour Review.
15. The Black Veil

Released: March 2017 | By: Eipix Entertainment.
Plot: The town of Dreadmond has been almost abandoned overnight. When you arrive to investigate, you find a strange illness taking over the remaining residents – an illness that makes them age in an instant!
Time’s not on your side. Can you uncover the cause, or will you be the next victim?
For more details, see my: Mystery Case Files: The Black Veil Review.

*New on UK Amazon Prime | US Amazon Prime
16. The Revenant’s Hunt

16 The Revenant’s Hunt
From: Eipix Entertainment | Released: November 2017.
Plot: You’re off to America! Reports of a supernatural creature terrorizing the town of Avondel have brought you across the pond. This won’t be an easy task as you race against the clock. Uncover the dark secrets behind a fiery crash from the 1980’s.
Do you have what it takes to stop the dead from destroying the living?
For more details, see my: Mystery Case Files 16: The Revenant’s Hunt – Review.
17. Rewind

17. Rewind
From: Eipix Entertainment | Released: June 2018.
Plot: Strange reports have come in regarding the abandoned Victory Hotel. When you arrive to investigate, you find people from your past cases lost in time and trapped inside!
It’s up to you to find where they belong and uncover why one of the Dalimars is meddling with the past. It’s a race against the clock to solve more challenging puzzles than ever before! Do you have what it takes to fix the timelines before it’s too late?
For more details, see my: Mystery Case Files 17: Rewind – Review.
18. The Countess

From: Eipix Entertainment | Released: November 2018.
Plot: Lady Eleanor Codington, prominent friend of the Queen herself, has disappeared while renovating her family’s legendary estate. Explore the crumbling grounds of world-famous children’s author Gloria Codington for clues.
A towering black mirror may reveal a secret, but gazing into its depths may bring more than just a few years of bad luck. Can you find Eleanor and escape the manor alive? Find out in this heart-pounding hidden-object puzzle adventure game!
For more details: Mystery Case Files 18: The Countess Review.
19. Moths to a Flame

19. Moths to a Flame
PC release: August 2019 | From: Eipix.
Plot: When a new assignment brings you to the Zenith Museum of Oddities, what was supposed to be an open and shut case spirals into a complex web of deceit. Someone knows about your past, and they’ve prepared a special tribute to all your biggest cases.
But what do they want, and what will become of the innocents that stand in their way? You’ll need all your skills to stop the dangerous foe that threatens to use your past against you in this heart-pounding new chapter in the classic hidden-object puzzle adventure game saga!
See also: Mystery Case Files 19: Moths to a Flame Review.
20. Black Crown

20. Black Crown
PC release: November 2019 | From: Eipix.
Plot: When a patient at the Manchester Asylum draws a huge crown covering the walls of her cell, you’re sent to learn what, if anything, it has to do with your past.
But when the inmates escape, there’s only one way for you to regain control — find the Black Crown before they do.
You’ll need to gather your wits and use all your abilities to learn the identity of “Jane Doe” and solve the mystery of the Black Crown in this new chapter of the classic hidden-object puzzle adventure game series!
For more details, see my: MCF20: Black Crown by Eipix Review.
21. The Harbinger
PC release: August 2020 | From: GrandMA Studios.
Plot: At first, it wasn’t clear why the Master Detective was called in to investigate a simple, small-town murder case… until the investigation reveals a string of strange references and familiar names from the agency’s past! What secrets lie behind the murder, and who, or what is so intent on bringing up the past? You’ll need superior searching skills, and all your puzzle-solving know-how to peel back the layers of this mystery! All of the shocking answers await you in this intriguing new chapter in the classic Hidden-Object Puzzle Adventure series!
22. Crossfade
PC release: November 2020 | From: GrandMA Studios.
Plot: Step into the Master Detective’s shoes once again in this incredible follow-up to Mystery Case Files: The Harbinger. Revisit key moments from old cases in an attempt to set things right. Come face to face with classic villains, reconnect with familiar allies, and learn what might have been as you help the Master Detective repair a broken timeline and save existence as we know it! Who knows what the future holds when all is said and done? There’s only one way to find out! Join the fight in this time-bending new chapter in the classic Hidden-Object Puzzle Adventure series!

Spin-Off MCF Games on Nintendo DS & Wii
Mystery Case Files: MillionHeir

By: Big Fish Studios | Released: September 2008.
Plot: Shortly after returning from six months on his ultra-plush yacht visiting the far reaches of the globe, eccentric millionaire Phil T. Rich mysteriously disappears from his mansion and is presumed dead.
Hired by Mr. Rich’s estate, a highly skilled Master Detective is brought in to solve the case and find the rightful heir to his fortune. [Source: Amazon]
*MCF: MillionHeir on Nintendo DS from: Amazon US and Amazon UK.
The Malgrave Incident

By: Big Fish Studios | Released: June 2011.
Plot: Malgrave Island has been closed to visitors for years. But Winston Malgrave, the mysterious curator, has requested your help collecting its trademark cure — all dust — the key to the survival of his beloved Sara, who is gravely ill.
Finding hidden objects to uncover more dust is vital to your progress. But the more you uncover the more you unravel the long-buried mysteries of the island. [Source: Amazon]
*Mystery Case Files: The Malgrave Incident on Nintendo Wii from Amazon US & Amazon UK.
More Top Detective Games
For more top detective games:
Nancy Drew PC Download Games List.
Agatha Christie Hidden Object Games.
Agatha Christie Adventure Games on Amazon.
Adventures of Sherlock Holmes PC Games List.
FiveBN’s New York Mysteries Game Series.
Clue (Cluedo) Game for iPad and iPhone.
Mysterium: A Psychic Clue Board Game for iOS.
See also Best Hidden Object Games lists and reviews. For my all-time top HO game series for computer and mobile! And my New Detective Games News and Reviews. For PC, Mac and mobile.
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