You're a detective walking into a ruined town where things aren't what they seem. Blackriver Mystery is a hidden object game that mixes classic "find the thing" gameplay with light city-building and a supernatural twist. Your job? Search cluttered locations for items, solve puzzles, rebuild the town piece by piece, and figure out what dark secret is haunting this place. Think of it as a blend of casual detective work with some match-3 puzzles thrown in to keep things moving.
Getting started is simple—you point, you click, you find stuff. But sticking with it means juggling multiple tasks at once.
You'll get a list of items to find in cluttered scenes. Some are obvious, others are sneaky as hell—tucked behind objects or half-visible. On desktop, you just left-click on anything that matches the list. On mobile, tap the item. The faster you find everything, the better your rewards. Don't randomly spam clicks though; most games penalize you for that.
Between hidden object scenes, you'll hit match-3 puzzles and other mini-games. These aren't throwaway distractions—you need to beat them to earn resources for rebuilding the town. The match-3 sections have boosters you can use if you get stuck, but they're limited, so don't waste them early.
Every time you complete a level or puzzle, you earn materials to fix up buildings in Blackriver. Restoring structures unlocks new story chapters and more challenging hidden object scenes. The plot drip-feeds you clues about the town's dark past, keeping you hooked if you're into mystery narratives.
This is a casual game for puzzle lovers and mystery fans. If you like games where you don't need lightning reflexes but still want your brain engaged, this hits the spot. It's also great for older players or anyone who grew up with hidden object PC games—the vibe is classic but polished. Kids can play it too; there's no gore, just spooky atmosphere. Not for you if you need fast action or competitive multiplayer.
It's chill but focused. The pace is relaxed—you're not racing against brutal timers, so you can actually enjoy the artwork in each scene. The locations look hand-painted with lots of detail, which is honestly the main draw. The music is atmospheric without being annoying, though after an hour it does start to loop noticeably. The "mystery" tone is more Nancy Drew than Resident Evil—spooky-lite with monsters that feel more like cartoon ghosts than actual threats. You'll zone out in a good way, especially if you play with a podcast or music in the background.
The game auto-saves your progress in the browser, so you can close the tab and come back later without losing anything. Just don't clear your cookies or cache, or you'll reset. Performance-wise, it's a Unity browser game, so it runs smoothly on most modern PCs and phones. I didn't notice lag even on a mid-range laptop. Mobile controls are responsive—tapping works better than I expected for a hidden object game.
A solid pick if you want something low-stress with a bit of story.
Simple and effective. No weird input lag or awkward hitboxes.
Developed by Mirra Games and released on December 29, 2025. They've made a bunch of hidden object games before, so they know the formula.