The game starts with a private detective heading to a small, snowy resort town for some much-needed R&R. Naturally, the "rest" part is short-lived. A grim murder occurs right at the gates of her hotel, leaving a mysterious lily-shaped origami clue as the killer's calling card. Why It’s Worth the Play

What makes Crimson Lily different from your run-of-the-mill Hidden Object Game (HOG)? According to reviewers at Grinding Down , the game introduces dedicated that actually force you to use deductive reasoning rather than just clicking on random teacups and hammers.

If a forensic mini-game has you stumped, creators like Manic Ado have detailed video walkthroughs covering every chapter.