Return to Grisly Manor is a masterclass in atmospheric point-and-click puzzling. Picking up where the original left off, it task you with saving your grandfather's legacy by traveling back in time to stop a greedy developer. The art style is wonderfully moody, and the logic puzzles are exactly what fans of the genre crave—challenging enough to make you think, but logical enough to avoid frustration.
The inventory management and backtracking are handled gracefully, ensuring you never feel lost in the manor's sprawling corridors. It’s a nostalgic trip that feels modern in its execution, making it a must-play for fans of classic adventure games.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.0.9Thu Feb 15 2024
Bug fixes!
The future of Grisly Manor lies in its past!
Greedy developers BUYCO want to build their next MegaMart superstore on the site of Grandpa’s newly renovated Grisly Manor!
To stop them from demolishing his home, Grandpa just needs to prove he owns the land - but this is where it gets tricky...
Being the scatterbrained inventor you know and love, the last place Grandpa remembers seeing the deed was in the old manor - back in 1999!
Explore the new house, help Grandpa repair his time machine, and travel back to the original Grisly Manor - before all of its secrets and memories are swept away forever!
You must Return to Grisly Manor and save its future!
Features:
• Beautiful hand-painted graphics that draw you into this mesmerizing adventure!
• Lots of items to collect and puzzles to solve!
• Original soundtrack and sound effects!
• A journal that keeps track of all the symbols and clues that you encounter.
• A dynamic map that shows all of the areas you have explored, as well as your current location.
• A complete hint system built right into the game.
Requires iOS 11.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.The future of Grisly Manor lies in its past!
Greedy developers BUYCO want to build their next MegaMart superstore on the site of Grandpa’s newly renovated Grisly Manor!
To stop them from demolishing his home, Grandpa just needs to prove he owns the land - but this is where it gets tricky...
Being the scatterbrained inventor you know and love, the last place Grandpa remembers seeing the deed was in the old manor - back in 1999!
Explore the new house, help Grandpa repair his time machine, and travel back to the original Grisly Manor - before all of its secrets and memories are swept away forever!
You must Return to Grisly Manor and save its future!
Features:
• Beautiful hand-painted graphics that draw you into this mesmerizing adventure!
• Lots of items to collect and puzzles to solve!
• Original soundtrack and sound effects!
• A journal that keeps track of all the symbols and clues that you encounter.
• A dynamic map that shows all of the areas you have explored, as well as your current location.
• A complete hint system built right into the game.










Return to Grisly Manor is the highly anticipated sequel to the classic puzzle adventure. After the greedy Buy-ez Mart corporation threatens to demolish Grandpa's home, you must dive back into the secrets of the manor. The game features beautiful hand-painted graphics, a clever time-travel mechanic, and a deep, interconnected series of puzzles that will test your logic and observation skills.
Beautiful hand-painted graphics
Clever and original logic puzzles
Dynamic map system to track your location
Atmospheric sound design and music
Auto-save feature so you never lose progress
Look for the hidden entrance in the cellar. You'll need to collect the three missing gears scattered across the initial rooms to activate the portal to the past.
While The Secret of Grisly Manor wasn't exactly a smash hit, it was a huge cult favorite of those who enjoy Myst-style puzzle games.
Android Police - Thu Mar 29 2012
iPhone is an amazing platform for indie games made by small teams. But one person? How good can a game made by one person be?! This good.
GamesRadar+ - Tue Sep 29 2015
Following its well-received predecessor The Secret of Grisly Manor, today we're very fortunate to welcome Return to Grisly Manor into the...
Pocket Gamer - Mon Aug 29 2016
Solve the mystery of Grisly Manor in this point-and-click adventure game.
AppAdvice - Mon Aug 29 2016
I have no shame whatsoever in telling you that I was literally obsessed with Myst when it came out in 1993. The mystical adventure that...
TouchArcade - Wed Feb 29 2012
For some folks, visiting eccentric old relatives can be downright traumatic — but we promise, this reunion with Grandpa from Grisly Manor...
Gamezebo - Thu Sep 29 2016
In a world where games like The Room didn't exist, Return to Grisly Manor would be a perfectly acceptable mobile point-and-click adventure.
Pocket Gamer - Mon Aug 29 2016
Myst is one game that has popped in and out of notice due to its cult like influence on the gaming community. It is an open world adventure...
The Cinemaholic - Mon Apr 29 2019
Interact with objects to add them to your inventory. Pay close attention to wall markings and notes, as they often contain the codes needed for the manor's many locked chests.
While it helps to know the back story, Return to Grisly Manor is a standalone adventure that new players can enjoy perfectly well.