The Secret of Grisly Manor is a love letter to the classic point-and-click adventure games of the 90s. It strips away the complex inventory management that often bogs down the genre and focuses on what matters: atmosphere and logical puzzles. The story is simple—your eccentric grandfather has gone missing in his mystery-filled mansion—but the execution is top-notch.
The puzzles are clever and satisfyingly 'mechanical.' You’ll find a hidden key in a clock, a secret compartment in a piano, and codes hidden in plain sight. It’s a short experience—most players will finish it in an hour or two—but it’s perfectly paced. It’s the ideal game for a rainy afternoon, offering just enough challenge to make you feel smart without ever making you frustrated enough to reach for a walkthrough.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.9.12Thu Feb 22 2024
Bug fixes!
Grandpa always was a little eccentric. A fantastic engineer, he was always buried in his work, always coming up with new ideas and inventions that as a child held you wide-eyed in awe.
Now, after many years, you return to the house that holds so many fond memories for you, with a promise from Grandpa to show you something truly amazing. You can't even begin to imagine what it could be!
It's a dark and stormy night as you arrive at Grisly Manor. The rain beats down hard, lightning flashes in the sky as the sound of thunder fills your ears. You already feel a little creeped out, but when you make your way inside, the house is curiously empty. Grandpa is nowhere to be found!
But his presence is everywhere.
Familiar objects have been re-engineered to create puzzles for you. Clues abound, and as each puzzle is solved, the solution to others present themselves. As well as new puzzles, of course.
Grandpa obviously spent a lot of time making sure that nobody could solve the myriad of puzzles strewn about the house. Nobody but you, his favorite grandchild...
Can you solve the mystery of Grisly Manor?
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.
• The Secret of Grisly Manor has been translated into many languages.
• Available for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad!
Requires iOS 11.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.Grandpa always was a little eccentric. A fantastic engineer, he was always buried in his work, always coming up with new ideas and inventions that as a child held you wide-eyed in awe.
Now, after many years, you return to the house that holds so many fond memories for you, with a promise from Grandpa to show you something truly amazing. You can't even begin to imagine what it could be!
It's a dark and stormy night as you arrive at Grisly Manor. The rain beats down hard, lightning flashes in the sky as the sound of thunder fills your ears. You already feel a little creeped out, but when you make your way inside, the house is curiously empty. Grandpa is nowhere to be found!
But his presence is everywhere.
Familiar objects have been re-engineered to create puzzles for you. Clues abound, and as each puzzle is solved, the solution to others present themselves. As well as new puzzles, of course.
Grandpa obviously spent a lot of time making sure that nobody could solve the myriad of puzzles strewn about the house. Nobody but you, his favorite grandchild...
Can you solve the mystery of Grisly Manor?
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.
• The Secret of Grisly Manor has been translated into many languages.
• Available for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad!










Step into the shoes of an adventurer exploring Grisly Manor, the eccentric home of your inventor grandfather. Every room is filled with clever contraptions, hidden passages, and brain-teasing puzzles. Collect items and clues to unlock the secrets of the house and discover the amazing invention your grandfather left behind.
Beautifully rendered graphics
Immersive sound and atmosphere
Clever, logical puzzles
Automatic save and journal
No hidden object scenes
Examine everything. Sometimes a simple drawing on a wall in the hallway is actually the key to a puzzle three rooms away. Use the built-in journal to track important clues.
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.
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Tap objects to collect them or zoom in for a closer look. Use your inventory items on the environment to trigger mechanical secrets and unlock new areas.
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