MicroMacro: Downtown Detective
MicroMacro: Downtown Detective is made and published by Soft Boiled Games. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Soft Boiled Games. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Soft Boiled Games and are shown as published on Google Play.
AppBrain's verdict
Loved by users- Total installs
- 370 thousand
- Best rank
- #28
- Top Free, Germany
- Rating on Google Play
- 4.57
- 3,864 ratings
- Last updated
- April 9, 2026
MicroMacro: Downtown Detective has 370 thousand installs. Users love it: 4.6 stars from 3,864 ratings. Its best ranking is #28 in Top Free, Adventure in Germany.
Pros & Cons
- Immersive giant city map with hidden details and clever deductions
- Three free cases to start, plus 22 additional cases and a 14-case expansion available via in-app purchases
- Multilingual support broadens reach across key languages (English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Portuguese)
- Solo detective experience derived from a beloved board game, delivering a unique city-scale mystery
- Marketing lacks several generic competitor keywords such as games, mystery, investigation, and story in promotional text
- Focus on a city-map puzzle may limit appeal for players seeking non-map style experiences
- Promotional messaging could more explicitly emphasize investigation and puzzle framing to attract broader audiences
Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 24 thousand
- Per day
- 780
- 30-day average
- Play install range
- 100+ thousand
- Launched
- August 2025
Installs over time
MicroMacro: Downtown Detective has been installed 370 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 780 installs per day.
Rankings
Google Play top charts- Highest rank
- #28
- Chart
- Top Free
- Adventure
- Country
- Germany
Google Play Rankings for MicroMacro: Downtown Detective
Top rankings
| Rank | Country | Category | List |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Germany | Adventure | Top Free |
| 35 | France | Adventure | Top Free |
| 36 | Switzerland | Adventure | Top Free |
| 95 | Canada | Adventure | Top Free |
| 58 | Spain | Adventure | Top Free |
| 47 | France | Adventure | Top Grossing |
| 56 | Germany | Adventure | Top Grossing |
| 118 | Netherlands | Adventure | Top Free |
| 131 | United Kingdom | Adventure | Top Free |
| 138 | Mexico | Adventure | Top Free |
Ranking history in Germany
Competitors
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Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 1.2.11
- Launched
- August 2025
User feedback
Ratings and reviews on Google PlayGoogle Play Rating history and histogram
Comments on MicroMacro: Downtown Detective for Android
Technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- No ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 0
- App size
- 739.7 MB
- Needs Android
- 5.0+
- Content rating
- Medium
Technologies used by MicroMacro: Downtown Detective
About the app and developer
About MicroMacro: Downtown Detective
MicroMacro: Downtown Detective is an adventure app developed by Soft Boiled Games.
Install Statistics
MicroMacro: Downtown Detective has been installed 370 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 24 thousand times. It is ranked in the top 100 adventure apps.
User Ratings
MicroMacro: Downtown Detective is rated 4.57 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 3.9 thousand ratings.
App Information
MicroMacro: Downtown Detective is freely available from Google Play. The app size is 739.68 MB. The latest version available is 1.2.11. The last update was on April 9, 2026.
Technical Requirements
MicroMacro: Downtown Detective requires Android 5.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Medium Maturity. The app has been available on Google Play since August 2025.
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Store listing
By Soft Boiled Games, from Google Play“Find clues, solve crimes in a giant city”
Description by Soft Boiled Games Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
Search for clues, follow suspects and make clever deductions to solve twisted, yet witty criminal cases. 🔍
- Play your FIRST THREE criminal cases FOR FREE!
- Unlock the main game with 22 ADDITIONAL CASES via in-app purchase. 🏙️
- Ready for more? Our first expansion pack brings 14 CHALLENGING investigations in 2 new districts.
Available now in English, French, Spanish, Italian, German and Portuguese (PT) and, other translations coming soon.
MicroMacro: Downtown Detective is an adaptation of the iconic and award-winning board game series Micro Macro: Crime City and comes with a whole new city map, its own set of unsolved cases, and innovative game mechanics, turning the cooperative hidden picture board game into a captivating solo adventure.
Your help is needed, Detective! Crime City is shaken by crimes. Deadly secrets, sneaky robberies and ruthless murder are lurking around every corner. How was the famous violinist killed? Who is the killer? Why did rockstar Axl Otl have to die? And: can you put a stop to the mischiefs of the notorious Polly Pickpocket? Find clues, solve tricky puzzles—and catch the culprits.
With its cartoonish style, cozy gameplay and clever storylines, Micro Macro: Downtown Detective is the perfect combination of hidden picture game and detective game. On the huge city map you’ll follow suspects and spot them at different points in time while they’re moving through the bustling city. So what are you waiting for—get to work, detective.
Recent changes:
Bug fixes and improvements for a smoother experience.