Small Town Murders: Match 3
Small Town Murders: Match 3 is made and published by Rovio Entertainment Oy. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Rovio Entertainment Oy. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Rovio Entertainment Oy and are shown as published on Google Play.
AppBrain's verdict
EstablishedPopularWell rated- Rating on Google Play
- 4.45
- 37,738 ratings
- Installs
- 3.6 million
- Last updated
- October 3, 2025
- Ads
- Contains ads
- Size
- 122.9 MB
Small Town Murders: Match 3 is popular, with 3.6 million installs. Users rate it well: 4.4 stars from 37,738 ratings.
Summary
Small Town Murders blends detective storytelling with match-3 puzzles in a cozy town setting. As Nora Mistry uncovers clues and interrogates suspects, players solve cases by matching tiles and finding hidden objects to crack the murder mystery. With over 1,000,000+ downloads and 2.6K in the last 30 days, it remains a notable entry in the PUZZLE genre.
Pros & Cons
- Strong detective narrative woven into match-3 core
- Vibrant town setting with evolving characters
- Regular updates and new cases, including recent Golden Years content
- Free to play with optional in-app purchases
- Heavier emphasis on match-3 gameplay may appeal less to players seeking deep investigations
- Ranking in PUZZLE around #200 suggests room for growth compared to top titles
- Monetization relies on optional purchases typical of free-to-play games
User feedback
Ratings and reviews on Google PlayComments on Small Town Murders: Match 3 for Android
Google Play Rating history and histogram
Store listing
By Rovio Entertainment Oy, from Google Play“Find clues, unravel the case & solve the murder mystery | A Match 3 Crime Game”
Description by Rovio Entertainment Oy Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
Can you find the hidden clue, that one object that fuels your suspicion and ultimately solve the murder mystery?
Welcome to Thornton Grove, an idyllic hamlet far from the hustle and bustle of the big city. Life is simpler here. The people seem friendly, the atmosphere is laid back – but something sinister is hidden just below the surface. A recent string of bizarre crimes has broken the silence in this serene country town. It’s up to aspiring mystery writer Nora Mistry, to unravel the truth. Uncover crimes and clues, find the hidden objects and solve the murder mystery!
Every crime is a puzzle & every investigation is just a game
To get to the bottom of these mysterious crimes, it’s going to take a keen eye for detail. Play levels and use a detective’s intuition to unravel the match 3 puzzles, investigate crime scenes and uncover hidden objects to solve this murder mystery. Find clues by solving match three puzzles. Use the clues in this detective game to interrogate suspects, and solve the mystery once and for all!
Find the hidden objects and clues
Meet friendly townspeople during your investigations, each with their own story. Team up with Deputy Shanahan, the lovable but slightly hapless sheriff's deputy. Chat with Mrs. Musgrove, a matronly innkeeper who has lived in the area for decades and knows everyone’s dirt. Meet plenty more colorful characters of this game in twisting, ever-growing crime mystery stories! But be careful – everyone is a suspect. It’s up to you to uncover the real criminal, make a case & bring him to justice - play the detective game & unravel the puzzle mystery - just match three and find the hidden objects that will lead to the culprit.
Solve the murder mystery
In Small Town Murders you will go on murderous pursuits, examine each crime scene to choose your next step in this extraordinary detective game. Test your skills in match 3 puzzle games and uncover crucial clues that will help you build a criminal case. Find the murderer & be the hero of this crime story!
In Small Town Murders you’ll:
• Work as a detective to solve the criminal case
• Put your detective skills to the test in match 3 puzzles.
• Investigate crime scenes to find hidden clues.
• Play tons of levels and experience murderous pursuits as a detective
• Match three or more items to clear them.
• Meet colorful townspeople and swap gossip for juicy clues.
• Interrogate suspects to uncover the criminal case.
• Unravel match 3 puzzles to find hidden objects and solve the murder mystery!
• Enjoy the adaptive music system that reacts to the twists of the eccentric storylines
• Find the murderer & unravel the crime mystery stories.
Murderous pursuits, crime mystery stories and match 3 puzzles are waiting for you. Can you find the hidden objects and solve the murder mystery of Small Town Murders?
-----------------------------
Need some help? Visit our support pages, or send us a message! https://support.rovio.com/
-----------------------------
Small Town Murders is completely free to play, but there are optional in-app purchases available.
We may update the game periodically, for example to add new features or content or to fix bugs or other technical issues. Please note that the game may not function properly if you do not have the newest version installed. If you have not installed the latest update, Rovio will not be responsible for the game failing to function as expected.
Terms of Use: https://www.rovio.com/terms-of-service
Privacy Policy: https://www.rovio.com/privacy
Recent changes:
Discover an all-new case: Golden Years
Nora & Mike are called to a retirement home where an orderly is found dead in the manager's office, an apparent burglary gone wrong. The story turns it's intrigue up to 11 when an old gumshoe and a master jewel thief are thrown into the mix!
Can you solve the case?
We've made a maintenance update to apply a security patch.
Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- Contains ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 46
- App size
- 122.9 MB
- Needs Android
- 5.0+
- Content rating
- Low
Technologies used by Small Town Murders: Match 3
Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 2.13.4
- Launched
- October 2019
- Oct 3, 2025UpdateVersion 2.13.4
- Dec 31, 2024UpdateVersion 2.13.2
- Oct 4, 2023UpdateVersion 2.13.1
- Apr 26, 2022UpdateVersion 2.12.0
- Mar 28, 2022UpdateVersion 2.11.0
Alternatives
Similar apps and more from Rovio Entertainment OyAlternatives to Small Town Murders: Match 3
More from Rovio Entertainment Oy
Also available on the App Store
Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 2.6 thousand
- Per day
- 88
- 30-day average
- Play install range
- 1+ million
- Launched
- October 2019
Installs over time
Small Town Murders: Match 3 has been installed 3.6 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 88 installs per day.
Rankings
Google Play top chartsGoogle Play Rankings for Small Town Murders: Match 3
About the app and developer
About Small Town Murders: Match 3
Small Town Murders: Match 3 is a puzzle app developed by Rovio Entertainment Oy.
How many times has Small Town Murders: Match 3 been downloaded?
Small Town Murders: Match 3 has been downloaded 3.6 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 2.6 thousand times.
What is the rating of Small Town Murders: Match 3?
Small Town Murders: Match 3 is rated 4.45 out of 5 stars, based on 38 thousand ratings.
Is Small Town Murders: Match 3 free?
Small Town Murders: Match 3 is free. The APK size is 122.85 MB. The latest APK version available is 2.13.4. The last update was on October 3, 2025.
What are the requirements for Small Town Murders: Match 3?
Small Town Murders: Match 3 requires Android 5.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Low Maturity. The APK has been available on Google Play since October 2019.
App Performance Report
Get a detailed PDF report for Small Town Murders: Match 3 with download trends, rating history, and key performance statistics — useful for competitive research or tracking your own app. Learn more
Get PDF Report — $29Developer information for Rovio Entertainment Oy
Share Small Town Murders: Match 3
Subscribe now to get full and unlimited access to AppBrain Intelligence. You'll have access to:
- App Intelligence dashboard (performance timeline, competitor comparison, country rankings, insight cards)
- Detailed ranking data per app
- Full timeline per developer
- Device market shares data per country
- Unlimited keyword tracking
AppBrain is an app data site, we track rankings, ratings, installs for all apps and games on Google Play and the App Store. AppBrain doesn't host app files or APKs, all install links go directly to the official store. All trademarks are owned by their respective owners.
More apps
App statistics
About AppBrain