# Secret of Grisly Manor

> Adventure

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id384282298](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id384282298)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id384282298`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Fire Maple Games
- **Category:** Adventure
- **Rating:** 4.20 / 5 (191 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.9.12
- **Last updated:** 2024-02-22
- **First published:** 2010-10-11
- **Size:** 57 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/secret-of-grisly-manor/id384282298)
- **Website:** [http://www.firemaplegames.com/tsogm.html](http://www.firemaplegames.com/tsogm.html)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.firemaplegames.com/privacypolicy.html](http://www.firemaplegames.com/privacypolicy.html)

## Description

Secret of Grisly Manor drops you into a stormy night as you return to Grandpa's house, where eccentric inventions have re-engineered every room into puzzles. Follow the clues, collect items, and use a journal to keep track of symbols and discoveries as you work to unravel the mystery.

With hand-painted graphics, an original soundtrack, a dynamic map, and a built-in hint system, the game creates an immersive, story-driven puzzle experience. It's available in multiple languages, inviting players from around the world to join the adventure.

## Rankings

- #110,337 — Overall

## Review summary

Reviews show a strong nostalgic appeal for Fire Maple’s Grisly Manor, with many players praising its story-integrated puzzles, charming original art and music, and a family-friendly, non-scary tone. Fans also appreciate helpful UI features like the journal and map. However, common drawbacks include the game’s very short length and questionable value for money, frequent bugs and glitches, and occasional issues with hints and navigation. Several players compare it unfavorably to its sequel, calling this entry lightweight and less challenging, though it remains beloved by longtime fans.

### Pros

- Nostalgia/fan appreciation for Fire Maple Grisly Manor and the series.
- Puzzles that are well-integrated with the story and offer a satisfying challenge.
- Original art and pleasant music/score.
- Family-friendly and not scary, accessible for kids and adults.
- Journal and map are useful features that aid puzzle solving.

### Cons

- Very short playtime; game finishes quickly.
- Not good value for money due to short length and optional paid chapters.
- Technical issues/bugs across updates (crashes, audio problems, hints/map not working).
- Hints and map usability problems (hints slow or not working; no map jumps).
- Not as challenging or as long as the sequel; feels weaker.

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