Scratch

Name: Scratch
Rating: 3.7619047 (95 reviews)
Author: Hosted Games

By: Hosted Games

Slain girls. A serial killer hidden among strangers. One is the killer, but who?

Features & Capabilities

A millionaire’s secluded estate. A collection of dead girls. A group of reluctant strangers. One is the killer ...but who? You need more than your badge and gun to catch the killer. Only a sharp mind and the right questions will uncover this mystery.

"Scratch" is a 165,000 word interactive murder mystery by Cloud Buchholz, where your choices control the story. It's entirely text-based—without graphics or sound effects—and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination.

You’re a small town detective. An anonymous tip leads you to a collection of sadistically murdered girls dumped on the forest estate of an eccentric, reclusive millionaire. A group of strangers are holed up in his dilapidated cabin, waiting out the recent storm.

They seem unaware of the murders, but the serial killer is hidden among them. You need to interrogate the suspects, gather clues, and stop the killer, but if you don’t tread carefully, more innocent people will die.

• Play as male or female
• Interrogate seven potential suspects and discover their sordid pasts
• Gather clues from your conversations to root out the killer
• Succumb to your alcohol addiction or fight withdrawals
• Recall cases from your past and the cruel life lessons from your Pa
• Seventeen unique endings

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

1.0.15 Last updated: 2026-01-05

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Creation date:

2019-07-01

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Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
com.android.vending.BILLING Low risk
com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Safe

Size:

11.51MB

Email:

su*****@hostedgames.org

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-07

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Ranking

# 478,022 ▼ 1,323

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Developed by:

Hosted Games

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.hostedgames.scratch

Email:

su*****@hostedgames.org

Website:

https://hostedgames.org/

User Reviews

Reviews repeatedly praise Scratch for its strong writing and engaging mystery, with players enjoying the dark tone and replayability. However, many concerns recur: endings seem random and not influenced by clues, the story feels overly linear with limited impact from choices, and there’s a notable absence of clues, stats, or clear mechanics. Some players also desire character customization options like gender choice. Overall, excellent narrative strength and replay potential but inconsistent gameplay depth.

Pros

Strong, engaging writing and dark, humane storytelling that hooks players from the start.
Suspenseful mystery with twists that many players find satisfying and immersive.
High replayability due to multiple endings and different killers; easy to replay to explore outcomes.
Accessible and easy-to-read CYOA format that lets you create your own story.
Positive emphasis on plot and character depth, with an emotional tone that stands out among similar games.

Cons

Endings feel random and are not clearly tied to the investigation or clues.
Very linear design with few meaningful choices; perceived lack of branching or impact from decisions.
Lack of clues or hint system to guide deduction; many reviews note no substantive clues to solve the mystery.
Absence of gameplay mechanics like stats or progress indicators; unclear question mechanics in places.
Lack of character customization (e.g., no male/female option) is noted as a missing feature by some players.

Recent reviews

So much potential but the writing is so lazy. 1) No, you can't choose to play as male or female. 2) Even if you never drink your whiskey, the game will treat you as if you drink all the time. 3) Random killer with no hints beforehand. This game gives you little choice and you can't guess the killer based on the clues bcs the game doesn't work that way. A bad CYOA game.