Fri Dec 05 2025
As a Whovian, I was pleasantly surprised by An Unlikely Heist. Hidden object games can sometimes feel generic, but this one leans heavily into the Doctor Who aesthetic and lore. The writing is snappy and captures the Doctor's energy well, and searching for a 'Cyberman Head' or a 'Jammy Dodger' among the clutter feels very on-brand.
The puzzles are more varied than I expected, with some genuine head-scratchers that go beyond just finding items in a list. The art is beautiful, and being able to explore the TARDIS as a hub world is a nice touch. It’s a polished, cozy mystery that respects the source material. If you like the show, it's a no-brainer. If you don't, it’s still a very high-quality hidden object game.
Original Doctor Who storyline
Hundreds of detailed hidden object scenes
Challenging mini-games and logic puzzles
No ads or timers
Authentic Doctor Who soundtrack and sound effects
If you're stuck in a hidden object scene, use your Sonic Screwdriver charge to ping the screen. It will highlight the general area of three remaining items. Save your charges for the timed challenges where every second counts.
Travel between different eras, from Victorian London to futuristic space stations. Each location has unique puzzles that require items found in other time periods, creating a clever 'time-loop' logic for the main story.
The game features a brand new story starring the Thirteenth Doctor, but with references to many others.