Publisher-written comparison based on official descriptions, not a hands-on review. Somatry is independent of the other games mentioned; no affiliation or endorsement is implied.
At a glance: Criminal Case and Somatry
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| Question | Criminal Case | Somatry |
|---|---|---|
| What you do | Investigate crime scenes and find clues. | Read archived messages, interviews and logs; flag useful evidence. |
| Investigation structure | Work toward bringing killers to justice. | Submit a case report answering who, how, why and when. |
| Choose by preference | Consider its official game page if crime-scene investigation is the attraction. | Try the free first case if you want solo reasoning from written records. |
Source: Criminal Case — official Pretty Simple game page. Somatry details: official gameplay guide.
Compare the detective’s task
Pretty Simple describes Criminal Case around investigating crime scenes, finding clues and bringing killers to justice. Somatry also centers on solving crimes, with the work organized around archived records and written case reports.
The key question is what you want to do with a clue. In Somatry, locating a detail starts the reasoning: identify what it proves, compare it with another source, and decide whether it supports the suspect, method, motive or moment.
Read a murder case as an argument
A suspect can have a reason to commit a crime without having the necessary opportunity. A record can establish access without establishing motive. Somatry’s four report fields encourage you to keep those questions separate until the whole account fits.
The Bureau’s feedback gives the number of correct answers. It does not label the wrong field, so revision means returning to the file and checking an assumption. Three included Consults can help when a connection remains unclear.
Inspect the free case
Somatry’s public case pages show opening premises and settings; the actual evidence and solutions remain in the app. Begin with Case 1 to test the reading and reporting format. The first investigation is free and complete on iOS and Android.
Quick answers
Is Somatry part of Criminal Case?
No. Somatry is a separate fictional detective game published by Viral App Labs LLC.
How many cases are in the original collection?
The original Coldmere County collection contains fifty cases across three cities. The released Coldmere Stories DLC is a separate collection; see its in-app listing for contents.
Official sources
Descriptions checked November 7, 2026. Features and purchase options can change; consult the current official listing.
Your first case is free
Play Somatry on iOS or Android. Version 1.1 is live with the Coldmere Stories DLC. Start with the complete free first case, or try the website’s short mystery.
