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Alibi Shift

A little mystery.
Every day.

A small theft has unsettled the evening. Follow the clues, reconstruct the timeline, and find the person whose alibi doesn’t hold.

A calm deduction game for iPhone and iPad.

See how it plays
In development · iPhone & iPad
Alibi Shift’s home screen, with a guided first case, a daily case, and the casebook.
Actual development build
No timer pressureEvery clue is truePlay offline

Inside Alibi Shift

Every detail matters.
Especially the small ones.

No timer. No penalty for hints.
Take the time you need.

Explore the game · Choose a moment
01 / The invitation
Alibi Shift home screen with Solve your first case, today’s case, and your casebook.
A little mystery. Every day.Actual development build · Representative screen
02 / The investigation
The investigation screen: a timeline for three moments, two clues compared, and controls to place or rule out a suspect.
Three moments. One clear answer.Actual development build · Representative screen
03 / The resolution
A completed case record showing the case closed, a share control, and links to the ending and reconstruction.
The story, finally in focus.Actual development build · Representative screen

A miniature example

You already know
more than you think.

  1. At 9:00, Ada was in the study.
  2. Ada stayed in the same room from 9:00 to 9:10.
Where was Ada at 9:10?

A place to begin. More to discover.

Stay for a case.
Come back for the casebook.

01 / Free to play at release

Your daily moment.

A guided introduction helps you find your feet. Today’s case gives you a fresh evening to unravel.

  • A guided first case
  • A new daily case at midnight
  • Revisit cases you’ve already solved
02 / One-time purchase

The Complete Casebook.

A collection of evenings worth a closer look. More places, more stories, more pieces to put together.

  • Illustrated mystery collections
  • Earlier daily cases
  • More cases at your chosen challenge

One purchase. No subscription.

A few useful details.

No accounts. No ads.
Room to think, wherever you are.

Can I play offline?

Yes. Play and save progress without a connection. Buying or restoring a purchase may need internet access.

What if I get stuck?

Check your notes or reveal a hint one step at a time. There’s no timer and no penalty for taking your time.

Where does my progress live?

Progress stays on your device and does not sync between devices. See the Alibi Shift privacy details for the current development policy.

When can I play?
In development · iPhone & iPad

The release information here will be updated when the game is available.