Roblox murder mystery game ideas

What makes a good murder mystery idea

The map makes the round: lots of rooms, corners and hiding spots. Pick a setting with character, like a train, a mansion or a ski lodge.

Every idea below is a prompt for the Game Maker, which builds it as a murder mystery game in a Roblox Studio file. You can also use them as plain inspiration for a game you build yourself: our murder mystery guide shows how.

All 52 murder mystery ideas

• Cruise ship mystery

  A murder mystery on a cruise ship where one player is the secret murderer, the sheriff hunts them between the cabins and innocents collect coins on deck

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• Ski lodge murder

  Someone at the snowy ski lodge is the secret murderer in this murder mystery: the sheriff has one shot, innocents hide by the fireplace and coins buy knife skins

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• Museum murder mystery

  A murder mystery in a museum at night where innocents hide behind dinosaur bones, the sheriff guards the halls and coins buy knife skins from crates

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• Train murder mystery

  All aboard a steam train where one passenger is the murderer: a murder mystery round game where you vote for the next carriage map every round

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• Candy shop murder

  A cute murder mystery in a candy shop where the murderer throws candy cane knives, the sheriff has a gumball gun and innocents grab sweets for coins

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• Space station murder

  One crew member on the space station is secretly the murderer in this murder mystery, the sheriff patrols the airlocks and innocents hide in the escape pods

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• Castle assassin rounds

  An assassin murder mystery free for all in a medieval castle where everyone gets a secret target, throw knives and earn coins for every hit

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• School murder mystery

  A murder mystery at a school where innocents hide in lockers and classrooms, the sheriff watches the hallways and the murderer waits in the cafeteria

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• Mansion dinner mystery

  Dinner is served at a fancy mansion and one guest is the murderer: a murder mystery where the sheriff watches the ballroom and innocents hide in the library

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• Lighthouse island murder

  A murder mystery on a stormy lighthouse island where the murderer hides in the fog, the sheriff climbs the tower for a better view and innocents grab coins on the rocks

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• Grand hotel murder

  Every round starts in a different room of a grand hotel in this murder mystery, the murderer sneaks through the elevators and the sheriff guards the lobby

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• Airplane murder mystery

  Thirty thousand feet up, one passenger is the murderer: a murder mystery where innocents hide in the cockpit and cargo hold and the sheriff walks the aisle

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• Carnival night murder

  A murder mystery at a carnival at night where the murderer hides in the fun house, innocents ride the ferris wheel and the sheriff watches from the ticket booth

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• Theme park murder

  A murder mystery round game in a theme park where innocents hide in the rides, the sheriff patrols the paths and coins buy knife skins from crates

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• Library murder mystery

  A quiet murder mystery in a giant library where innocents hide between the shelves, the murderer throws knives across the reading room and the sheriff has one shot

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• Hospital murder mystery

  A murder mystery in a hospital at night where the murderer sneaks through the wards, innocents hide in the elevators and the sheriff guards the stairs

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• Wild west murder

  A wild west murder mystery where the sheriff really is the sheriff, the secret murderer hides in the saloon and innocents collect gold coins around town

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• Pirate ship murder

  A pirate murder mystery on a ship at sea where one crew member is the secret murderer, the sheriff has a flintlock and innocents hide below deck

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• Pyramid murder mystery

  Torches flicker inside a pyramid in this murder mystery, innocents hide in the tomb rooms, the murderer uses secret passages and the sheriff carries the only gun

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• Jungle camp murder

  A murder mystery at a jungle research camp where the murderer hides in the tall plants, innocents gather coins by the river and the sheriff guards the tents

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• Haunted house murder

  A Halloween murder mystery in a haunted house where everyone wears costumes, the murderer blends in and the sheriff must find them before midnight

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• Christmas village murder

  A Christmas murder mystery in a snowy village where one elf is secretly the murderer, the sheriff guards the workshop and innocents collect candy coins

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• Bakery murder mystery

  Flour everywhere and a murderer behind the ovens: a cute murder mystery in a bakery where the sheriff guards the cake counter and innocents grab cookie coins

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• Shopping mall murder

  A murder mystery round game in a shopping mall where innocents hide in the stores, the sheriff rides the escalators and coins unlock gun skins

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• Arcade murder mystery

  A murder mystery in a neon arcade where innocents hide behind the game machines, the murderer sneaks between the claw machines and the sheriff guards the prize counter

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• Office murder mystery

  A murder mystery in a big office building where innocents hide in the cubicles, the murderer uses the vents and the sheriff watches the elevator doors

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• Barn farm murder

  Hay bales, a cornfield and one secret murderer: a farm murder mystery where innocents hide in the hay and the sheriff guards the farmhouse porch

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• Underwater base murder

  A murder mystery in an underwater base where the lights flicker, innocents hide in the airlocks and the sheriff watches the glass tunnels

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• Moon base murder

  On the moon one astronaut is the murderer: a murder mystery round game where the sheriff floats through the domes and innocents collect moon coins

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• Treehouse village murder

  A murder mystery in a treehouse village where innocents hide in the huts, the murderer crosses the rope bridges and the sheriff watches from the tallest tree

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• Igloo village murder

  Snow forts make the best hiding spots in this igloo village murder mystery, the murderer throws icicle knives and the sheriff guards the fishing hole

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• Cyber city murder

  A cyber murder mystery in a neon city where the murderer hides in the holograms, innocents collect data coins and the sheriff has a laser pistol

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• Ninja village murder

  A ninja murder mystery where everyone dresses as a ninja, the secret murderer throws shuriken knives and the sheriff guards the village gate

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• Zoo murder mystery

  After closing at the zoo the murderer sneaks past the penguins: a murder mystery round game where innocents hide in the animal houses and the sheriff guards the gift shop

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• Aquarium murder

  A murder mystery in a giant aquarium where innocents hide in the shark tunnel, the murderer waits by the jellyfish and the sheriff guards the main tank

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• Opera house murder

  The show must go on in an old opera house: a murder mystery where innocents hide backstage, the murderer lurks in the orchestra pit and the sheriff watches from the balcony

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• Movie studio murder

  Every round is a different film set in this movie studio murder mystery, the murderer hides among the props and the sheriff guards the cameras

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• Subway murder mystery

  Trains rush past while a murderer waits in the tunnels: a subway murder mystery where innocents hide on the platforms and the sheriff keeps watch

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• Airship murder

  A murder mystery on an airship above the clouds where innocents hide in the cargo, the murderer climbs the balloon ropes and the sheriff guards the deck

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• Toy store murder

  Teddy bears make perfect cover in this toy store murder mystery, the murderer throws toy knives and the sheriff guards the checkout

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• Volcano lair murder

  A murder mystery in a villain's volcano lair where innocents hide in the control rooms and the sheriff guards the lava bridge

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• Royal palace murder

  A royal ball hides a murderer among the dancers: a palace murder mystery where innocents collect jewels and the sheriff guards the throne room

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• Greek temple murder

  A murder mystery in an ancient Greek temple where innocents hide behind the columns, the murderer throws spears and the sheriff guards the altar

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• Viking hall murder

  Feast night in the viking great hall and one warrior is the murderer: a murder mystery where innocents collect gold and the sheriff guards the longships

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• Water park murder

  Slides, a lazy river and a secret murderer: a water park murder mystery where the sheriff has a water pistol and innocents hide in the tubes

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• Knife free for all

  A knife free for all murder mystery arena where everyone is the murderer, throw knives, earn coins for every hit and unlock knife skins from crates

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• Assassin target rounds

  An assassin murder mystery in a rooftop city where everyone gets a secret target, hunt yours while someone hunts you and earn coins for every catch

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• Disguise party murder

  A masquerade murder mystery where everyone wears the same mask, the murderer blends into the dance and the sheriff must watch who moves strangely

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• Retro mall murder

  A murder mystery in an eighties retro mall with neon signs, the murderer hides in the arcade and the sheriff guards the food court

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• Haunted lighthouse murder

  A murder mystery during a storm where the power goes out every round, innocents hide by candlelight and the sheriff guards the generator

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• Snow globe town murder

  Inside a giant snow globe one villager is the murderer: a murder mystery where the snow falls harder each round and the sheriff searches the cottages

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• Spaceship crew murder

  A murder mystery on a spaceship where the crew collects coins in the corridors, one crew member is secretly the murderer and the sheriff guards the bridge

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More genres

• Simulator · 157Do one simple action to earn a resource, spend it on better tools and pets, unlock new zones, then rebirth for a multiplier and do it all again faster.
• Grow and Steal · 145Buy seeds, plant them on your own plot, harvest and sell, and keep an eye on your garden: other players can sneak over and steal what's ripe.
• Tower Defense · 135Summon units, place them along the enemy path, upgrade them between waves and hold out until the boss falls.
• Tycoon · 127Claim a plot, buy droppers and machines one button at a time, collect the cash they make and grow a small stand into an empire.
• Obby · 168Jump from stage to stage, save your progress at checkpoints and reach the end, or race the water or a trap-setting player while you do.
• Horror · 220Gather friends in a lobby, head into a dark place together, find what you need to escape and stay away from whatever is hunting you.
• Zombie · 52Survive wave after wave of zombies with your team, level up between waves and take down a boss every few rounds.
• Shooter · 52Jump into short arena rounds, win duels and team fights, earn coins and show off weapon skins.
• Battle Royale · 96Drop onto a big map, find gear, stay ahead of the shrinking zone and be the last one standing.
• Minigame and Tag · 106Short rounds of random minigames or a game of tag where every catch changes sides: easy to join, quick to replay.
• RPG · 64Take quests, fight enemies and bosses for loot, level up and travel to new islands.
• Fighting · 52Pick a fighter, brawl in an open arena with combos, special moves and an ultimate, and get back into the fight in seconds.
• Roleplay · 59Pick a house and a job, earn a paycheck, drive around town and make up stories with friends.
• Dress Up · 49A theme is announced, everyone dresses up against the clock, walks the runway and votes.
• Survival · 48Gather wood and food by day, keep the campfire burning and survive the creatures that come out at night.
• Racing · 79Line up on the grid, race laps against bots and friends, drift for nitro and spend your winnings on faster cars.
• Sports · 75Play short team matches with passing, power shots and tackles; bots fill the empty spots.

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