Two grids, two authors
Murdle vs Murdoku
Murdle uses cross-reference associations; Murdoku places suspects on a spatial crime scene. They have different authors, schedules and rules. This comparison uses each game's own published description.
| Murdle | Murdoku | |
|---|---|---|
| Author | G. T. Karber | Manuel Garand |
| Online schedule | murdle.com, free | Free browser cases; new puzzle every week |
| Shape | Statements plus a logic grid | Place suspects on a spatial crime-scene grid using the clues |
| Books | Numbered volumes and spin-offs | Its own volumes, including a Volume 3 dated in their materials |
| Languages | Official market lists many translations | The Murdoku site says 15 languages |
Murdoku's tagline is 'Sudoku meets murder mystery', but its task is to place suspects on a crime-scene map, not fill a conventional number Sudoku. Choose it for spatial placement clues. Choose Murdle for suspect, weapon and location associations in a cross-reference grid. Murdle is daily; Murdoku's site advertises a new free puzzle every week. Both have separately sold books.
Source: murdoku.com. Author, tagline, languages. Accessed 2026-10-01.
Source: murdle.com. Accessed 2026-10-01.
Watch a walkthrough
Armchair Detective explains the daily murder-mystery logic puzzle. The video stays unloaded until you press play.
Questions and answers
Which is harder?
Whichever form you have practiced less. I will not invent a shared rating.
Can I use Murdle hints on Murdoku?
No. Different authors, different rules. This page is the comparison and the end of the Murdoku content.