Games Like 2024: Mosaic Retrospective

Solve Pixel Puzzles to find clues. Use those clues to interrogate witnesses. Work your way to the truth... ...and uncover the mystery of Murder by Numbers!

Why similar: Puzzle 31.7%, Cartoony 28.4%, Logic 23.8%, 2D 16.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly mirrors the seed's blend of Picross-style logic puzzles with a quirky, narrative-driven mystery.

Hexcells is an ambient logic puzzle game for PC, Mac and Linux.

Why similar: Puzzle 53.8%, Logic 18.8%, Relaxing 13.1%, Casual 10.2%, 2D 4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a highly refined, minimalist take on Minesweeper-style logic that appeals to the same puzzle-solving satisfaction.

CrossCells is an ambient logic puzzle game.

Why similar: Puzzle 57.9%, Casual 22.4%, Logic 19.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title expands on Minesweeper mechanics with unique grid-based logic puzzles that feel like a direct mechanical cousin to the seed game.

Unravel enchanting stories of love and courage through captivating stained-glass puzzles.

Why similar: Puzzle 22.9%, Logic 21.4%, Relaxing 20.4%, Cartoony 17.8%, 2D 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the mosaic-style puzzle aesthetic while offering a stylized, fantasy-themed narrative experience.

Irony Curtain: From Matryoshka with Love is a satirical point and click inspired by the classic adventure games. It smuggles you out of your comfort zone and throws you into the middle of a Cold War spy intrigue - where there’s an even bigger game being played …

Why similar: Cold War 42.5% ★, Satire 33.4% ★, Parody 18.1% ★, 2D 3.5%, Puzzle 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: A humorous, Cold War-themed point-and-click adventure that matches the satirical and historical spirit of the seed game.

Tametsi is a difficult logic game played on a set of tiles, in which you must use the clues provided to discover and mark hidden mines.

Why similar: Puzzle 55.9%, Logic 37.5%, 2D 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging logic game that pushes the boundaries of Minesweeper-style deduction for players who enjoy complex, grid-based puzzles.

Congratulations. The October labor lottery is complete. Your name was pulled. For immediate placement, report to the Ministry of Admission at Grestin Border Checkpoint. An apartment will be provided for you and your family in East Grestin. Expect a Class-8 dwelling.

Why similar: Dystopian 50.3%, Pixel Graphics 20.2%, Puzzle 18%, 2D 7.7%, Casual 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the bureaucratic, politically-charged atmosphere and satirical tone found in the seed game's historical commentary.

A new kind of detective game that allows you to think and investigate freely. Discover clues surrounding 12 strange and gruesome deaths and build your own theory. Pick your suspect, deduce the motive, unmask the awful truth.

Why similar: Historical 48.7%, Puzzle 25%, Pixel Graphics 13.9%, 2D 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a deep, historical, and surreal deduction experience that rewards careful observation similar to the seed's mosaic puzzles.

Tired of boring common square levels? Finally there is a brand new minesweeper with different game modes! Each level is a part of collection. Complete collections to obtain keys and gain access for more episodes. Achieve higher levels to unlock new items, chests, pets and much more!

Why similar: Puzzle 26.7%, Logic 25.4%, Relaxing 18.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Casual 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: It takes the core Minesweeper loop and adds collection elements, making it a natural fit for fans of the seed's gameplay.

In Social Credit Simulator, you make life-altering decisions by assigning social credit scores based on people’s actions and status. Satirizing real-world social rating systems, your choices determine your survival in a dystopian regime.

Why similar: Historical 23.3%, Clicker 22.9%, Memes 20.8%, Puzzle 9.2%, Logic 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game leans into the political satire and clicker mechanics that define the seed game's commentary on modern systems.

Mega Mosaic is a meditative game about completing a single enormous puzzle

Why similar: Clicker 19.2%, Puzzle 18.2%, Collectathon 17.2%, Logic 16.5%, Relaxing 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist puzzle game that focuses on logic and experimental design, echoing the seed's core gameplay loop.

Picross for a Cause is a puzzle game where you reveal pictures by using logic to fill in pixels. All proceeds are donated to the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc.

Why similar: Puzzle 54.5%, Casual 25%, 2D 20.5%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, casual puzzle game that shares the core Picross mechanics and charitable, community-focused spirit.

Pixel Puzzles Mosaics is a nontraditional puzzle game.

Why similar: Puzzle 61.1%, Casual 38.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title focuses on the mosaic-building aspect of puzzle solving with a relaxing, casual atmosphere.

A 2D noir, point and click game where you uncover clues and solve puzzles in a world of espionage and international intrigue.

Why similar: Cold War 46.2% ★, Historical 18.8%, Clicker 16%, Puzzle 8.3%, Education 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-heavy, historical, and noir-inspired game that shares the seed's thematic interest in Cold War-era aesthetics.

What if a game were made not for profit, but purely to spread culture and art? "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" is such a game. The author approaches it with an academic attitude to study this masterpiece, aiming to let more people appreciate the folk customs of ancient China.

Why similar: Education 28.5%, Historical 27.7%, Clicker 19.5%, Puzzle 9.2%, Open World 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game uses historical art and point-and-click mechanics to create an educational, relaxing experience.

A new political Party has won a landslide in the General Election, and for some reason the editor at the news station you work at has done a runner. Now it’s up to you, the Janitor, to take over the editing booth in this tumultuous time - will you help the government, or stand in their way?

Why similar: Dystopian 100%

Why You'll Like It: A satirical news-management game that mirrors the seed's focus on global news stories and parody.

A remake of the classic 'minesweeper' game in paper graphics and ink mines. A casual, stress-free mine hunt.

Why similar: Clicker 54.4%, Puzzle 28%, Casual 17.6%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a colorful, point-and-click take on classic Minesweeper logic that feels very accessible.

Classic Minesweeper meets pixel art creativity! Craft unique pixel puzzles, transform them into challenging minesweeper levels, and explore endless community creations.

Why similar: Puzzle 32%, Logic 29.5%, Pixel Graphics 20.5%, Casual 10.4%, 2D 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a level-editor and logic-based gameplay that appeals to those who enjoy customizing their puzzle experience.

Nonograms is a relaxing puzzle game where you use logic and creativity. Your goal is to reveal hidden pictures by filling in specific grid cells, based on numerical clues provided for each row and column. The games in this genre are also known as Picross, Griddlers, Pic-a-Pix, Hanjie, etc.

Why similar: Clicker 28.8%, Education 26.2%, Logic 13.8%, Puzzle 12.2%, Relaxing 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, free-to-play implementation of the logic puzzles that form the backbone of the seed game.

You’re a state-installed landlord in a totalitarian country. Place listening devices, steal and sneak into your tenants’ apartments. Use what you uncovered to report anyone capable of plotting against the state. You MUST! But WILL you?

Why similar: Dystopian 89.8%, 2D 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A dystopian political management game that shares the dark, observational, and satirical tone of the seed.

Baba Is You is a puzzle game where the rules you have to follow are present as blocks you can interact with. By manipulating them, you can change how the game works, repurpose things you find in the levels and cause surprising interactions!

Why similar: Puzzle 47.7%, Logic 22.2%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%, 2D 9%, Surreal 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a surreal, logic-bending puzzle experience that challenges the player's perception of rules, much like the seed's experimental nature.

Lead the world to apocalyse with lemonades! Price affects demand, but take into account the cost of each lemonade when selling. Upgrades reduce cost and increase demand. Invest in a factory, and eventually control the politics of the world to increase climate's temperature and beverage consumption.

Why similar: Satire 24.4% ★, Clicker 17.7%, Capitalism 15.3%, Surreal 11.3%, Dystopian 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a satirical take on economy and simulation, aligning with the seed's humorous commentary on systems.

Big minesweeper game with a storyline and a variety of minesweeper-based mechanics. Each level affects the game world and advances you through the storyline. You will discover collections, crafting, level chains, hexagons, fishing, runes and you can even build up your own level in the editor!

Why similar: Relaxing 25.3%, Logic 22.9%, Puzzle 20.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, 2D 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: It continues the management and strategy-focused evolution of the Minesweeper genre.

Minesweeper, but on steroids.

Why similar: Puzzle 45.4%, Logic 42%, Casual 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: A modern, 3D-rendered take on Minesweeper that adds a layer of strategy and difficulty to the classic formula.

A chilled out & stimulating nonogram puzzle game with endless logic puzzles to solve. Uncover a huge variety of 3D objects, and discover new puzzles - never run out of fun!

Why similar: Collectathon 32.2%, Puzzle 21.4%, Relaxing 18.1%, Casual 10.2%, 2D 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, single-player puzzle game that focuses on the visual satisfaction of completing grid-based images.

🧩 Handcrafted jigsaw puzzles made by top-notch artists. Never AI, never generic stock images. Relax and discover unique collections piece by piece.

Why similar: Clicker 63.4%, Puzzle 14.9%, Relaxing 13%, Casual 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: It combines clicker-like progression with art-based puzzle solving, similar to the seed's collectathon elements.

Proverbs is a picross/minesweeper hybrid featuring a single ENORMOUS puzzle, inspired by Bruegel the Elder's 1559 painting "Netherlandish Proverbs"

Why similar: Collectathon 24.3%, Clicker 20.9%, Historical 18.9%, Puzzle 10.3%, Relaxing 7.4%

Mosaic of The Pharaohs is a picross/minesweeper hybrid featuring a single ENORMOUS puzzle inspired by Egyptology

Why similar: Collectathon 18.1%, Education 17.3%, Clicker 15.9%, Historical 14.2%, Puzzle 6.1%

The spiritual successor to DLC Quest! Earn that sense of pride and accomplishment in the way that only repetitive clicking can deliver. It's a clicker game, so chill out, have a few chuckles, and watch numbers get bigger while the industry burns around us all.

Why similar: Satire 33.2% ★, Clicker 23.3%, Memes 18.5%, Capitalism 9.3%, Dystopian 7%

Why You'll Like It: A satirical clicker game that pokes fun at modern gaming trends, matching the seed's parody-heavy tone.

The beautifully hand-drawn art of the Hidden Cats Series levels from Nukearts is now in a Jigsaw Puzzle game! Enjoy the free content from Paris City and get more from DLCs.

Why similar: Relaxing 24.7%, Puzzle 20.8%, Satire 20% ★, Cartoony 15.7%, 2D 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, indie puzzle game that emphasizes the joy of discovery and visual completion.

Mosaic of the Strange is a picross/minesweeper hybrid featuring ENORMOUS interlocking puzzles. Help Special Agents Cullen and Brady investigate a bizarre murder, while discovering 144 real-world paranormal case files.

Why similar: Clicker 33.4%, Collectathon 30.4%, Open World 10.7%, Puzzle 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%

Mewseum: Masterpieces is a shikaku-style puzzle game where each solved grid reveals part of a great masterpiece. Solve hundreds of puzzles and discover unique paintings in the latest art exhibition of the feline world!

Why similar: Historical 18.6%, Education 14.4%, Clicker 14.2%, Collectathon 13.8%, Surreal 9.4%

Pixel Puzzles: Japan combines traditional jigsaw puzzle style gameplay with light video-game interactivity.

Why similar: Puzzle 77.1%, Casual 14.6%, Relaxing 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic, casual puzzle experience that focuses on historical imagery and logical assembly.

Democrats Vs Republicans! It's the political battle of the decade!

Why similar: Clicker 81.5%, Casual 11%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A political clicker game that mirrors the satirical, management-focused elements of the seed's parody themes.

A Giant Bomb inspired clicker-incremental game with unlockables and gimmicks to discover. A casual experience, best enjoyed on a second screen at work. Features moreish Match 3-esque mechanics.

Why similar: Clicker 26.6%, Parody 26.3% ★, Capitalism 22.2%, Memes 9.8%, Relaxing 7.2%

A selection of photographic jigsaw puzzles. Customize your puzzle experience and expand the game with DLC.

Why similar: Puzzle 58.2%, Casual 24.8%, 2D 17%

A selection of fantasy jigsaw puzzles. Customize your puzzle experience and expand the game with DLC.

Why similar: Puzzle 48.5%, Casual 21.5%, Relaxing 16.2%, 2D 13.9%

Welcome to Literally Just Pixels On A Screen. In this "game" you get to collect pixels. That's it.

Why similar: Parody 47.2% ★, Collectathon 14.5%, Clicker 13.2%, 2D 7%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%

Extend all lines from numbers to fill up the grids. Puzzles are sometimes meditative. Yet often challenging.

Why similar: Clicker 29.6%, Education 21.1%, Puzzle 13.9%, Surreal 12.9%, Relaxing 8.2%

Patch me if you can is a puzzle adventure where you dive into a game world and manipulate objects however you want. Equip blocks to shrink boulders, move the sun, and thwart Lord's conspiracy. This broken world needs your 'patch'!

Why similar: Puzzle 30.9%, Relaxing 26.7%, 2D 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 15.7%, Casual 10.4%

One part Minesweeper, one part Civilization. With every click of the mouse your empire grows stronger. But will it be strong enough to withstand the barbarian hordes?

Why similar: Historical 40.9%, Logic 21.3%, Economy 18.3%, Casual 10%, 2D 9.6%

Take the annual meme exam and prove you're an expert!

Why similar: Satire 22.2% ★, Parody 21.8% ★, Education 16%, Memes 14.9%, Clicker 14.3%

Pixel Puzzles, your number one place for digital jigsaws.

Why similar: Education 37.7%, Historical 33.3%, Puzzle 14%, Cold War 10.9% ★, Casual 4%

Is a hidden object game in which you need to find all the bitcoins in a large location. Bitcoins will be located in a variety of places, from the most prominent to barely noticeable places

Why similar: Clicker 34.5%, Education 27.1%, Puzzle 11.9%, Memes 10.8%, Casual 5.7%

Digseum is a short incremental journey about digging up ancient relics and building the greatest museum ever!

Why similar: Clicker 28.8%, Collectathon 21.4%, Relaxing 11.9%, Economy 10.9%, Capitalism 10.8%

Dive into a world of Victorian elegance and mechanical marvels. Discover steam-powered wonders while testing the limits of your puzzle-solving skills.

Why similar: Puzzle 41.5%, Relaxing 19.6%, Casual 19.5%, 2D 19.4%

Welcome to Depixtion, a relaxing puzzle game where you create beautiful works of art using logic. Depixtion blends color mixing mechanics with the rules of nonograms to create a uniquely colorful experience.

Why similar: Education 51.1%, Puzzle 17.4%, Logic 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Casual 6%

This is an online Minesweeper game that allows worldwide players to play simultaneously! Across 48 million tiles, each game has over 10 million mines. Dive into a minefield, claim your territory, clear the mines and have fun!

Why similar: Clicker 22.9%, Puzzle 19.5%, Logic 16.5%, Relaxing 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%

Minesweeper, but you only solve each situation once.

Why similar: Education 36.1%, Puzzle 24.1%, 2D 11.9%, Logic 11.5%, Relaxing 8.3%

4D Minesweeper brings the classic mechanics of Minesweeper into the fourth dimension and adds some new features to it.

Why similar: Puzzle 78.1%, Casual 21.9%

BTC

Why similar: Clicker 29.2%, Memes 24.4%, Economy 14.4%, Relaxing 10.6%, Casual 10.3%

CryptoClickers is a complex Incremental Game revolved around Cryptocurrencies that's full of unique game modes, upgrades, challenges, events, and a double layer prestige system!

Why similar: Clicker 39.8%, Capitalism 28.6%, Memes 19.4%, Economy 12.3%

Pixel Puzzles, your number one place for digital jigsaws.

Why similar: Puzzle 36.7%, Education 36.3%, Casual 17%, 2D 10.1%

Restore ancient artifacts in the company of a cat!

Why similar: Puzzle 34.7%, Relaxing 33.6%, 2D 17.8%, Casual 13.9%

Achieve zero emissions and full employment in this casual card-driven game.

Why similar: Education 31.3%, Capitalism 29.7%, Economy 16.6%, 2D 8.3%, Relaxing 7.7%

Sudoku RPG is a new style of game that combines Sudoku Puzzle and RPG genres. The only thing that can help a miner who has been named a hero by God's mistake is your excellent brain and concentration.

Why similar: Relaxing 29.5%, Puzzle 28.7%, Pixel Graphics 18.8%, 2D 14.2%, Casual 8.7%

Search for adorable cats in the fantastical world imagined by a painter from the Southern Song Dynasty over 800 years ago!

Why similar: Education 32.7%, Collectathon 28%, Historical 14.3%, Puzzle 10.9%, Casual 5.2%

Minesweeper but the rules are changing.

Why similar: Puzzle 46.4%, Logic 41.1%, Casual 12.5%

Experience the character, monsters and world of the Rune Factory series through addictive nonogram logic-puzzles!

Why similar: Puzzle 37.2%, Casual 22.2%, Relaxing 22%, 2D 18.6%

Escape from Tatris is a parody puzzle game with traditional gameplay and new solutions. You must collect as much loot as possible in your character's inventory. To do this, collect rows of objects and remove them. Collect combos and transfer loot to backpacks.

Why similar: Puzzle 40.4%, Logic 24.3%, Casual 18.9%, 2D 16.3%