Games Like Mosaic of the Strange

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 21.8%, Mystery 19.1%, 1990's 16.6%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Story Rich 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly mirrors the seed's core loop by combining picross-style logic puzzles with a compelling detective mystery.

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: Point & Click 27.7%, Mystery 23.6%, Puzzle 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Story Rich 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a deep, deduction-heavy investigative experience that rewards players for piecing together clues in complex, static scenes.

Strange Horticulture is an occult puzzle game in which you play as the proprietor of a local plant store. Find and identify new plants, pet your cat, speak to a coven, or join a cult. Use your collection of powerful plants to influence the story and unravel Undermere’s dark mysteries.

Why similar: Point & Click 32.2%, Mystery 23%, Puzzle 18.3%, Story Rich 8.8%, Adventure 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends occult mystery with puzzle-solving and inventory management, capturing a similar cozy yet eerie investigative atmosphere.

Mothmen 1966 is a 'Pixel Pulp' - a visual novel fusing exceptional writing and stunning illustration, inspired by mid-20th century pulp fiction and 80s home computer graphics - set amongst the strange occurrences of the Leonid meteor shower of 1966.

Why similar: Noir 27.2%, Supernatural 17.4%, Mystery 13.5%, Horror 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the paranormal, retro-aesthetic mystery vibe of the seed game through its interactive fiction and puzzle-lite gameplay.

The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is a folk horror narrative-driven adventure. Explore the isolated moors of rural Victorian England as you uncover the mysteries of Hob's Barrow. The answers lie in the soil...

Why similar: Point & Click 30.8%, Puzzle 12.8%, Horror 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Mystery 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A masterful pixel-art point-and-click adventure that excels at building a dark, supernatural mystery through exploration.

Unravel a thrilling mystery by exploring a strange and twisted mansion, discovering curious clues, interrogating peculiar suspects and solving unique puzzles. Will you be able to uncover the secrets of Tangle Tower?

Why similar: Point & Click 29.9%, Noir 23.7%, Mystery 14.4%, Puzzle 13.8%, Story Rich 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant detective adventure that features clever logic puzzles and a focus on interviewing suspects to solve a bizarre murder.

The stage is set. Imagine an old baroque manor, perhaps a hotel or a museum, somewhere in central Europe. A woman wanders in search of answers.

Why similar: Puzzle 28.1%, Mystery 20.2%, Horror 14.3%, Adventure 12.7%, Noir 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This surreal mystery game is packed with intricate, non-linear puzzles that require careful observation and logical deduction.

Detective Grimoire has been called to investigate a murder. The owner of a small tourist attraction, seemingly killed by the mythical creature his attraction is based around... Explore the area, inspect the crime scene, grill suspects, solve puzzles, hunt for clues & uncover the secret of the swamp!

Why similar: Point & Click 34%, Puzzle 18.1%, Mystery 16%, Supernatural 9.7%, 2D 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click detective game that focuses on gathering clues and connecting the dots to solve a supernatural mystery.

A reverse-detective adventure, where you control your character's face

Why similar: Point & Click 40.3%, Puzzle 20.8%, Horror 20%, Casual 9.9%, Story Rich 9%

Why You'll Like It: A unique pixel-art mystery that uses an unconventional facial expression mechanic to drive its investigation and puzzle-solving.

Are you ready to serve the guests in the Rusty Lake Hotel? Solve all mysteries in this dark and eerie puzzle game. Rusty Lake Hotel is a point-and-click adventure by the creators of the Rusty Lake & Cube Escape series.

Why similar: Point & Click 36.5%, Puzzle 22.8%, Horror 12%, Mystery 11%, Adventure 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: This surreal, point-and-click puzzle game shares the bizarre, unsettling atmosphere and logic-based progression found in the seed game.

Chinatown Detective Agency is a cybernoir point and click adventure blending stunning retro design with innovative mechanics. Play as Amira Darma, an ex-cop who has just opened her own detective agency. Choose your clients, travel around the world and solve dangerous cases using real world research.

Why similar: Noir 27.4%, Point & Click 24.2%, Mystery 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Female Protagonist 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines point-and-click investigation with real-world research, mirroring the case-file discovery aspect of the seed game.

Join forces with the psychic Director of the Urban Myth Dissolution Center and solve a variety of cases involving cursed relics, rental properties with shady histories, and dimensional anomalies. Monstrous oddities and otherworldly planes abound in this occult mystery adventure game!

Why similar: Mystery 19.2%, Point & Click 16.5%, Supernatural 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Horror 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art adventure that focuses on investigating supernatural phenomena and urban legends through logical deduction.

Greetings Enforcer, and thank you for enlisting in the Hypnospace Patrol Department! As the world falls into its slumber, Hypnospace becomes a bustling global village. These virtual streets aren't going to police themselves!

Why similar: Point & Click 27.2%, 1990's 23.6%, Alternate History 22.7%, Mystery 8.6%, Puzzle 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: An investigative puzzle game that tasks players with scouring a retro-internet environment to uncover secrets and solve cases.

Milkmaid of the Milky Way is an award-winning point-and-click adventure game in rhyme that combines a gripping story with puzzles and exploration. What happens when a young milkmaid sees an alien craft in a fjord in 1920's Norway?

Why similar: Point & Click 25.6%, Aliens 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Puzzle 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A charming pixel-art point-and-click adventure that balances puzzle-solving with a unique, story-rich narrative.

Set in the '90s, Kathy Rain tells the story of a strong-willed journalism major who has to come to terms with her troubled past as she investigates the mysterious death of her recently deceased grandfather.

Why similar: Point & Click 96.9%, Mystery 0.7%, Pixel Graphics 0.5%, Noir 0.5%, Female Protagonist 0.5%

Why You'll Like It: A strong narrative-driven point-and-click mystery that features a compelling protagonist investigating paranormal occurrences in a small town.

Abscission is a Lovecraftian, story-driven horror point-and-click investigation game. It involves searching crime scenes for evidence, combining clues and questioning suspects. Puzzles can have multiple solutions as you guide the protagonist - Detective Will Stanhope - through the story.

Why similar: Point & Click 42.5%, Horror 17.5%, Mystery 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Adventure 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, point-and-click detective game that features atmospheric horror and puzzle-solving elements.

A demon has possessed you and used your body to tear a swath of bloodshed through New York. You are now free, but life as you knew it is over. Your only path forward is joining the Unavowed - an ancient society dedicated to stopping evil. No matter what the cost.

Why similar: Point & Click 32.8%, Supernatural 14%, Mystery 11.9%, Adventure 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A supernatural detective story that emphasizes choice and investigation within a beautifully realized urban fantasy setting.

Become Mia, a paranormal detective searching for her missing father inside the Perimeter - a place that doesn't exist. Investigate clues like a real detective and unravel the mysteries behind the Enigma of Fear, defeating the terrible monsters who'll try to stop you.

Why similar: Time Travel 17.1% ★, Supernatural 16.6%, Mystery 16.2%, Open World 12.8%, Puzzle 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A supernatural investigation game that uses a unique art style to explore a mystery filled with paranormal threats.

A throw-back, retro-inspired, point and click adventure with chunky and beautiful pixel art

Why similar: Incremental 23.7%, Point & Click 22.7%, Puzzle 12.4%, 1990's 9.4%, Female Protagonist 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D point-and-click adventure that emphasizes exploration and puzzle-solving in a mysterious, atmospheric setting.

Lead the Police investigation in the afterlife!

Why similar: Point & Click 20.1%, Casual 17.2%, Adventure 14.4%, Puzzle 12.2%, Mystery 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: A casual hidden-object mystery that provides a straightforward investigative experience with puzzle-heavy segments.

Investigate an infamous cold case in the eerie, abandoned town of Painscreek. Search for evidence, connect the dots and uncover who killed Vivian Roberts. Can you expose the truth behind this town’s dark secrets?

Why similar: Mystery 22.3%, Open World 16.2%, Supernatural 15.7%, Puzzle 14.8%, Horror 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world detective game that relies entirely on player observation and note-taking to solve a cold case.

Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.

Why similar: Mystery 39.3%, Puzzle 25.3%, Story Rich 11.5%, Noir 10.6%, Horror 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of deduction that requires players to use logic and observation to piece together a tragic, paranormal historical event.

Join the District Crime Agency in this isometric, modern noir deduction thriller. Explore crime scenes in complex dioramas, organize your evidence effectively, and blur the lines between right and wrong to present your case. Do you have what it takes to be a real detective?

Why similar: Noir 30.5%, Point & Click 24.4%, Mystery 15%, Puzzle 14.4%, Adventure 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric detective game that focuses on connecting clues on a digital evidence board to solve complex crimes.

Investigate. Interrogate. Descend into a world of intrigue to untangle the Mystery of the Malign.

Why similar: Mystery 39.7%, Puzzle 30.2%, Story Rich 14.7%, Supernatural 7.2%, Adventure 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric mystery game that tasks players with solving puzzles to uncover the truth behind a dark, supernatural narrative.

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: Point & Click 42.8%, Pixel Graphics 18.6%, Puzzle 14%, Story Rich 7%, 2D 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: While a different genre, it shares the meticulous, document-based investigative gameplay that makes the seed game's case files so engaging.

Castle of Secrets is a dark psychological adventure with horror elements. Uncover the mystery behind your family's murder as you journey through the world of the dead, meet strange beings, solve puzzles, and make choices that shape the story.

Why similar: Point & Click 33.6%, Puzzle 18.6%, Horror 13.8%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Story Rich 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A hidden-object adventure that focuses on uncovering secrets through exploration and logical puzzle progression.

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

Why similar: Incremental 56%, Collectathon 21.1%, Puzzle 8.8%, Casual 5.7%, Pixel Graphics 3.9%

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

Why similar: Incremental 34.9%, Collectathon 28.1%, Open World 9.5%, Puzzle 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 4.8%

Intruder In Antiquonia is a narrative mystery adventure that will immerse you in the Internet-hostile town of Antiquonia. Sarah does not remember who she is and how she got there. Help her solve the mysteries of her past while exploring beautiful hand-drawn environments.

Why similar: Point & Click 29.3%, Mystery 19%, Puzzle 15.6%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Story Rich 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich point-and-click adventure that focuses on mystery, exploration, and logical puzzle-solving.

Take on the role of Agent Amy Tanner and solve a case in a cyberpunk future, where technology and religion have become one - A classic pixel art point&click adventure.

Why similar: Point & Click 39.2%, Pixel Graphics 15.1%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Mystery 12%, Adventure 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A lore-rich point-and-click adventure that blends cyberpunk themes with supernatural mystery elements.

2024: Mosaic Retrospective is a charity-fundraising picross/minesweeper hybrid featuring a single ENORMOUS puzzle inspired by global news stories from throughout the year.

Why similar: Incremental 36.1%, Collectathon 29%, Open World 10.3%, Puzzle 10%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%

A genealogical mystery straight out of 1998. Scour the early Internet for clues, uncover hidden connections, and piece together the family tree behind the secretive Roottree Corporation.

Why similar: Point & Click 24.3%, Mystery 21.7%, Puzzle 17.6%, 1990's 12.2%, Noir 7.9%

《隐秘的原罪》是由本格工作室开发的推理解谜系列游戏。本作以架空的民国时代为故事背景，围绕侦探和巡警联手侦破一个个奇案的故事，在扣人心弦的推理过程中，弘扬人性的真善美，抨击人性的丑恶，同时科普诸多的常识知识。

Why similar: Mystery 26.3%, Point & Click 21.6%, Puzzle 18.8%, 1990's 8.5%, Story Rich 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich mystery game that incorporates clicker-style mechanics and puzzle-solving to progress the investigation.

2025: Mosaic Retrospective is a picross/minesweeper hybrid featuring a single ENORMOUS puzzle inspired by global news stories from throughout the year.

Why similar: Incremental 35.8%, Collectathon 27.6%, Casual 12.9%, Puzzle 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%

A relaxing puzzle escape game! Make your way through a variety of hand-crafted 3D dioramas, look for useful objects, find hidden clues and solve fun puzzles! Unravel this mysterious adventure about chaos, order and the surreal.

Why similar: Incremental 25.9%, Point & Click 19.6%, Time Travel 18.8% ★, Mystery 12.6%, Puzzle 11.6%

Bizarre Earthquake is a third-person point & click adventure game. The story is about a seismologist and her assistant who try to uncover the mysteries behind a bizarre earthquake they encounter.

Why similar: Adventure 37.2%, Point & Click 30.2%, Puzzle 12.8%, Mystery 11.3%, Female Protagonist 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click adventure that features a female protagonist solving puzzles in a mystery-driven narrative.

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

Why similar: Incremental 36.4%, Puzzle 19.4%, Collectathon 19.1%, Casual 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%

Become the custodian of a store dealing in occult antiquities. Explore the quaint and gloomy town of Undermere, where strange goings-on and dark mysteries abound. Find and identify arcane artefacts, use your collection to aid the townsfolk with their unusual problems — and remember to pet your cat!

Why similar: Point & Click 32.1%, Mystery 22.2%, Puzzle 17.9%, Story Rich 8.8%, Adventure 8%

Explore the mysterious operating system Crossʀoad OS. Adventure through its decaying programs, solve puzzles, collect items and meet strange creatures.

Why similar: Point & Click 23.1%, Mystery 21.3%, Horror 13.1%, Puzzle 13%, Pixel Graphics 13%

Dive into a world of mystery and wonder in Shattered Dimension. As an unexpected investigator, you're plunged into a labyrinthine plot filled with enigmatic puzzles and intriguing characters.Uncover hidden truths by engaging in conversations and following the intricate web of relationships.

Why similar: Casual 33.3%, Puzzle 23.5%, Adventure 23%, Story Rich 10.9%, 2D 7.1%

Connected Clue is a quarter-view detective adventure game inspired by the atmosphere of 19th-century mystery novels. Gather clues, see through lies, and uncover the identity of the culprit shrouded in secrecy!

Why similar: Point & Click 19.8%, Noir 17.1%, 1990's 12.7%, Mystery 12%, Puzzle 11.2%

Crime O'Clock is a hidden objects investigation and time exploration game with a deep storyline. Investigate cases through time and evolving maps by unveiling a multi-eras linked story. Will you be observant enough to solve the mysteries? Crime waits for no man!

Why similar: Point & Click 28.8%, Mystery 19.4%, Puzzle 16.8%, Casual 8.8%, 2D 8.3%

Step into the role of a faceless detective investigating creatures from Slavic folklore. Explore dialogue-driven mysteries, solve puzzles, and uncover post-Soviet occult secrets in a pixel art housing block full of bizarre residents and hidden truths

Why similar: Puzzle 25.1%, Pixel Graphics 24.9%, Story Rich 14.7%, Casual 12.1%, Adventure 12.1%

Logiart Grimoire is a puzzle game that combines the number puzzle "Logiart" and the word puzzle "Fusion" in which you deduce combinations from clues.

Why similar: Collectathon 39.4%, Puzzle 18.3%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Mystery 12.9%, Casual 10.2%

Mindcop is a non-linear „whodunnit“ detective game. It mixes a story driven adventure with real-time puzzle gaming. As the infamous Mindcop, you can dive into the minds of your suspects to uncover their secrets and unravel their lies.

Why similar: Noir 22.3%, Point & Click 16.6%, Mystery 14.9%, Supernatural 12.7%, Puzzle 10.8%

Experience the intricate dioramas and connections of your life, and the ripples we all make, in this award-winning narrative puzzle game about death, loss, and mental health.

Why similar: Point & Click 32.9%, Mystery 21.3%, Puzzle 20.1%, Female Protagonist 8.1%, Adventure 7.6%

"Hold Me Still" is a point-and-click puzzle mystery game where you investigate your friend's disappearance by exploring their house, collecting clues, solving puzzles, and uncovering the truth.

Why similar: Point & Click 31.6%, Casual 16.1%, Puzzle 16%, Adventure 9.6%, Mystery 9.1%

A Tower Full of Cats is a hidden object game where you need to gather cats through the whole history of catkind... and beyond!

Why similar: Collectathon 26.6%, Point & Click 19.1%, Time Travel 16.8% ★, Alternate History 15.7%, Puzzle 10.7%

Welcome to "Stray of Lost Cat", a story centered around a peculiar little feline. Follow the kitten's journey as it escapes the pursuit of "Meowdes" while collecting soul fragments, striving to reunite with its beloved owner.

Why similar: Collectathon 41%, Point & Click 24.5%, Puzzle 12.5%, Casual 7.4%, Story Rich 7.3%

A story about discovering anomalies, finding strange energy sources, and the intertwining of peculiar spaces. Get ready to uncover hidden stories, delve into a horrifying narrative and unveil the most fundamental truth!

Why similar: Point & Click 25.5%, Mystery 15.1%, Puzzle 14.8%, Horror 13.4%, Female Protagonist 11.8%

The Space-Eating Croc is a mystery adventure game influenced by classic horror RPG Maker games. Inspect your surroundings to find clues, and solve puzzles to progress.

Why similar: Mystery 23.1%, Puzzle 17.7%, Supernatural 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Story Rich 8.7%

Conduct an investigation as shapeshifter!

Why similar: Point & Click 26%, Casual 15.2%, Adventure 11.7%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Mystery 9.4%

Uncover high drama in this whodunnit set in a small-town community theater. Gather clues by investigating the sets, casts and backstage crews of 10 theatrical productions, and piece together the story of each deadly crime.

Why similar: Point & Click 26.6%, Noir 26.3%, Mystery 15.8%, Puzzle 14.7%, 2D 6.6%

Explore a vast, mysterious castle riddled with secret rooms and challenging puzzles in this award-winning puzzle adventure.

Why similar: Point & Click 31.1%, Mystery 19.5%, Puzzle 17.8%, Female Protagonist 8.2%, Adventure 7.9%

Get ready to investigate a mysterious murder of mythological proportions!

Why similar: Casual 44.9%, Adventure 32.2%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, Story Rich 6.9%

Two city detectives are sent to a small idyllic town in North Carolina called ‘Silver Creek Falls” to investigate a strange series of events that the local sheriff can’t seem to get his mind around. What initially seems like an open-and-shut case unfolds into a truly terrifying mystery that will leave the detectives wondering what is...

Why similar: Noir 28.2%, Horror 13.3%, Mystery 12.5%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%

Discover your true identity and face a mysterious entity from another dimension!

Why similar: Point & Click 19.9%, Casual 16.8%, Mystery 15.2%, Puzzle 13.3%, Female Protagonist 11.4%

Grab your trench coat, tune your sixth sense and join the Darkside Division as they investigate the outright bizarre, the downright dangerous and the confusing cases of Twin Lakes. Flesh-hungry tentacles, mafian zombies, and the occasional missing sock are no match for The Darkside Detective.

Why similar: Point & Click 25.5%, Mystery 14.2%, Supernatural 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Puzzle 8.6%

A narrative detective game blended with supernatural elements. Play as a rookie investigator, discover vital clues in every case, dive into unscripted interrogations and uncover truths that break minds. But with each revelation, the world feels... less human.

Why similar: Puzzle 29%, Mystery 26.2%, Story Rich 16.5%, Adventure 10.3%, 2D 8.7%

Dragon Maiden is a 2D pixel-art mystery adventure. As Wang Xie, you’re trapped in a time loop on the day of the Mountain God Ceremony. Relive the 22 hours before midnight, uncover the truth behind the village’s destruction, and break free from the cycle.

Why similar: Mystery 25.6%, Puzzle 18.5%, Pixel Graphics 15.6%, Adventure 13.8%, Female Protagonist 9%