Games Like Strange Horticulture

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: Detective 20.6%, Investigation 18.1%, Mystery 12.4%, Point & Click 10.7%, Dark 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the same core loop of gathering clues and analyzing visual evidence to solve complex, dark mysteries.

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: Detective 28.6%, Investigation 17.8%, Mystery 15.8%, Point & Click 13%, Puzzle 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a deep, satisfying detective experience that requires meticulous note-taking and deduction similar to identifying plants in Strange Horticulture.

Potion Craft is an alchemist simulator where you physically interact with your tools and ingredients to brew potions. You're in full control of the whole shop: invent new recipes, attract customers and experiment to your heart's content. Just remember: the whole town is counting on you.

Why similar: Relaxing 27%, Point & Click 24.9%, Simulation 17.8%, Choices Matter 17%, 2D 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the tactile, satisfying nature of managing a shop and experimenting with ingredients to fulfill customer requests.

Seize forbidden treasures. Summon alien gods. Feed on your disciples. Cultist Simulator is a game of apocalypse and yearning. Play as a seeker after unholy mysteries, in a 1920s-themed setting of hidden gods and secret histories.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 39%, Lore-Rich 28.2%, Choices Matter 13.3%, Story Rich 10%, Simulation 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: It leans into the occult, lore-heavy atmosphere of Strange Horticulture while focusing on card-based management and discovery.

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: Detective 29.8%, Point & Click 17%, Mystery 11.1%, Investigation 9.4%, Puzzle 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: It combines point-and-click exploration with clever puzzle-solving and a charming, mysterious cast of characters.

Restore a crumbling occult library by a winter sea. Build the world’s foremost collection of grimoires and arcana. Master the invisible arts. BOOK OF HOURS is a narrative crafting RPG set in a 1930s world of hidden gods and secret histories. What sort of Librarian will you choose to be?

Why similar: Lore-Rich 36.9%, Choices Matter 16.9%, Exploration 14.2%, Simulation 11.8%, Story Rich 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a deep, atmospheric experience centered on organizing a library of occult knowledge, mirroring the cataloging mechanics of the seed game.

Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.

Why similar: Detective 42.5%, Mystery 22.4%, Puzzle 10.7%, Story Rich 8.7%, Atmospheric 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: It is the gold standard for deduction-based mystery games, requiring the player to piece together a dark narrative through careful observation.

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: Cozy 11.5%, Lovecraftian 9.7%, Detective 9.3%, Cats 8.2%, Investigation 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: It mirrors the specific niche of managing a shop filled with mysterious, historical items that require careful study.

Wytchwood is a crafting adventure game set in a land of gothic fables and fairytales. As the old witch of the woods, explore a strange countryside, collect magic ingredients, brew sorcerous spells, and pass judgement upon a capricious cast of characters.

Why similar: Investigation 40.7%, Story Rich 15.1%, Exploration 14.3%, Atmospheric 13.1%, 2D 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on gathering ingredients and crafting in a dark, fairy-tale world that shares the occult charm of Strange Horticulture.

In this award-winning puzzle adventure game, play as the Traveler on a quest to reunite the Peoples of the Tower. Observe, listen, and decipher ancient languages in a fascinating universe inspired by the Myth of Babel.

Why similar: Puzzle 23.6%, Point & Click 19.7%, Detective 19.5%, Adventure 7.3%, Atmospheric 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a rewarding puzzle experience centered on deciphering languages, which appeals to the same analytical mindset as plant identification.

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 22.6%, Lovecraftian 15.1%, Dark 12.5%, Investigation 11.2%, Mystery 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: It features a similar folk-horror aesthetic and point-and-click investigation style that feels perfectly at home in a dark, mysterious setting.

DREDGE is a single-player fishing adventure with a sinister undercurrent. Sell your catch, upgrade your boat, and dredge the depths for long-buried secrets. Explore a mysterious archipelago and discover why some things are best left forgotten.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 40.4%, Mystery 18%, Exploration 14.5%, Atmospheric 8.1%, Simulation 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: It blends cozy exploration with a creeping sense of Lovecraftian dread and discovery.

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: Detective 24.4%, Point & Click 18.8%, Investigation 12.5%, Choices Matter 10.4%, Multiple Endings 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric point-and-click adventure that emphasizes investigation and choices within a tense, supernatural setting.

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 31.4%, Multiple Endings 16.3%, Simulation 15.9%, Puzzle 10.3%, Story Rich 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: The document-based investigation and high-stakes decision-making provide a similar feeling of uncovering a larger conspiracy through mundane tasks.

The Award-winning detective saga returns in this standalone sequel to The Case of the Golden Idol. Uncover the truth behind 20 strange cases of crime, death and depravity in the 1970s. The world has changed dramatically - the sins of humanity have not.

Why similar: Detective 22.2%, Investigation 20.4%, Mystery 13.6%, Dark 7.8%, Puzzle 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: This sequel continues the excellent deduction gameplay of the original, perfect for those who enjoyed the investigative aspects of the seed game.

In this 2D, short narrative-based game, you assume the role of the Grim Reaper... on an office job. Your job is to decide which people are going to live or die. The consequences of your choices are yours to bear, while the mystery of your incarnation awaits revelation!

Why similar: Point & Click 21.6%, Choices Matter 15.9%, Multiple Endings 15%, Story Rich 11.2%, Puzzle 10%

Why You'll Like It: The simulation-based gameplay and the weight of your choices in a dark, bureaucratic setting provide a similar narrative satisfaction.

The Séance of Blake Manor is a supernatural detective mystery, set in 1897 Ireland, where you investigate the disappearance of Evelyn Deane in a remote hotel full of secrets and other-worldly occurrences.

Why similar: Detective 24.6%, Investigation 18.2%, Mystery 12.7%, Dark 10.3%, Choices Matter 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on supernatural investigation and puzzle-solving within a confined, atmospheric location.

Whisper of the House is a cozy game about organizing and decorating. You'll take on various tasks from the townspeople—helping them move, organize, and clean their spaces. In the process, your gentle touch might make a difference in their lives, and perhaps uncover some hidden stories...

Why similar: Cozy 25.5%, Point & Click 12.5%, Mystery 12%, Relaxing 10.5%, Multiple Endings 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: The focus on organizing and interacting with a mysterious environment provides a relaxing, atmospheric experience.

Lovecraftian Doctor Simulator. Diagnose patients by analyzing unsettling symptoms and treat them using your Book of Medicine. Make moral choices — decide who to save or kill, discover whom to trust, and unlock multiple endings! Can you endure 30 days of perilous decisions?

Why similar: Lovecraftian 22%, Investigation 14%, Lore-Rich 10.3%, Mystery 8.5%, Point & Click 8%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines medical simulation with dark, Lovecraftian mystery and time-sensitive choices.

Leave everything behind and open a tiny bookshop by the sea in this cozy narrative management game. Stock your tiny bookshop with different books and items, set up shop in scenic locations, and run your cozy second-hand bookshop while getting to know the locals.

Why similar: Cozy 49.8%, Relaxing 15.1%, Choices Matter 13.8%, Story Rich 11.3%, Simulation 10%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a cozy management experience centered on books, appealing to the shop-keeper fantasy of the seed game.

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 33.4%, Puzzle 21%, Mystery 13.8%, Dark 9%, Atmospheric 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: The surreal, dark, and puzzle-heavy nature of this game aligns perfectly with the occult vibes of Undermere.

Follow the meaning is a surreal point-and-click puzzle adventure. Join detective Paul Trilby as he works to unravel the mysteries of a peculiar town, seemingly ruled by the local Hospital. Over the wall and behind tightly shut gates, a dark secret lies in wait…

Why similar: Detective 17.4%, Point & Click 16%, Investigation 12%, Mystery 11.5%, Multiple Endings 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A hand-drawn adventure that emphasizes puzzle-solving and exploration in a quiet, mysterious world.

The award-winning point-and-click adventure returns in the Director's Cut with an extended story, additional puzzles, and new areas to explore. Witness the rise of an iconic detective as you uncover a dark and sinister truth hiding behind the calm exterior of a small rural town.

Why similar: Detective 21.2%, Investigation 17.3%, Point & Click 14.6%, Mystery 11.4%, Dark 8%

Why You'll Like It: It features a compelling mystery and classic point-and-click mechanics that prioritize story and atmosphere.

Solving crime is no walk in the pond. You are a down-on-his-luck detective who also happens to be a duck. Use your powers of de-duck-tion to inspect evidence, fill in the blanks, and bust the case wide open! This is a short but twisty detective case.

Why similar: Detective 30%, Investigation 21.9%, Cozy 12.5%, Mystery 10.8%, Point & Click 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a lighthearted yet engaging detective experience that relies on observation and deduction.

When 3 NYU students kill themselves, nobody thinks that a sinister force is at work. Nobody but fledgling medium Rosa Blackwell & her new spirit guide Joey Mallone.

Why similar: Point & Click 39.3%, Detective 19.6%, Mystery 18.3%, Adventure 9.1%, Story Rich 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: This supernatural detective series captures the investigative spirit and occult undertones found in the seed game.

Travel to the sleepy village of Caterwaul Way and rebuild your grandmother's cat cafe. Renovate your restaurant, befriend the local cats and townsfolk, forge lasting friendships, unravel catty mysteries, and build a home for dozens of unique felines!

Why similar: Cozy 44.2%, Cats 27.7%, Relaxing 11.9%, Simulation 9.7%, 2D 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the management and cozy social aspects of running a local business.

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: Detective 15.2%, Point & Click 12.8%, Cats 12.7%, Investigation 12.1%, Mystery 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a classic isometric mystery experience that rewards players for exploring every corner of the environment.

Welcome to Cozy Grove, a game about camping on a haunted, ever-changing island. As a Spirit Scout, you'll wander the island's forest each day, finding new hidden secrets and helping soothe the local ghosts. With a little time and a lot of crafting, you'll bring color and joy back to Cozy Grove!

Why similar: Cozy 49.7%, Relaxing 22.4%, Story Rich 12.9%, Atmospheric 9.5%, 2D 4%

Why You'll Like It: While more focused on life-sim elements, its dark, ghostly aesthetic and story-rich quests resonate with the tone of Strange Horticulture.

Murder. Nothin’ nice about it. In this old school detective adventure, step into the boots of whip-smart Inspector Waffles and travel the city to track hidden clues, interrogate shady suspects, and unravel a dangerous mystery. But be warned: curiosity killed the cat...

Why similar: Detective 21.6%, Cats 19%, Investigation 15.7%, Point & Click 13.1%, Mystery 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A charming detective game that focuses on gathering clues and solving mysteries in a point-and-click format.

Unpacking is a zen puzzle game about the familiar experience of pulling possessions out of boxes and fitting them into a new home. Part block-fitting puzzle, part home decoration, you are invited to create a satisfying living space while learning clues about the life you’re unpacking.

Why similar: Relaxing 29.9%, Point & Click 18.7%, Puzzle 15%, Story Rich 12%, Simulation 10.1%

Is This Seat Taken? is a logic puzzle game where you play matchmaker for groups of hilariously particular people. Each character has pet peeves that make seating them a delightful challenge. Find the perfect spot for each person to unlock new levels in this cozy, silly, and relatable experience.

Why similar: Cozy 38.3%, Puzzle 19.1%, Relaxing 16.9%, Point & Click 14.7%, Atmospheric 5.3%

A Little to the Left is a cozy puzzle game that has you sort, stack, and organize household items into pleasing arrangements while you keep an eye out for a mischievous cat with an inclination for chaos. Check out this playful and intuitive puzzler with 100+ satisfying messes to tidy.

Why similar: Cozy 29.5%, Cats 21%, Point & Click 15.8%, Puzzle 11.1%, Relaxing 10.8%

Use luscious plants to turn your ordinary home into a green haven in Urban Jungle. Find the best place for each plant in your small apartment and enjoy gardening without worries. And don't forget to pet your cat!

Why similar: Cozy 36.7%, Relaxing 15.7%, Point & Click 11.2%, Cats 10.4%, Simulation 9.6%

Welcome to Mt. Holly, where every dawn unveils a new mystery. Navigate through shifting corridors and ever-changing chambers in this genre-defying strategy puzzle adventure. But will your unpredictable path lead you to the rumored Room 46?

Why similar: Investigation 29.2%, Mystery 20%, Puzzle 15.1%, Exploration 10.7%, Story Rich 8.6%

Claire Barnes is about to discover what kind of horrors lurk in the darkness of a deserted road. Welcome to a dimension of horror. Welcome to Midnight Scenes.

Why similar: Point & Click 24.5%, Mystery 20%, Dark 18.4%, Puzzle 11.1%, Story Rich 10%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a short, highly atmospheric mystery experience that feels like a dark, interactive short story.

HER TREES : THE PUZZLE HOUSE is a unique point-and-click puzzle game where you move and combine objects to solve puzzles.Uncover the mysteries of this peculiar room.

Why similar: Cats 23.3%, Point & Click 21.5%, Dark 14.5%, Puzzle 13.2%, Relaxing 9.8%

Bear and Breakfast is a laid-back management adventure game where you build and run a bed and breakfast...but you’re a bear.

Why similar: Relaxing 29.8%, Story Rich 23.2%, Atmospheric 21.2%, Simulation 20.2%, Singleplayer 5.7%

Librarian: Tidy Up the Arcane Library! is a single-player simulation. You need return scattered books to proper places in an Arcane Library. As completed rows of bookshelves, you can learn ability to improve your efficiency. Use your skills and strategies to shelve 3,072 books as quick as you can.

Why similar: Relaxing 39.6%, Puzzle 25.1%, Simulation 16.7%, Atmospheric 14%, Singleplayer 4.6%

You are the one and only Duck Detective, a depressed and recently divorced duck who must quack the case. Inspect evidence, make de-duck-tions, and solve this no-murder mystery!

Why similar: Detective 28.2%, Investigation 23.9%, Mystery 12.3%, Point & Click 11.7%, Cozy 8%

Underground Blossom is a new adventure game by Rusty Lake. Fulfil various tasks at every station to find the metro that will take you through each important event from Laura Vanderboom's life.

Why similar: Point & Click 37.4%, Puzzle 23.3%, Mystery 20.5%, Adventure 11.4%, Story Rich 5.1%

Explore a dense, interconnected labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets. Collect items to manipulate your environment in surprising and meaningful ways. Encounter beautiful and unsettling creatures, as you attempt to survive what lurks in the dark. There is more than what you see.

Why similar: Mystery 21%, Puzzle 19.9%, Exploration 19.3%, Atmospheric 12.6%, Relaxing 12.1%

Join Tara on a heartfelt journey to become a witch in Wylde Flowers. Farm by day, and cast spells by night as you craft your cottagecore life and bond with your coven. Come to know and love the fully voice acted characters of Fairhaven, as you unravel a local mystery.

Why similar: Cozy 61.2%, Simulation 12.6%, Relaxing 10.5%, Story Rich 9.7%, Adventure 3.7%

Step into a living illustrated world in a time when Europe is at a crossroads of great religious and political change. Walk in the footsteps of Andreas Maler, a master artist who finds himself in the middle of murders, scandals, and intrigue in the Bavarian Alps.

Why similar: Investigation 21.3%, Detective 18.3%, Mystery 11.9%, Point & Click 10%, Multiple Endings 9.9%

HER TREES : PUZZLE DREAM is a unique point-and-click puzzle game where you move and combine objects to solve puzzles. Unravel the strange puzzles hidden in your dreams.

Why similar: Point & Click 22.8%, Cats 22.6%, Puzzle 14.7%, Relaxing 13.8%, Cozy 10.2%

Little Witch in the Woods tells the story of Ellie, an apprentice witch. Explore the mystical forest, help the charming residents, and experience the daily life of the witch.

Why similar: Relaxing 21.7%, Puzzle 20.6%, Simulation 18.3%, Story Rich 17.1%, Exploration 13.6%

Immerse yourself in the bizarre art style and the surreal world of Cat Museum, a 2D side-scrolling puzzle-adventure game. Solve the strange puzzles with your mischievous cat, and unveil the truth behind the mysterious museum.

Why similar: Cats 29.4%, Point & Click 22.3%, Puzzle 12.7%, Mystery 9.6%, Dark 9.2%

Immerse yourself in an enchanting narrative experience as Fortuna, a fortune-teller Witch condemned to exile on her asteroid home. Craft your own Tarot deck, regain your freedom, and shape the fate of the cosmic Witch society.

Why similar: Choices Matter 34.2%, Story Rich 22.3%, Mystery 19.9%, Adventure 11.3%, 2D 6.7%

Experience the joy of running your own cozy small business: Create stickers, pack orders and hear your customers’ stories. Time to build the cutest shop on the internet!

Why similar: Cozy 35.8%, Relaxing 16.7%, Point & Click 14%, Simulation 11.3%, Puzzle 11%

PETSITTER WANTED. A horror point-and-click adventure game. Water the plants, feed the pets, and DON'T turn off the lights.

Why similar: Point & Click 24.7%, Dark 20.1%, Puzzle 12.9%, Mystery 11.7%, Multiple Endings 11.7%

Welcome to Botany Manor, a stately home in 19th century England. You play as inhabitant Arabella Greene, a retired botanist. Explore your house and gardens, filled with research, to figure out the ideal habitat of forgotten flora. Grow each plant to discover the mysterious qualities they hold…

Why similar: Investigation 29.3%, Puzzle 18.3%, Relaxing 17.6%, Exploration 16.6%, Story Rich 13.1%

Storyteller is an award-winning puzzle game about building stories. Start with a title, settings and characters and create a story that fits the story’s description. Play with stories of love, intrigue, crime, monsters, betrayal, and more!

Why similar: Point & Click 27.9%, Puzzle 18.7%, Mystery 16%, Choices Matter 13.1%, Multiple Endings 10.3%

Care is an atmospheric first person horror game with puzzle elements, where your choices have consequences. Be observant with your surroundings and unravel the horrific secrets that hide within these walls.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 20.5%, Investigation 16.8%, Mystery 12.7%, Dark 11.5%, Choices Matter 8.4%

Repair old-school objects in this cozy puzzle game. Join antique-restorer Maria, as she arrives in the sun-soaked town of Bellariva and set out on a journey of helping the townsfolk reconnect.

Why similar: Cozy 25.2%, Relaxing 19.8%, Puzzle 19.7%, Story Rich 12.2%, Atmospheric 8.8%

Dorfromantik is a peaceful building strategy and puzzle game where you create a beautiful and ever-growing village landscape by placing tiles. Explore a variety of colorful biomes, discover and unlock new tiles and complete quests to fill your world with life!

Why similar: Relaxing 37.9%, Puzzle 34.5%, Simulation 22.7%, Singleplayer 4.9%

Welcome to the FDI. As our newest Operator, your role is to use your detective skills to assist our field agents and investigate mysterious crimes. Use cutting-edge FDI software to dig for clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth.

Why similar: Detective 26.5%, Investigation 23.1%, Mystery 13%, Point & Click 11%, Puzzle 8.1%

Break into a strangely beautiful botanical facility to investigate its closure. Things get more surreal the deeper you go. Alter your surroundings with weather-changing mechanics, and solve puzzles to unlock pathways. Two modes: Entities or pure exploration.

Why similar: Mystery 35%, Exploration 21.7%, Atmospheric 18.3%, Puzzle 15.1%, Adventure 7.1%

A horror cooking simulator where the secret ingredient is crime. Improve your shops, buy new tools, expand your menu, and above all, make your customers happy.

Why similar: Relaxing 45.1%, Simulation 44.2%, Singleplayer 10.7%

A Castle Full of Cats is a catvania hidden object game where you need to find all the cursed cats in the castle. Save each and every cat and unleash the power of love! ♡

Why similar: Cats 31.3%, Cozy 28.4%, Point & Click 15.1%, Relaxing 9.1%, Puzzle 7.6%

Rusty Lake Paradise is set on a small remote island which is cursed by the ten plagues of Egypt. Solve all the mysteries of this dark, macabre puzzle adventure. Paradise builds upon the distinctive atmosphere and excitement from the Rusty Lake series.

Why similar: Point & Click 35.2%, Puzzle 23.9%, Mystery 12.2%, Atmospheric 7.6%, Story Rich 5.8%

Experience the beginning and end of characters' lives and build your own family tree! Rusty Lake: Roots is the second premium point-and-click adventure by the creators of the Cube Escape series and Rusty Lake Hotel.

Why similar: Point & Click 29.1%, Puzzle 22.3%, Mystery 12.1%, Dark 11.3%, Story Rich 8.2%