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: Like Strange Horticulture, this game relies heavily on meticulous observation and deductive reasoning to solve complex mysteries.

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 17.1%, 2D 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game mirrors the shop-management and experimental crafting mechanics found in the plant shop setting of the seed game.

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 28.5%, Investigation 18%, Mystery 15.8%, Point & Click 13.1%, Puzzle 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A deep-dive investigation game that requires the same level of note-taking and logical connection-making as Strange Horticulture.

Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.

Why similar: Detective 42.4%, Mystery 22.4%, Puzzle 10.6%, Story Rich 8.7%, Atmospheric 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similarly satisfying detective experience where you must piece together a dark narrative through careful examination of evidence.

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 23.1%, Detective 19.8%, Point & Click 19.8%, Adventure 7.4%, Atmospheric 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title features brilliant linguistic puzzles that reward the same 'aha!' moments of discovery found in identifying plants.

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 38.9%, Lore-Rich 28.3%, Choices Matter 13.3%, Story Rich 10%, Simulation 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the same occult, lore-heavy, and dark atmosphere 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 29.7%, Point & Click 17.1%, Mystery 11.1%, Investigation 9.4%, Puzzle 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A charming detective mystery that utilizes point-and-click mechanics and character-driven investigation in a cozy, atmospheric setting.

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 15.1%, Story Rich 11.2%, Puzzle 10%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends a dark, supernatural narrative with a repetitive but engaging work-simulation loop similar to managing a shop.

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 40.3%, Mystery 18%, Exploration 14.5%, Atmospheric 8.2%, Simulation 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: It combines cozy exploration with a creeping sense of Lovecraftian dread, mirroring the contrast between the shop and the occult world.

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 40.6%, Story Rich 15.1%, Exploration 14.3%, Atmospheric 13.2%, 2D 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: It features a similar focus on gathering ingredients and crafting magical items within a dark, folklore-inspired world.

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%, Dark 12.5%, Investigation 11.3%, Mystery 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A folk-horror point-and-click adventure that perfectly matches the dark, atmospheric, and investigative tone of the seed game.

Beacon Pines is a cute and creepy adventure set within a mysterious book. Sneak out late, make new friends, uncover hidden truths, and collect words that will change the course of fate!

Why similar: Cozy 37.1%, Point & Click 11.5%, Mystery 11%, Story Rich 9.7%, Exploration 9%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a cozy yet mysterious narrative experience where players use words to shape the outcome of a dark story.

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 30%, Point & Click 18.6%, Puzzle 14.8%, Story Rich 11.9%, Simulation 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: While less dark, it provides the same satisfying, tactile, and cozy organizational gameplay loop found in managing a collection.

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 33.6%, Puzzle 20.9%, Mystery 13.6%, Dark 9.1%, Atmospheric 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal and dark puzzle game that shares the same unsettling, occult-adjacent vibe found in Undermere.

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 16%, Puzzle 10.3%, Story Rich 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in work-simulation that forces players to make critical decisions based on careful document inspection and deduction.

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 29.7%, Cats 21%, Point & Click 15.8%, Puzzle 11%, Relaxing 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the satisfying, meditative nature of organizing and sorting objects, which appeals to fans of the plant-sorting mechanics.

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 49.8%, Relaxing 22.4%, Story Rich 12.9%, Atmospheric 9.5%, 2D 4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a relaxing, daily-routine-based experience with a ghostly, melancholic atmosphere that feels adjacent to the occult themes.

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%, Point & Click 10.8%, Mystery 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A humorous yet genuinely engaging detective game that focuses on investigation and deduction in a bite-sized format.

A murder. A hack. A bombing. All it takes to plunge the solar system into war – unless you do something about it. Help CDI agent Neil Conrad make a string of increasingly difficult decisions in this modern dialog-driven adventure set in a gorgeous 2D sci-fi noir universe.

Why similar: Detective 31.8%, Investigation 22.9%, Multiple Endings 14.8%, Choices Matter 13%, Story Rich 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A noir detective game that emphasizes player choice and careful investigation in a beautifully realized, atmospheric world.

Join Norah, a woman plagued by a mysterious illness, in her search for her missing husband in this adventure puzzle game set on a lush island paradise. Immerse yourself in stunning visuals and unlock forbidden secrets in a moving tale of mystery and love.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 31.5%, Investigation 15.5%, Mystery 12.7%, Puzzle 11.4%, Story Rich 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person puzzle adventure that focuses on uncovering a supernatural mystery through environmental clues and exploration.

You control a combat robot. Your task is to go through the maze, destroy all the enemy robots and get to the finish line. The passages to the other rooms of the maze are littered with stones. You need to use bombs to free the passages.

Why similar: Puzzle 38.7%, Exploration 23.8%, Adventure 22.1%, Atmospheric 15.4%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, low-resolution horror adventure that excels at building suspense through mystery and point-and-click exploration.

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 38.1%, Puzzle 34.3%, Simulation 22.8%, Singleplayer 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, puzzle-oriented tile-placement game that provides a similar 'cozy-brain-teaser' experience.

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

Why similar: Detective 25.1%, Lore-Rich 17.4%, Point & Click 15.9%, Multiple Endings 10.5%, Choices Matter 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This surreal detective game features unique mechanics that require the player to pay close attention to subtle details and facial expressions.

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 18.9%, Investigation 12.5%, Choices Matter 10.4%, Multiple Endings 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click horror game that forces players to make difficult choices while investigating a dark, unfolding mystery.

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 21.8%, Puzzle 20.4%, Simulation 18.5%, Story Rich 17.1%, Exploration 13.6%

Why You'll Like It: It features a charming, magic-focused simulation loop that involves gathering and identifying ingredients in a cozy setting.

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 12.6%, Mystery 9.5%, Dark 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal and psychedelic puzzle game that shares the strange, dreamlike quality of the occult mysteries in Strange Horticulture.

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 11.6%, Lovecraftian 9.7%, Detective 9.3%, Cats 8.2%, Investigation 8.1%

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 24%, Point & Click 11.9%, Mystery 11.5%, Relaxing 9.3%, Multiple Endings 8.9%

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 50.1%, Relaxing 15%, Choices Matter 13.7%, Story Rich 11.2%, Simulation 10%

JENNY LECLUE is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet, mysteries and puzzles to solve across a vibrant, atmospheric world.

Why similar: Detective 32.4%, Mystery 18.7%, Puzzle 10.7%, Story Rich 9.8%, Atmospheric 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish detective game that emphasizes observation and uncovering secrets in a world full of hidden agendas.

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 96.4%, Detective 1.3%, Mystery 0.9%, Adventure 0.4%, Story Rich 0.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style point-and-click mystery that captures a similar investigative spirit and dark, character-focused storytelling.

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, point-and-click detective game that focuses on gathering clues and solving puzzles in a cozy, stylized world.

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 16.1%, Investigation 12%, Mystery 11.5%, Multiple Endings 9.2%

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 24.5%, Investigation 18.3%, Mystery 12.7%, Dark 10.3%, Choices Matter 8.1%

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 6.8%

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 24.6%, Mystery 19.9%, Dark 18.4%, Puzzle 11.1%, Story Rich 10%

Why You'll Like It: A short, atmospheric point-and-click mystery that excels at building tension and curiosity through its visual storytelling.

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 38.8%, Puzzle 18.7%, Relaxing 17%, Point & Click 14.5%, Atmospheric 5.4%

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 8.4%, Point & Click 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 37%, Relaxing 15.7%, Point & Click 11.2%, Cats 10.3%, Simulation 9.6%

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 44.6%, Cats 27.3%, Relaxing 11.9%, Simulation 9.8%, 2D 4.4%

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 61.4%, Simulation 12.5%, Relaxing 10.5%, Story Rich 9.7%, Adventure 3.6%

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 15.1%, Point & Click 12.9%, Cats 12.7%, Investigation 12.1%, Mystery 10.3%

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 37.1%, Choices Matter 16.9%, Exploration 14.2%, Simulation 11.8%, Story Rich 10.9%

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 28.1%, Investigation 23.9%, Mystery 12.3%, Point & Click 11.7%, Cozy 8.1%

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 37.5%, Puzzle 23.3%, Mystery 20.5%, Adventure 11.4%, Story Rich 5.1%

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 23%, Cats 22.7%, Puzzle 14.4%, Relaxing 13.8%, Cozy 10.1%

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 23.1%, Atmospheric 21.3%, Simulation 20.3%, Singleplayer 5.6%

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 44.4%, Singleplayer 10.5%

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 13.1%, Relaxing 9.8%

A creepy-cozy cooking simulator where you befriend local wildlife and feed them their favorite snacks! With a strange house to search and forest to explore, the witching hour has only begun.

Why similar: Cozy 49.8%, Puzzle 16.5%, Relaxing 14.8%, Atmospheric 9.4%, Simulation 7.3%

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 36.1%, Relaxing 16.7%, Point & Click 13.9%, Simulation 11.3%, Puzzle 10.9%

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 19.9%, Puzzle 14.9%, Exploration 10.7%, Story Rich 8.7%

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 36.8%, Puzzle 27%, Simulation 17.3%, Atmospheric 14.6%, Singleplayer 4.3%

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 28%, Puzzle 18.5%, Mystery 15.9%, Choices Matter 13.1%, Multiple Endings 10.3%

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 12.8%, Mystery 11.7%, Multiple Endings 11.7%

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 34.7%, Story Rich 22.1%, Mystery 19.6%, Adventure 11.3%, 2D 6.8%

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 12.6%, Dark 11.5%, Choices Matter 8.4%

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 18.2%, Relaxing 17.7%, Exploration 16.7%, Story Rich 13.1%

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 18.4%, Mystery 11.8%, Point & Click 10.1%, Multiple Endings 10%

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 26.4%, Investigation 23.2%, Mystery 13%, Point & Click 11.1%, Puzzle 8%