# Games like Strange Antiquities > The closest matches to Strange Antiquities: Strange Horticulture, TR-49, The Roottrees are Dead, Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged, and The Operator. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews. ## Similar games, ranked The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards). 1. [Strange Horticulture](https://imho.run/games/1574580/strange-horticulture) — Shares map exploration and multiple endings with Strange Antiquities. 9,535 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1574580/) 2. [TR-49](https://imho.run/games/3838370/tr-49) — Shares inventory based puzzles and multiple endings with Strange Antiquities. 908 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3838370/) 3. [The Roottrees are Dead](https://imho.run/games/2754380/the-roottrees-are-dead) — Shares inventory management and puzzle solving with Strange Antiquities. 4,456 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2754380/) 4. [Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged](https://imho.run/games/2544110/broken-sword-shadow-of-the-templars-reforged) — Shares inventory based puzzles and puzzle solving with Strange Antiquities. 375 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2544110/) 5. [The Operator](https://imho.run/games/1771980/the-operator) — Shares puzzle solving with Strange Antiquities. 3,406 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1771980/) 6. [The Rise of the Golden Idol](https://imho.run/games/2716400/the-rise-of-the-golden-idol) — Shares inventory based puzzles and hidden object search with Strange Antiquities. 2,412 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2716400/) 7. [Escape From Mystwood Mansion](https://imho.run/games/2292650/escape-from-mystwood-mansion) — Also Detective and Cozy, like Strange Antiquities. 637 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2292650/) 8. [Whisper of the House](https://imho.run/games/2589500/whisper-of-the-house) — Also Cozy, like Strange Antiquities. 2,019 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2589500/) 9. [The Darkest Files](https://imho.run/games/2058730/the-darkest-files) — Shares hidden object search with Strange Antiquities. 340 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2058730/) 10. [Do No Harm](https://imho.run/games/3138780/do-no-harm) — Shares inventory management and multiple endings with Strange Antiquities. 412 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3138780/) 11. [Follow the meaning](https://imho.run/games/2720280/follow-the-meaning) — Also Detective and Investigation, like Strange Antiquities. 385 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2720280/) 12. [The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark](https://imho.run/games/795420/the-darkside-detective-a-fumble-in-the-dark) — A frequent pick in Strange Antiquities players' libraries, and another Indie. 877 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/795420/) 13. [The Séance of Blake Manor](https://imho.run/games/1395520/the-seance-of-blake-manor) — A frequent pick in Strange Antiquities players' libraries, and another Adventure. 2,461 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1395520/) 14. [Grunn](https://imho.run/games/2720950/grunn) — Shares replayability and multiple endings with Strange Antiquities. 911 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2720950/) 15. [Duck Detective: The Secret Salami](https://imho.run/games/2637990/duck-detective-the-secret-salami) — Shares hidden object search and puzzle solving with Strange Antiquities. 4,666 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2637990/) 16. [Crime O'Clock](https://imho.run/games/1736290/crime-o-clock) — Shares hidden object search with Strange Antiquities. 217 Steam reviews, 62% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1736290/) 17. [Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments](https://imho.run/games/241260/sherlock-holmes-crimes-and-punishments) — Also Detective and Investigation, like Strange Antiquities. 2,301 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/241260/) 18. [Is this Game Trying to Kill Me?](https://imho.run/games/2658470/is-this-game-trying-to-kill-me) — Shares inventory based puzzles and inventory management with Strange Antiquities. 577 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2658470/) 19. [The House of Tesla: Definitive Edition](https://imho.run/games/2738230/the-house-of-tesla-definitive-edition) — Shares inventory based puzzles and puzzle solving with Strange Antiquities. 476 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2738230/) 20. [The Last Gas Station](https://imho.run/games/3690030/the-last-gas-station) — Shares shop management and resource management with Strange Antiquities. 205 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3690030/) 21. [Static Dread: The Lighthouse](https://imho.run/games/3298940/static-dread-the-lighthouse) — Also Lore-Rich, like Strange Antiquities. 356 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3298940/) 22. [Elroy and the Aliens](https://imho.run/games/1082190/elroy-and-the-aliens) — Shares inventory based puzzles with Strange Antiquities. 273 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1082190/) 23. [Kathy Rain: Director's Cut](https://imho.run/games/1395030/kathy-rain-director-s-cut) — Shares puzzle solving with Strange Antiquities. 763 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1395030/) 24. [Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit](https://imho.run/games/1125910/crowns-and-pawns-kingdom-of-deceit) — Also Detective, like Strange Antiquities. 260 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1125910/) ## Machine-readable The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page): - Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2885870&n=20 - Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2885870&n=20&coop=true - Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2885870&n=20&free=true - Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=2885870 - This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/2885870 - API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp) ## About Strange Antiquities Strange Antiquities is an indie adventure and simulation game released in 2025 by Bad Viking and published by Iceberg Interactive. Players manage an artifact shop in the mysterious town of Undermere, where gameplay centers on identifying items through deduction, clue association, and cross-referencing mechanics. The experience blends inventory management with hidden-object search and puzzle-solving as players help townsfolk with their unusual problems. Reviewers highlight the atmospheric Lovecraftian story unfolding through customer interactions and the cozy yet mysterious tone of the setting. The game features a cat companion and multiple endings that encourage replay, with players describing it as immersive and challenging. Priced at $17.99 and verified for Steam Deck, it holds a 96% positive rating from 1956 Steam reviews, offering a medium-length solo experience. ## Game info - **AppID:** 2885870 - **Developer:** Bad Viking - **Publisher:** Iceberg Interactive - **Genres:** Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual - **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Family Sharing, Adjustable Text Size, Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, Mouse Only Option, Touch Only Option, Save Anytime - **Released:** Sep 17, 2025 - **Free to play:** no - **Metacritic:** 81 - **Platforms:** windows, mac ## Links - [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/2885870/strange-antiquities) - [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2885870&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers - [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2885870/) - [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking --- *Markdown version of https://imho.run/games/2885870/strange-antiquities for AI assistants (also served for `Accept: text/markdown`). 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