Mosaic of the Strange (2025)

Developer: Mark Ffrench
Publisher: Divide The Plunder
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Adventure, Casual
Rating: 4.8 of 5, 203 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 28 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A methodical, brain-teasing puzzle game where you piece together logic challenges to uncover a trove of paranormal mysteries.

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What players say

Players call this a minesweeper-style puzzle game wrapped in paranormal investigation and a murder mystery. It stands out from earlier games by moving from one giant puzzle to staggered locations and multiple difficulty levels. The real draw for many is the case files on cryptids and unsolved mysteries unlocked by each puzzle, though some found the story thin and wanted more straight puzzling.

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