Strange Antiquities

Adventure

Casual

Indie

Simulation

Single-player

Steam Achievements

Full controller support

Steam Trading Cards

Adjustable Text Size

Camera Comfort

Color Alternatives

Custom Volume Controls

Mouse Only Option

Playable without Timed Input

DualShock Controller Support

DualSense Controller Support

Save Anytime

Touch Only Option

Steam Cloud

Family Sharing

Strange Antiquities

Adventure

Casual

Indie

Simulation

Single-player

Steam Achievements

Full controller support

Steam Trading Cards

Adjustable Text Size

Camera Comfort

Color Alternatives

Custom Volume Controls

Mouse Only Option

Playable without Timed Input

DualShock Controller Support

DualSense Controller Support

Save Anytime

Touch Only Option

Steam Cloud

Family Sharing

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!

Developers: Bad Viking

Publishers: Iceberg Interactive

Release Date: Sep 17, 2025

Price (USD): $11.69

Current Players: 98

Links: Steam Store SteamDB

Very Positive(97%)

immersive atmosphere

puzzle design

artwork

sound design

pet the cat

difficulty

replay value

complexity

game length

vague descriptions

price value

interface issues

hint system

The game's atmosphere and gothic aesthetic are major highlights, with many praising its immersive puzzles and beautiful design. However, there is criticism regarding the game's length and vague descriptions that can lead to frustration. While the game's puzzles and art are well-received, some players found the game a bit short for the price and lacking replay value. Overall, fans of the original game are likely to enjoy Strange Antiquities as it effectively builds on its predecessor.

Positive Points

Players appreciated the game's atmosphere, often describing it as cozy and eerie, with a strong gothic aesthetic.

The game builds on the mechanics of its predecessor, Strange Horticulture, offering more complexity and depth while maintaining a similar vibe.

Puzzles are frequently highlighted as satisfying and well-designed, providing a good balance of challenge and reward without being overly frustrating.

The game's artwork and sound design received praise for enhancing the overall immersive experience.

Players enjoyed the cat, Jupiter, as a charming addition to the game, and many noted the ability to pet the cat as a delightful feature.

Negative Points

Several reviews mentioned that the game felt short for its price, with some players completing it in a single sitting.

Some players found certain descriptions and clues to be overly vague or misleading, leading to frustration during the gameplay.

A few noted a lack of polish in some areas, such as the interface and hint system.

Mixed Points

While some players appreciated the increased difficulty of puzzles compared to Strange Horticulture, others felt they were too vague or required guesswork.

The lack of replay value was discussed, with some feeling that once completed, there was little motivation to replay despite multiple endings.

Common Themes

Comparison to Strange Horticulture is a recurrent theme, with many noting it as either better or at least on par with its predecessor.

The immersive setting, involving local folklore and a mysterious atmosphere, is frequently mentioned.

Multiple endings and choices impacting the story are appreciated, although some players desired more depth in decision-making.

Updated 9/22/2025, 12:01:15 AM UTC

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