Strange Antiquities reviewA shopkeeping puzzle game that's even denser and more satisfying to master than its predecessor, Strange Horticulture. This is a longer and more uneven puzzle game than Strange Horticulture, but also more ambitious, and just as beguiling. Still, Strange Antiquities’ density and consistent generosity make it easy to forgive these small missteps. The town's tale of curses, death, betrayal, and rival factions is, like all the words in Strange Antiquities, finely written, direct, and concise. The highs of Strange Antiquities – and there are many – match those of anything else I've played this year, and surely put it up there with Blue Prince among the best puzzle games of 2025.