Differences Detective is a free puzzle game you can play right here in your browser. Think drawing & art and retro & arcade — that is the shape of it. Everything runs client-side, so it starts fast even on a modest connection.
About Differences Detective
Ultimate time passing for all the ages with different levels to sharpen their focussing skills. Spot all the differences you see with different Art aspects and shapes. This is a classic game of finding differences. The game contains a lot of beautiful illustrations pictures with different designs of Homes, landscapes, outdoor etc. Can you find the difference between the two pictures?
How to play Differences Detective
You can work the whole thing out by playing it. Nothing about the control scheme is unusual; the table below covers all of it. Portrait layout: hold the phone the way you normally do, or play it centred in the page on desktop. Expect the first attempt to be a write-off; that is normal here.
Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Mouse / trackpad | Draw and colour |
| Left click | Pick a tool or colour |
On mobile: Tap and swipe directly on the screen. The game is built for portrait, so you can play one-handed without rotating your phone.
Why it is worth playing
Difficulty in Differences Detective comes from the game itself rather than from waiting, unlocking or paying, which is rarer than it should be. It earns the replay rather than demanding it.
At a glance
- Free to play with no account required
- Runs in the browser — nothing to download or install
- Portrait layout, comfortable one-handed on mobile
- Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile.
- Drawing & Art gameplay — Make something on a blank canvas
- Retro & Arcade gameplay — Cabinet-era games that still hold up
- Added to our catalogue from a 2023 release
Frequently asked questions
Is Differences Detective free to play?
It is free. There is no trial, no unlock and no sign-up wall on Differences Detective — the page you are on is the whole thing.
Do I need to download or install anything?
Nothing at all. Differences Detective runs in the browser tab you already have open, the same way a video or a map does.
Can I play Differences Detective on my phone?
Yes. Tap and swipe directly on the screen. The game is built for portrait, so you can play one-handed without rotating your phone.
What are the controls for Differences Detective?
Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile. Mouse / trackpad — draw and colour; Left click — pick a tool or colour.
Can I play Differences Detective fullscreen?
There is a fullscreen control in the top-right of the player. Press Escape when you want the page back.
What kind of game is Differences Detective?
Differences Detective is a puzzle game built around drawing & art and retro & arcade. If that is the sort of thing you enjoy, the related games further down the page are picked using the same tags.
