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
There is very little to learn before your first run. Load the game above and it fills the player in portrait. On a phone you can play one-handed; on desktop the frame stays centred so nothing is cropped. Restarting is instant, so there is no cost to experimenting.
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
Differences Detective does one thing and does it properly. There is no bloat around the edges, which is exactly what you want from a browser game.
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?
Yes. Differences Detective is completely free and runs in your browser. There is no purchase, no subscription and no account needed — open the page and play.
Do I need to download or install anything?
No. Differences Detective is an HTML5 game that runs inside the page itself. There is nothing to install, no plugin and no launcher — it loads like any other web page.
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?
Yes. Use the fullscreen button in the top-right of the game player to expand it to the whole screen, and press Escape to come back out.
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.
