Inquisitive is a free puzzle game you can play right here in your browser. It leans on memory, so expect plenty of replay value. It works the same on desktop, tablet and phone, and your progress picks up where the game left it.
About Inquisitive
inquisitive is an addicting and fun trivia game. Test your knowledge on a huge variety of categories that appear randomly. Remember, the fast you answer the questions the higher your score will be at the end!
How to play Inquisitive
There is no tutorial to sit through — the game explains itself. You will want a keyboard for this one — the arrow keys / WASD carry most of it, and the table below has the rest. Portrait layout: hold the phone the way you normally do, or play it centred in the page on desktop. There is no penalty for failing, so push a little harder than feels safe.
Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Mouse | Navigate menus and interact |
| Arrow keys / WASD | Move |
| Spacebar | Primary action |
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
The reason Inquisitive holds up is restraint: it takes one idea — memory — and builds the whole game around it instead of padding it out. It works as well on a phone on a bus as it does on a desktop.
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.
- Memory gameplay — Train your recall
- Added to our catalogue from a 2022 release
Frequently asked questions
Is Inquisitive free to play?
It is free. There is no trial, no unlock and no sign-up wall on Inquisitive — the page you are on is the whole thing.
Do I need to download or install anything?
No download, no installer, no plugin. Inquisitive is HTML5, so the browser plays it directly.
Can I play Inquisitive on my phone?
It works on phones and tablets. 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 Inquisitive?
Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile. Mouse — navigate menus and interact; Arrow keys / WASD — move; Spacebar — primary action.
Can I play Inquisitive 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 Inquisitive?
Inquisitive is a puzzle game built around memory. If that is the sort of thing you enjoy, the related games further down the page are picked using the same tags.
