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Mosaic of The Pharaohs

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2025

Should you play it?

Mosaic of The Pharaohs is a picross/minesweeper hybrid featuring a single ENORMOUS puzzle inspired by Egyptology

What works
  • Relaxing and meditative gameplay
  • Large, satisfying mosaic puzzle
  • Interesting historical facts about ancient egypt
  • Accessible and low-pressure puzzle mechanics
  • Good for long, habitual play sessions
Things to keep in mind
  • Repetitive and lacks gameplay variety
  • Minimal challenge for experienced puzzle players
  • No competitive or social features
  • Visuals can be low-resolution and unengaging early on
  • Some ui and achievement bugs reported

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Glass Masquerade

  • Kitty Cat: Jigsaw Puzzles

  • The Dream Globe

  • 2024: Mosaic Retrospective

  • Fishing Inc

  • Hidden Paws

  • Poop Clicker

  • Aurora Nights

  • PegIdle
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Kitty Cat: Jigsaw Puzzles

  • The Dream Globe

  • Poop Clicker
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Mosaic of The Pharaohs: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Strategy, Experimenting, Competence, Survival. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Strategy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Intimacy.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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