Whether supernatural, mystical, or downright magical, occult is all about everything that's beyond what the human mind can understand. This, too, is at the center of the game featured on today's New on Steam.
Without further ado, it's time for the question we always ask in this series.
What's new on Steam? It's none other than "Strange Antiquities."
New on Steam: 'Strange Antiquities'
Released on September 17, 2025, "Strange Antiquities" is a dark simulation puzzle game developed by Bad Viking and published by Iceberg Interactive.
If you recognized the developer, it's because they also did "Strange Horticulture."
In this game, you will be running a shop full of occult objects. That means you'll have to deal with customers, and you'll have to decide what to do with their requests.
Aside from figuring out what to do with the customers, you'll have to retrieve, study, and identify artefacts, uncover the secrets of the building where the shop is located, and take care of the shop's cat.
System Requirements
Here are the minimum system requirements to run the game smoothly:
- OS: Windows 10 or above
- Processor: Quad core processor
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: DX11 compatible
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 3 GB available space
On the other hand, here are the recommended system requirements:
- OS: Windows 10 or above
- Processor: i3 10100
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: GTX 1060
- DirectX: Version 11
Early Steam Reviews
As of writing, "Strange Antiquities" has more than 500 user reviews on Steam. These reviews have been classified by the platform as "Overwhelmingly Positive."
"Like 'Strange Horticulture,' it's another game about comparing stuff against your book to try to identify things based on descriptions," user Aspeon said in a Steam review. "The puzzles aren't super hard, but the vibes are great and there aren't nearly enough games like this."
"Perhaps the greatest game of its kind. Immensely fun with a stellar vibe," BRINSNUK said of the game in a separate Steam review. "The game is incredibly smooth, and the tactile interaction leads to an even more immersive experience."
'Strange Antiquities' Trailer
You can watch the official gameplay reveal trailer for "Strange Antiquities" below.
