GAMES WE LOVE

Can You Spot the Difference?

Compare nearly identical pics in this slick, sneaky puzzler.

Got a keen eye for detail? Put it to the test in Hideaways Wonders. While peering intently at a pair of almost identical scenes—like beachgoers playing volleyball or a flying saucer kidnapping cows—tap on the five elements that aren’t quite the same. It’s trickier than it looks!

What we love: The mellow vibe. Each level begins with an inspiring quote, and calming music puts you in the perfect mood to pore over the game’s intricate, handcrafted vistas. It’s even got a built-in hint system—but solving these puzzles without help feels especially rewarding.

Look for larger differences while zoomed out, then zoom in to compare finer details, like the absence of a tiny box by an artist’s feet.

Quick tip: Some differences are very subtle, but resist the urge to tap randomly. Make three mistakes and you’ll have to wait for a brief timer to count down before resuming the puzzle.

Meet the creator: While crafting Hideaways Wonders, two of the developers at Dubai-based RoadRocks challenged each other to speedrun level 86, a wildly detailed jungle scene. It took them each four minutes—even though they were the ones who designed the puzzle!