Bizarre Earthquake centers on Cansu, an ambitious seismologist, and Bora, her reluctant assistant, as they investigate a strange earthquake. Cansu’s drive to uncover the truth and publicize it for her career gives the mystery a personal edge, while Bora’s involvement sets up a second perspective on their adventure.
The defining mechanic is the ability to switch between two playable characters. Each has puzzles of their own, giving players two possible routes for progressing through the story in most of the game; the opening is the stated exception. This makes character choice part of the puzzle-solving design rather than simply a change in viewpoint. Cinematic cut-scenes accompany the narrative, and unlockable bonuses offer another element to discover.
The central appeal is the interplay between the investigation, character-specific puzzles, and the option to approach story progress through either protagonist. Steam achievements and trading cards are also listed among its features and categories.