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The Palace on the Hill

A heartfelt story of ambition, struggle, and friendship told from the perspective of a young boy in fictional 90s rural India. Explore ancient palace ruins, set up your garden, cook Indian food, run errands for quirky characters, and learn about your history by making art.

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Developer
Niku Games
Publisher
Niku Games
Release
June 8, 2024
2 years and 55 days ago
Steam Reviews
Very Positive107 reviews95.3%

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About the Game

Features

  • Vibrant hand-painted watercolour graphics.
  • Indian Cooking and tea shop management.
  • A relaxing play style with an open-world exploration and questing.
  • Over 25 regionally & culturally diverse cast of characters to interact.
  • A feel-good story of achievement despite social marginalization.
  • 15th century Indian royal palace exploration.

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