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The Palace on the Hill Prologue

A slice-of-life adventure game set 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
May 4, 2023
3 years and 91 days ago
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Very Positive124 reviews98.4%

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About the Game

Experience the prologue of The Palace on the Hill, a slice of life adventure set in 90s India. A story of a teenaged boy Vir, full of ambition and struggle with a sprinkle of romance.


  • Emotional story
  • Vibrant hand-painted watercolour graphics.
  • Indian Cooking
  • Relaxing puzzle based painting mechanic
  • 15th century Indian royal palace exploration

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