Games like A Day in the Palace

Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit is a point-and-click adventure game set in present day and historical Lithuania. The player uncovers a conspiracy while searching for the lost royal crown of Lithuania, combining puzzle-solving with narrative-driven gameplay. This game offers a rich, immersive story informed by historical and regional lore.

What Is This? A Case of Distrust is a narrative mystery from 1924 San Francisco. Play as private investigator Phyllis Cadence Malone in this historical 2D adventure game. Explore underground...

"Clockwork Tales: Of Glass and Ink" is a captivating steampunk-genre hidden object puzzle adventure game, where Agent Evangeline Glass investigates the mysterious disappearance of her friend and colleague, Dr. Ambrose Ink. Dr. Ink had been investigating a series of strange earthquakes causing cities to crumble, leading him to Hochwald and the Barber family castle. The game features action elements such as espionage, monster battles, and even hang-gliding.

"Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of The Baskervilles" is a horror-themed hidden object and puzzle game, based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's novel. Explore over 35 locations on the fog-shrouded moorland, uncover clues and solve puzzles to unravel the truth about the supernatural hound. Customize your gameplay experience with adjustable difficulty levels for hints, hint recharge, puzzles, and hidden objects.

Detective Grimoire is a puzzle-based detective game with a fully voiced and animated cast. Players explore beautiful digitally painted environments, interview suspects, and solve puzzles to uncover the secret of a murder at a mythical creature tourist attraction. Indie Statik praises it for its focus on enjoyable gameplay and superior design compared to other crime games.

In "Subsurface Circular," play as a detective investigating disappearances among robotic workers on a subterranean monorail. Solve dialogue puzzles using a unique vocabulary-based inventory system to uncover the world's secrets. This polished, one-sitting game features a graphical twist on classic text-based adventures and includes an original soundtrack, art gallery, and unlockable developer commentary.

Night Cascades is a narrative-driven adventure game where you navigate through a surreal world of memories, emotions, and relationships. As Hanako, a young woman plagued by mysterious visions and voices, you must uncover the truth behind your past and face your deepest fears. With its unique blend of puzzle-solving, exploration, and introspection, Night Cascades invites players to immerse themselves in a hauntingly beautiful journey of self-discovery.

Murder by Numbers is a pixel art detective game where you solve murder mysteries by completing picross puzzles. As honorary detective Honor Mizrahi, you uncover clues, question suspects, and ultimately reveal the truth behind each case. With a witty script and stylish visuals, it's a unique blend of investigation and puzzle-solving.

In "Night Call," you play as a taxi driver who becomes entangled in a series of murder investigations. With over 85 original characters and three distinct cases, players must balance the need for information with their own survival. The game features a noire art style and allows players to freely roam the streets between cases. Choose your conversations and actions wisely to solve the mysteries and uncover the identity of the killers.

Replica is an innovative interactive novel game played through a simulated cellphone and social media interface. As the player, you uncover a mystery by snooping through the phone's messages, calls, photos, and apps, making decisions that impact the story's outcome. This immersive game explores themes of surveillance, privacy, and control in a technologically driven world.