8 story chapters · 40 investigations · no ads, no microtransactions

The city is quiet. The truth rarely is. We just shipped on itch.io! If you enjoy story-driven mysteries and historical settings, follow / wishlist for updates—we’re a small team and every follow helps.

Snow falls over BJ. A magistrate’s seal goes missing, ledgers don’t add up, and every witness tells a different story. As Shadow Magistrate, you read the scene, press for testimony, connect clues, and name the culprit—case by case, chapter by chapter.

Shadow Magistrate — A narrative detective game set in Northern Song China.

Classic whodunit pacing with an ancient Chinese setting: visit suspects, unlock dialogue, solve deduction puzzles, and decide when the evidence is enough to accuse. 

Runestones: from concept to in-game model🗿

Quantum precognition is one of the most powerful cards. End game cards & equipment. Demo/alpha build boss is no match for this deck.

Updated the chest in the maze, adding sound, particles and better animation. But what's in the chest?

"Our work is never over" they said.

Heya! I wanted to show some gameplay progress i made so far. I hope you like it ^^