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Petter Malmehed · Published by Petter Malmehed · Official site ↗
Very Positive — 96% positive (104 reviews) · 13 achievements
Last updated 4 Oct 2026
Delve into a gripping world of puzzles, true ciphers on an old PalmPilot system. Will you uncover the Crypt Killer’s confession and bring him to justice, or will he escape the law?
Indie, Simulation, Free To Play · 2025 · More free games
Explore the intricate world of Palm Cracker, where you must solve ciphers to catch the Crypt Killer. Dive into an engaging free-to-play experience that challenges your puzzle-solving skills.
About this game
Uncover secrets hidden in a relic of the digital age.
You’ve acquired a mysterious PalmPilot from the notorious Crypt Killer, the smartest serial killer of the century. Somewhere in this device lies the key to unraveling his confession. But it won’t be easy. You’ll need to crack codes, solve cryptic riddles, and learn real-world decryption techniques in this immersive and challenging detective game.
Are you ready to unlock the truth?
From the creator of OS simulation titles like 128k, DISOWN95, After Hours, and Atom☭grad.
Features
Authentic PalmPilot Simulation: Explore the quirks and charms of this iconic device, re-created with loving attention to detail.
Puzzles with Depth: Engage with brain-teasing challenges that blend logic, intuition, and real cryptographic concepts.
Retro Nostalgia: Relive the magic of 2000s tech, complete with classic games, vintage apps, and handwriting recognition. Prefer your keyboard? That works too!
What is the PalmPilot?
The PalmPilot was a revolutionary personal digital assistant (PDA) released in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Designed for managing contacts, calendars, and notes, it became a favorite of tech enthusiasts for its portability, handwriting recognition, and early mobile games. In many ways, it was the first glimpse at the modern smartphone—just without the phone.
I used to play with my dad’s PalmPilot all the time, and I recently found it in a storage unit. What do you know—after 20 years, it still had battery left! I turned it on and knew right away that I wanted to use it for a computer simulation. Palm Cracker is the result!

Is the game really free?
Yes! Palm Cracker is 100% free to play, own, and beat. There are no hidden fees or in-app purchases.
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System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 or later
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.1 ghz or equivalent
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: 2nd Generation Intel Core HD Graphics (2000/3000), 512MB
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 25 MB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Update 3
Another tiny update. Added a button to quit the game after completion. I believe the game will get more tiny updates in the future. Please let me know about stuff you think I should add to the game. Thanks!Read full article on Community Announcements (Deklaration)Patch NotesOfficial
Update 2
Bug fix on the calculator. I've also watched some gameplay on Youtube and have simplified a certain point in the game where everyone got stuck.Read full article on Community Announcements (Deklaration)Patch NotesOfficial
Update 1 - Bug fixes
Hey, first update is live! I've fixed a game breaking bug with the Caluclator, and added an easy fullscreen switch using ESC or F4. Thanks for checking out my game!Read full article on Community Announcements (Deklaration)






