# SILK - A Leo Parker Adventure — Puzzle graphic novel > Puzzle graphic novel adventure game with hand-drawn art and a historical mystery. (iPhone/iPad app by Pixlab.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silk-a-leo-parker-adventure/id6448728936 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Pixlab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1556904393) - Category: Games, Adventure, Puzzle - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.40/5 from 121 App Store ratings · 83 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 12.2 · 612 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2024-09-22 - Data updated: 2026-08-14 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silk-a-leo-parker-adventure/id6448728936/reviews.md ## What is SILK? A new Leo Parker adventure from the creators of SAND! 1917. Warlords fight for control over China. Leo Parker is teaching at the University of Oxford when he receives a letter from his friend and Mentor, Sir Francis. He is in danger, and needs Leo’s help. Leo must travel to China and unravel the mystery Sir Francis has become entangled in. Silk is part puzzle game, part adventure, part graphic novel. Search Sir Francis’ home for clues, meet diverse characters, retrace Sir Francis’ steps and locate the ancient palace of a long dead Ming empress. Silk is by far our biggest adventure yet! * Beautiful hand-drawn artwork. * A rich story that unfolds over the course of the game. * Over 50 challenging puzzles. * A detailed hint system to nudge you in the right direction. * Each puzzle has an easier mode for if you get really stuck. * Intuitive inventory system. * Optimised for the latest devices. * A unique alternate-history story. * Try the first level of Leo’s latest adventure for free! Perfect for fans of adventure, point-and-click and Myst-like games as well as those entirely new to the genre, Silk is a must-buy! ## Key features - Hand-drawn artwork - Rich unfolding story - Over 50 challenging puzzles - Detailed hint system - Easier puzzle mode - Intuitive inventory system - Alternate-history story ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Full Game! | $1.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of SILK? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Excellent puzzles - 🎨 Beautiful artwork and graphics - 📚 Engaging story and narrative - 🔍 Challenging yet rewarding puzzles - 🎮 Enjoyable gameplay experience - 💡 Helpful hint system **Cons** - 🐛 Glitches and bugs - 🤔 Non-intuitive puzzles - 🕹️ Inconsistent puzzle difficulty - 📚 Lack of adequate in-game hints - 🤷‍♀️ Unsatisfactory customer support **Commonly reported bugs** - Inability to progress due to missing items - Puzzles not functioning as intended - Scaling issues between map and symbols - Freezing or crashing during gameplay **Most requested features** - Chinese language version - Walkthrough or solution guide - Ability to rotate screen while playing - More cultural accuracy in setting and details ## Recent user reviews (10 of 83) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silk-a-leo-parker-adventure/id6448728936/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Pleasant surprise *2026-06-29, version 1.14* Great little puzzler point and click! Once I started I couldn’t put it down until I finished it (and its sister game- ‘Sand’) a few hours later… puzzles were the perfect amount of challenging; rarely too easy, very occasionally too difficult but the unlimited progressive tips provided gave ample assistance to get past any hurdles and continue gameplay. If only more games in this genre were so well thought out, well written and well executed! Impressive work devs! Much appreciated :-) ### 3/5 — derivative *2026-06-17, version 1.14* Some of the puzzles I think were WAY too hard, but they were generally interesting. It was really annoying having to click sometimes three to four times just to reach a place already visible. The story itself was boring, there was no growth and plays into annoyingly repeated story arcs: white saviour, devious asian woman who seduces the saviour in order to use him and “cursed” treasure that kills everyone who touches it… there are better point and click puzzle games out there which are free. ### 3/5 — Great art, lackluster story and puzzles *2026-04-25, version 1.14* I enjoyed Sand, but Silk was a bit of a slog. The puzzles are all pretty basic and similar, and the play is limited (meaning not a lot of moving around to figure things out, limited clickable areas). The best thing is the clean artwork and the sound design. The storyline is corny and outdated, with a square-jawed white man visiting a madam in China and taking on a mysterious young woman sidekick in an exotic land. Gave weird regressive vibes that detracted from the gameplay. There are some fun possibilities with the use of maps and potions and cool locations, so I hope the developers push more in that direction and have more fun with the characters rather than going for crusty tales of colonial-style intrigue. The game definitely looks great. ### 4/5 — Great but with issues *2026-03-14, version 1.14* Firstly this game has a really good plot, the visuals seem quite pretty and non ai (which I’m thankful for) and the puzzles are intriguing and they actually make you think which i haven’t experienced with a puzzle game for a while :). My main issue is that I was stuck on a level for a good amount of time and I tried to find any type of walkthrough or guide on the internet as the instructions from the game weren’t really helpful for that level and the walkthrough was only for levels 1-6 and thats it! so I tried to contact the game developer who was quite helpful and supportive with the issue, but by that point my game started bugging/ freezing and I had to reset all my progress :(. Luckily that fixed the bugs but I was disheartened nonetheless. so !!!!LEVEL HELP +SPOILER!!!! so if your stuck in the level which needs you to collect the scrolls for the potion/concoction the last scroll is on the middle table on the upper right part of the screen where two papers are hanging one of the papers is the scroll :) ### 5/5 — Perfectly balanced, great game *2026-02-27, version 1.14* I’ll just list what I love 1. They give you a great experience before asking for basically nothing for the full game 2. The art is amazing 3. The puzzles are perfectly balanced. Not too easy and not too hard. It’s great. 4. The story is engaging and the cut scenes give you a perfect amount of story and info, no fluff. Great game. I wish I found it sooner. Great work ### 5/5 — Atmospheric story and great puzzles *2025-12-09, version 1.14* I loved the orientalness of this game with its music and story and puzzles ### 5/5 — Indiana Jones adventure.. *2025-11-18, version 1.14* I enjoyed this..It’s lengthy enough..took me a couple days to finish..The storyline was great and easy to follow..Puzzles aplenty..; with an easy version, instead of skip option. ..It reminded me of an Indiana jones story line.. ### 3/5 — Ok puzzles but story was lacking *2025-11-10, version 1.14* I love these types of games generally but the story was kind of annoying. Didn’t really make sense except in an extremely colonial way. If you just want the puzzles it’s fun but not as good as other story and puzzle point-and-clicks out there that are the whole package. Not really worth the cost to me. If the clueless British man charging in to be the hero in a random country he claims to know a lot about but doesn’t seem to at all angle was more tongue in cheek I’d have enjoyed it but it just didn’t really even make the story make sense the way it was. Ok but disappointing. ### 2/5 — Bug Issue *2025-10-21, version 1.14* In the library, having done all the book puzzles and picked up the Sir Francis’ boom about Imperial palaces, the game has frozen. Nothing I do can unfreeze and the game is stuck at the scene where the books are in size order. Please fix this bug. ### 5/5 — loved it overall! *2025-10-11, version 1.14* i really enjoyed this game! i just loved knowing that the art was hand drawn and its graphic novel style — seriously that's so impressive in and of itself. as far as gameplay, i was hooked from start to finish. the puzzles were challenging enough and i loved the wide variety of them which made it hard to put down. i finished it in a few hours. as far as the story, it was engaging, though i found the white guy in china/white savior setup both cliché and problematic. there were also several typos that were annoying when reading. i would love the option to go back to re-read if you accidentally tap and miss some of the story (which i did several times). all that said, and despite the issues i had, this was a very enjoyable game that i would recommend to anyone that enjoys a good puzzle or escape game. really hoping another installment in this series is in the works! ## Frequently asked questions about SILK ### What is SILK - A Leo Parker Adventure about? SILK is a puzzle graphic novel adventure game set in 1917 China. Players follow Leo Parker as he investigates a mystery for his friend, Sir Francis. The game combines puzzle-solving with a rich, unfolding story and beautiful hand-drawn artwork. ### What are the key features of SILK? Key features include over 50 challenging puzzles, a detailed hint system with an easier mode, beautiful hand-drawn artwork, an intuitive inventory system, and a unique alternate-history story. The game offers a rich narrative that unfolds as you play. ### How much does SILK cost? The first level of SILK is available to try for free. The game operates on a free with in-app purchases model, allowing you to unlock the full adventure after trying the initial content. ### What kind of puzzles can I expect in SILK? SILK features over 50 challenging puzzles integrated into its narrative. These puzzles are designed to be challenging but also offer a detailed hint system and an easier mode for those who get stuck, ensuring a smooth experience for all players. ### Who is SILK - A Leo Parker Adventure for? This game is ideal for fans of adventure games, point-and-click titles, and games similar to Myst. It's also suitable for players new to the genre who enjoy story-driven experiences with engaging puzzles and unique settings. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.14 — 2025-02-21 • Various fixes and improvements. ### 1.13 — 2025-02-18 • Various fixes and improvements. ### 1.12 — 2024-12-03 • Added some more SFX. • Various other small fixes and improvements. ### 1.11 — 2024-11-27 * Minor fixes and improvements. ### 1.10 — 2024-11-22 • New SFX added! • Lots of fixes and improvements! ## Apps similar to SILK | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Adventure Escape Mysteries](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adventure-escape-mysteries/id1419796608) | 4.8 (21,137) | Free | Games | | [Rooms & Exits: Puzzle Escape](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rooms-and-exits-puzzle-escape/id1549643882) | 4.7 (14,105) | Free | Games | | [Muse's Mystery & Logic Puzzle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/muses-mystery-and-logic-puzzle/id1557831262) | 4.4 (100) | Free | Games | | [Escape Time: Puzzle Brain Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escape-time-puzzle-brain-game/id1483021623) | 4.6 (13,871) | Free | Games | | [Escape Rooms: Room Escape](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escape-rooms-room-escape/id1296686566) | 4.7 (3,586) | Free | Games | | [Diggy's Adventure Quest: Maze](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diggys-adventure-quest-maze/id1067644352) | 4.5 (43,432) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Pixlab - [SAND - A Leo Parker Adventure](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-a-leo-parker-adventure/id1556904391) - [Zoe & the Magic Escape](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zoe-and-the-magic-escape/id1564473259) All apps by Pixlab: https://appshunter.io/developer/1556904393 ## Related topics [the adventures of leo and lua](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/the-adventures-of-leo-and-lua) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-14.*