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Petaka: The Bloodline Curse

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Horror feels different when it comes from your own backyard. Petaka, a student-made horror game supported by IGDX Bootcamp 2024, delivers a truly local twist. Instead of haunted mansions or western folklore, this game digs into Indonesia’s own mystical fears. It creates a chilling experience rooted in cultural horror, while still giving players the thrill […]

Fear into Power: The Meek Mirtho

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Power is not always about size or strength. Sometimes, it is about wit. The Meek Mirtho, a student project from GAMESEED 2025, takes this idea and wraps it in a playful yet strategic roguelite experience. At first glance, it looks lighthearted, with cartoon-style visuals and quirky characters. But under that surface lies a game about […]

Healing in the Fire: A War Angels Story

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War games often put players on the battlefield, commanding squads or holding a rifle. But what happens when the battlefield is not a trench, but a crowded hospital hall filled with wounded civilians and exhausted doctors? This upcoming survival management game shifts the spotlight to those who fight not with weapons, but with medicine, compassion, […]

WARNA Game: Romance, Mystery, and Scars Beneath the Surface

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Love stories are rarely simple, but in the WARNA game, every choice carries weight far beyond the classroom walls. Set in Bandung, Indonesia, this dating sim is more than sweet conversations and after-school confessions. It hides secrets, scars, and a mystery that pushes players to question how much they are willing to sacrifice for the […]

Forging Dreams: Smith’s Chronicles and the Art of Rebuilding

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In a world where cozy life sims often lean on farming or fishing, Smith’s Chronicles dares to go in another direction. It pulls players into the heart of craftsmanship, letting them step into the forge and shape destiny with every strike of the hammer. The game blends blacksmithing, town-building, and heartfelt storytelling, creating a warm […]

Beyond The Spirit Gate: A Journey Between Two Worlds

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Indie games often shine brightest when they lean into atmosphere and storytelling. The Spirit Gate takes this strength to another level by blending platforming challenges with a haunting horror setting. Instead of overwhelming you with cheap tricks, the game creates an eerie realm filled with mystery, where every step brings you closer to answers that […]

When Shadows Wear Faces: Lost Eclipse Retro Horror Detective Game

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The horror genre has always thrived on tension, mystery, and atmosphere. But Lost Eclipse pushes those elements further by blending psychological depth with detective gameplay. With its retro visuals and survival-driven investigation system, the game offers a chilling experience that feels both familiar and refreshingly new. Enter the Nightmare Every city hides secrets, but some […]

Grieving – Rituals, Puzzles, and Ghostly Secrets

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Indie horror has a way of reaching into emotions that blockbuster titles rarely touch. Grieving, the latest project from Flycat Games, doesn’t rely on cheap jump scares or loud noises. Instead, it draws you into an unsettling ritual inside a haunted boarding house, where puzzles and whispers reveal truths too heavy to ignore. With a […]

Tahu Bulat Simulator: Build Your Fried Tofu Empire

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Ever dreamed of running your own street food empire from the back of a truck? Tahu Bulat Simulator makes that dream come true in the most playful way possible. This made-in-Indonesia game turns the everyday joy of fried tofu into a cooking adventure filled with humor, nostalgia, and charm. This casual title quickly won the […]

Ciel Fledge: Raise the Future

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Ciel Fledge: A Daughter Raising Simulator by Studio Namaapa brings a heartfelt story mixed with engaging management gameplay. In this world, humanity has escaped to floating cities to survive the threat of GIGANT, a colossal alien enemy that left Earth in ruins. Among these cities, ARK-3 becomes your new home, where you meet and adopt […]

HR Simulator: Hire, Fire, Inspire

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HR Simulator, developed by Animesme & Sangnila, gives players the chance to step into the challenging yet rewarding world of human resources. You start from the ground floor, gradually climbing the corporate ladder while balancing professional demands with personal life. This journey is not just about numbers and targets, but also about choices, instincts, and […]

Race Through Myth to Escape From Naraka

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Escape from Naraka throws you into a pulse-pounding sprint through a Balinese nightmare. You play as a man on a desperate mission to save his beloved from Rangda, the fearsome Leyak Queen. Every step pushes you through danger, sharp jumps, and supernatural threats inside a cursed temple. The result is a unique mix of cultural […]