LIRE is a survival horror game by ZheroIsland that follows the story of Eve Antoinette and her cat, Sebastian. What starts as a simple search quickly turns into a nightmare inside a mysterious mansion filled with restless spirits. So, what’s the game like? Nostalgia Turns Into Terror Sometimes, the places we miss the most are […]
Picture a world overrun by zombies. They’re hungry for flesh and there are loads of them. Every shadow is a threat, and you have to be quick-witted and accurate to survive. DelayedSun, crafted by solo developer Steward Melvin Tang, brings players into a gripping third-person shooter survival horror experience set in a post-apocalyptic nightmare. Players […]
The Indonesian horror game industry continues to show growth, presenting works inspired by local stories. One title that has caught the eye is The Forgotten Village of Gondomayit. Unlike mainstream horror, this game embraces a strong Javanese cultural atmosphere, complete with symbols, rituals, and legends, creating an authentic yet suspenseful gaming experience. Diving into Local […]
What would you do if poverty pushed you to the edge, and the only way out was through a dark ritual? Pulang Insanity by OZYSOFT takes this bizarre idea and turns it into a chilling horror story. This Indonesian indie game mixes the local myths with psychological terror, creating an experience that is both frightening […]
Have you ever heard the word Pamali? In Indonesian culture, Pamali refers to taboos or restrictions that should never be broken. Violating them is believed to bring unsettling consequences, often beyond human understanding. Now imagine those myths brought into an interactive experience. How would it feel to face something unexplainable that demands you to pay […]
If we talk about local horror games, Indonesia is the heaven of eerie folklores and myths that are potentially made into interactive games. DreadOut is a third-person supernatural horror game developed by Digital Happiness, an Indonesian indie studio. The game places players in the shoes of Linda, a high school student trapped in an eerie, […]
Linda’s bone-chilling journey within DreadOut has not yet concluded. Digital Happiness carries on the story in DreadOut 2. Third-person horror adventure builds on the original game’s success by blending Indonesian folklore with urban legends. Players once again wield Linda’s trusty smartphone to sense and capture ghosts, but this time, the gameplay introduces new melee combat […]
DreadOut 3 continues the terrifying saga of Linda Meillinda, the courageous high school student turned Keeper of the Dark. This third-person horror adventure plunges players into an interdimensional rabbit hole where Linda must confront an unseen power threatening the delicate balance between light and darkness. Building on the success of the previous games, DreadOut 3 […]
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 […]
Windah Horror Adventure 2 is a wacky indie horror game from Aim to Mite, or mainly known as Livander Gamedev. A mix of horror, comedy, and local ghost boss battles makes this game super unique. So what is it about? Windah Basudara Horror There’s always something special about Indonesian horror, it just hits differently. Especially […]
Fragmented Memories Arc One is a psychological horror game made by Platomenti using the RPG Maker engine. With hand-painted anime visuals, original music, and a mysterious story about James Charouz searching for his missing wife in Mayoni Village. Let’s check it out! A Mysterious Beginning From the very start, this game will make you wonder, […]
Pikabuu The Silent Night is a horror game made by Joykeratif, once again with that signature low-poly PSX vibe. This one tells a story of bullying, filled with gore, but at the same time delivers a very strong moral message. Let’s discuss it! An Unusual Christmas Normally, Christmas is all about presents, cakes, and warm […]
