2. Pamali: Indonesian Folklore Horror
The word “Pamali” comes from the Sundanese language, which means something that should be respected and should not be violated. The game titled Pamali: Indonesian Folklor Horror was released by StoryTale Studios in 2018.
Pamali is a horror game inspired by Indonesian mystical legends, such as Kuntilanak, Pocong, Tuyul, and Leak. The game packs a story with a detective feel, using a collection of emails from correspondents who have experiences with the supernatural. Through independent research into other realms, Pamali presents a storytelling that feels real, especially for Indonesians, as the themes raised are often considered “taboo” to be told.
3. Jurig Escape
Jurig Escape game, released in 2022 with its developer by Ozysoft is a game that tests your logic by solving puzzles in a world full of mystery. This Indonesian horror game is very suspenseful. You will follow the adventures of a high school girl who tries to uncover the reason behind the many ghosts in her school.
During the game, you’ll encounter creepy local ghosts, such as pocong, kuntilanak, and tuyul. Get ready to feel the tension! Interestingly, you only need to use your phone’s camera to exorcise the ghosts.
4. DreadOut
This Indonesian horror game has gained popularity all over the world. There have been three DreadOut series released, namely DreadOut, DreadOut Keepers of The Dark, and DreadOut 2. Released by Digital Happiness in 2014, this game features typical Indonesian ghost characters such as sundel bolong, kuntilanak, and pocong.
DreadOut is a survival horror game that follows the story of Linda, a high school student, and her friends who are trapped in a deserted town whose inhabitants are ghosts. Interestingly, you only need to use the camera to chase the ghosts away.
5. Nightmare Side
Nightmare Side: The Game, which was originally set to release on May 30, 2024, has been delayed by Hige Studio to make improvements. Now, Hige Studio has announced that the Full Release version is available on Steam for PC.
Indonesian horror game, Nightmare Side: The Game, is set in the office of Radio Ardan station in Bandung. Based on a radio show that has long captured the attention of the community with spooky stories from real-life locals, the game aims to translate the iconic experience of the show into a video game format, while preserving and popularizing local urban legends.
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