6 Best Horror Games Released by Indonesian Game Publishers

The Indonesian gaming industry lately has been recognized by the international scene as its released several games which go viral within the gamers community. There are several genres that become popular among gamers, one of them is horror games.

Since then, Indonesian game publishers have been massively releasing horror games with unique plots and eye-catching characters to gain attention from the international gamers community. Those horror games eventually become a prima donna for gamers who love to play that kind of genre.

The reason why gamers communities love to play horror games is because these games feature a lot of jumpscares which boost and pump the gamers’ adrenaline. It becomes a ‘challenge’ as well for the gamers to get the game ending with fear of playing it.

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To enrich your references of games, here is the list of 6 best horror games released by Indonesian game publishers that you should know as a gamer!

Indonesian Horror Games

As Indonesian game publishers are getting famous for their horror games, they have successfully modernized the Indonesian gaming industry. The horror games can be played in both English and Indonesian language. With these language choices, the horror games published by Indonesian game publishers are able to reach a bigger audience.

1. DreadOut

Everyone must be familiar enough with a horror game entitled ‘DreadOut’. This horror game became one of the pioneers in Indonesian game industry development. ‘DreadOut’ itself was released by the well-known Indonesian game publishers, Digital Happiness.

In the game, the player will play as Linda who went on a vacation with her school friends and teacher.

During the vacation, Linda suddenly wakes up in a shed. The player is tasked to make Linda get out of the haunting shed before the ghosts capture her. Linda is equipped with only her smartphone to beat and fight the ghosts.

2. DreadOut 2

After the success of ‘DreadOut’, Digital Happiness improved the story plot of the games and released ‘DreadOut 2’ in 2018. The game received a warm welcome from those who have invested their time in the ‘DreadOut’ universe.

The sequel of ‘DreadOut’ brings better gameplay and visuals as the graphics become more smooth and satisfying to play. It presents a unique gaming experience for the gamers.

Throughout the game, players will play as Linda again and pick up her story after the ending of ‘DreadOut’. Linda also can explore the town in a non-linear open world system.

3. Jurig Escape

One of the most famous horror games released by Indonesian game publishers is ‘Jurig Escape’. The game was released in 2009 and became a pioneer as well in the Indonesian horror gaming scene.

Quite similar to ‘DreadOut’, players in ‘Jurig Escape’ will play as a high-school student who wakes up in a haunted school.

The goal of this game is to survive from pocong and other ghosts. One aspect that makes ‘Jurig Escape’ unique is the colt revolver as a weapon for the character to shoot ghosts to complete the mission.

4. Ghaib

Some players may not be familiar enough with this title. The game itself was released by a student of Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) in 2009 and became a hit among horror games enthusiasts.

‘Ghaib’ is set in a dark street with spooky vibes. The players play as Ikrar and Alya, the two main characters of the game. These characters try to escape from Kuntilanak who is chasing them.

The only way to fight the Kuntilanak is by reciting the Quran’s verse Al-Kursi and flash the flashlight to her.

5. Pamali

‘Pamali’ became one of the most well-known horror games released by Indonesian game publishers in 2018. The game, which centers on Indonesian folklore horror, successfully gained significant attention from both national and international gamers.

Since its initial release, StoryTale Studios has gradually released four episodes of ‘Pamali,’ each featuring different kinds of ghosts. With its strong roots in Indonesian folklore horror, ‘Pamali’ earned a 9 out of 10 rating on Steam.

6. Pulang: Insanity

Lastly, another well-known and popular horror game released by Indonesian game publishers is ‘Pulang: Insanity.’ Released in 2020, the game quickly captured the attention of the gaming community.

‘Pulang: Insanity’ is set in 2005, and players take on the role of the main character, Muhammad Rudiansyah, who is overwhelmed by debt. In desperation, Rudiansyah turns to pesugihan, a ritual involving the sacrifice of his own family, to solve his financial troubles.

The game presents Indonesian folklore horror, making ‘Pulang: Insanity’ particularly intriguing for international gamers interested in learning about Indonesian culture. With its compelling plot, ‘Pulang: Insanity’ has earned a 7 out of 10 rating on Steam, and 96% of Google users like the game.

Top 3 Indonesian Game Publishers

Beside the horror games, the gamers community should know the top 3 Indonesian game publishers to enrich their knowledge in the gaming industry. These game publishers have achieved a lot through games that they released.

1. Agate International

Located in Bandung, Agate International has become one of the most famous Indonesian game publishers nowadays. This game publishers established in 2009 as it began as a small developer at the first and expanded their achievement to become the largest publishers in Indonesia.

Agate itself has developed several games which appeal for international gamers, one of them is Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story which was released in 2018 on Steam. To this day, Agate is still making video games for both international and Indonesian gamers.

2. Digital Happiness

Everyone who loves to play horror games must be familiar enough with a game developer called Digital Happiness. It particularly released the most famous Indonesian horror games, DreadOut.

The game successfully took the international gaming scene by storm because of its unique gameplay and plot.

DreadOut eventually became more famous after it was played by the popular streamer of this decade, PewDiePie. Since DreadOut's success in the international gaming scene, Digital Happiness released the sequel of the game and presented an even more challenging and fun experience for gamers.

3. Lentera Studio

Despite being new as the Indonesian game publishers, Lentera Studio has already gained international attention after releasing Ghost Parade in 2019. This game is available for the players on Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC through Steam.

Ghost Parade presents a unique and captivating storyline with exotic illustrations. It is offering players an experience akin to exploring Indonesian folklore through game which is the great way to introduce Indonesian folklore to International gamers.