Celebrating Indonesia's 80th Independence Day, it's the perfect moment to support the work of local creators through a series of Indonesian games that are exciting, varied, and ready to accompany your free time. There are horror games that give you goosebumps, warm narratives, classic JRPGs that make you nostalgic, and competitive arcades to play with friends. All of them were born from Indonesian studios that continue to actively work on PC, console, and mobile.
Happy 80th Independence Day - freedom to work, freedom to play!
1) A Space for the Unbound
A narrative adventure set in '90s Indonesia with beautiful pixel-art and a coming-of-age story sprinkled with supernatural touches, it features emotional moments, light humor, and a creative "space dive" mechanic to delve into the characters' minds.
Developer: Mojiken Studio (publisher: Toge Productions)
Platform: PC (Windows), PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One/Series, Nintendo Switch, iOS
2) Coffee Talk (including Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly)
Simulate a barista who chats with customers late into the night, making drinks while listening to their stories, accompanied by a warm lo-fi soundtrack that makes the play session feel intimate and relaxing.
Developer: Toge Productions
Platform: PC (Windows), PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One/Series, Nintendo Switch
3) DreadOut 2
An archipelago-inspired third-person horror that combines local urban legends, haunted location exploration, and smartphone cameras as the main tools to uncover mysteries and face supernatural creatures.
Developer: Digital Happiness
Platform: PC (Windows), PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One/Series, Nintendo Switch
4) Pamali: Indonesian Folklore Horror
An Indonesian folklore-based horror experience that forces players to think about the boundaries of "pamali", presenting moral dilemmas, impactful choices, and a tense, silent atmosphere.
Developer: StoryTale Studios
Platform: PC (Windows)
5) When the Past Was Around
A poetic narrative puzzle about love, loss, and letting go, presented through illustrative visuals and soft music that come together in a series of lighthearted puzzles full of symbols.
Developer: Mojiken Studio
Platform: PC (Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
6) Legrand Legacy: Tale of the Fatebounds
A classic-style JRPG with turn-based combat, a vast fantasy world, and epic scoring, it delivers a nostalgic PS2-era feel as well as a satisfying tactical challenge.
Developer: SEMISOFT
Platform: PC (Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
7) Rage in Peace
A narrative platformer full of unexpected traps that offers dark humor and reflections on mortality, challenging both dexterity and patience through devious level design.
Developer: Rolling Glory Jam
Platform: PC (Windows), Nintendo Switch
8) Ultra Space Battle Brawl
A fast-paced arcade that marries the spirit of Pong and fighting, offering short, intense matches that are easy to learn and fun to play with friends in the same room.
Developer: Mojiken Studio
Platform: Nintendo Switch, PC (Windows)
9) Infectonator (series, including Infectonator 3: Apocalypse)
A hilarious zombie outbreak-themed micro-strategy, offering addictive progression loops, funny upgrades, and deployment optimization challenges to achieve the highest score.
Developer: Toge Productions
Platform: PC (Windows), Mobile (iOS/Android)
10) Ghost Parade
A side-scrolling adventure inspired by Indonesian myths with unique character illustrations, a magical forest setting, and ecological messages that are felt throughout the journey.
Developer: Lantern Studio
Platform: PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC (Windows)
