1998: The Toll Keeper Story is one of game Indonesia's most anticipated narrative of the year. Developed by Gamechanger StudioThis game invites players into the emotionally charged story of a young pregnant mother named Goddess who had to endure the national crisis.
On October 7, 2025, Gamechanger Studio announced that the game will be released on October 28, 2025. This date was chosen as the launching moment, coinciding with Youth Pledge Day a symbol of struggle and unity in Indonesia.
Goddess Story in 1998: The Toll Keeper Story
Story Goddess set in a fictitious country called Janapa in the year 1998The country is experiencing a crisis in various sectors from economic to socio-political. Dewi who is pregnant has a job as a toll gate guard, with a pregnant belly she has to keep working and face a situation that is beyond her control. In the midst of this crisis Dewi must make decisions that will determine the future of herself, her baby, and the people around her.
This game powerfully illustrates how a mother's love can be a force in times of world collapse. Every choice the player makes has major consequences, which creates a meaningful and emotional gaming experience. Story 1998: The Toll Keeper Story was inspired by the 1998 Asian monetary crisis, especially Indonesia. It captures the uncertainty, injustice and horror of that time while wrapping it in a moral dilemma.
Support for Women in the Gaming Industry
Gamechanger Studio also expressed plans to donate their 20% from the proceeds of the 1998 ArtBook sales: The Toll Keeper Story to support activities Indonesian Woman in Game (IWIG). This move will be a tangible form of support for creative women in gaming who represent the struggles of the Goddess in more than just fiction.
Gamechanger Studio also believes this is in line with Dewi's dream to see the abilities and creativity of Indonesian women properly channeled, just as she hopes to do for her daughters in the future.
Key Features 1998: The Toll Keeper Story
In this game, players will encounter several key features, namely:
- A Survival Mom-to-be: Make daily decisions, not only for yourself but also for the safety of the unborn child.
- Narrative Simulation Game: Check vehicles, check documents, and see the identity of passing drivers. Meanwhile, we must survive with limited resources and increasing tension around us.
- Simple decisions, big consequences: Every choice is important! Who is allowed to pass, who is denied, and how to deal with moral dilemmas in the midst of chaos?
- 90s-inspired Visual Style: The combination of dot textures, old paper aesthetics, and a distinctive sepia filter depicts the limitations of printed materials from the era and immerses the game in a 90s atmosphere.
Release information
Here are the details of the release information:
- Genre : Narrative, Simulation, Choices-Matter
- Platform: Steam (PC) and Google PlayStore
- Release Date : October 28, 2025
- Price: $ 11.99 | Rp. 98,000 (with 18% discount on release)
How? are you interested in playing this game? besides that you can also support this game by putting it on your wishlist on the page Steam.
