Underplayed Gems

Pamali: Indonesian Folklore Horror (2018)

Pamali: Indonesian Folklore Horror cover
Developer
Storytale
Publisher
Storytale, Maple Whispering Limited
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.2 of 5, 673 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow-burn, atmospheric horror experience driven by cultural taboos and player choices, where exploration and item interaction build a quiet, uneasy tension.

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What players say

Players praise the game for deeply respecting Indonesian folklore and teaching cultural taboos through its gameplay. It creates tension through atmosphere rather than jump scares, with many endings that require varied choices, though some find the cleaning tasks repetitive and getting all endings a chore.

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