1998: The Toll Keeper Story (2025)

Developer: GameChanger Studio
Publisher: GameChanger Studio, CC_Games, Beep Japan Inc.
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Indie, Simulation
Rating: 4.6 of 5, 353 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 6.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A slow, somber simulation that weighs survival and moral choices against the backdrop of a collapsing nation, making every decision feel heavy and personal.

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What players say

Players praise the game for capturing the despair and humanity of the 1998 Indonesian riots, though they find it too short at around 3 hours. Some note the difficulty is low, while others say it piles on obligations with little pay, and reviews split on whether upgrades feel meaningful.

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