Filipino game developers have carved out a space in the gaming industry by bringing our very own stories, culture, and daily life directly onto our computer screens. If you want to explore what it’s like to play a game that feels almost like a mirror held up to your own lived experiences while supporting local creators, this list is for you. From the typical high school student life to horror narratives based on our street cultures and folklore, here are eight Filipino-developed games worth checking out.

Lost and Found (Unreleased)

Genre: Adventure-mystery
Where to play: Coming Soon on Steam
Price: TBA

Lost and Found is an adventure-mystery game about returning townsfolk’s lost belongings and uncovering the personal stories behind each item. Its artwork is inspired by the solo developer, Kurt Reodica’s hometown, Luisiana, Laguna. Its hybrid 2D/3D/pixel art style is what makes the game stand out. 

Until Then

Genre: Narrative Adventure/Visual Novel
Where to play: Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5
Price: PHP 650 on Steam

You play as Mark Borja, an ordinary high school student whose routine life takes a surreal turn after an unexpected encounter with a girl named Nicole. As strange phenomena begin to warp reality, memories slip away and people unexpectedly disappear. It unfolds as a deeply moving, personal exploration of grief, friendship, and trauma, brought to life through stunning pixel art and rich, relatable, authentic details of the typical high school experience. 

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Bayani

Genre: Fighting Game
Where to play: Steam
Price: PHP 399.95

Bayani is an action-packed, one-on-one fighting game deeply rooted in Philippine history, culture, and ancient mythology. The game combines fast-paced 2D combat mechanics with vibrant 3D character models inspired by historical national heroes and mythical figures. 

Hapunan

Genre: First-person survival horror
Where to play: https://hapunan.me/en/
Price: Free, in-game purchases

In this eerie survival horror game, you get to play the character of Niko, a late-night balut vendor who simply wants to get his business permit signed. However, a routine errand suddenly becomes a terrifying nightmare as he is dragged into a dark web of local barangay corruption, crime, and physical violence. Hapunan went viral for its raw, uncanny depiction of what it’s like at night in urban areas of the Philippines.

ISO/2004

Genre: Psychological horror
Where to play: itch.io
Price: Pay-what-you-want (Starting at $3.99)

This unsettling psychological thriller follows a photographer whose camera lens uncovers horrifying images that his mind has tried to suppress. As ghostly hauntings begin to manifest around him, an old and unresolved cold case resurfaces to threaten his sanity.

Thin Threads

Genre: Psychological horror
Where to play: Steam, itch.io
Price: $3.19 USD or more on itch.io, PHP 142.00 on Steam

Thin Threads delivers a vulnerable story of a family struggling to survive under the heavy weight of systemic poverty. By shifting between the perspectives of different family members, the narrative reveals how unrelenting financial hardship gradually erodes a household from the inside out. Rather than relying on jump scares or supernatural monsters, the game crafts a quiet, lingering sense of dread that stays with you long after it ends.

Taguan

Genre: Psychological horror/Narrative adventure
Where to play: Steam, itch.io
Price: $2.79 USD or more on itch.io, PHP 104.52 on Steam

While its title comes from the traditional Filipino word for hide-and-seek, Taguan replaces childhood playfulness with oppressive dread. The story follows David Lagani as he watches his hometown collapse into paranoia when a mysterious figure begins abducting local residents. Beneath its unsettling horror elements, the game weaves a poignant story that directly critiques real-world political violence and systemic corruption in the Philippines. 

Ligaw

Genre: Survival/Psychological horror
Where to play: https://ligaw.en.softonic.com/
Price: Free on Softonic

This intense horror game follows a food delivery rider who takes a wrong turn and finds himself trapped in the maze-like back alleys of Caloocan. As he frantically searches for an exit, disturbing auditory hallucinations and terrifying visions begin to warp his environment. 

These games craft incredible worlds that reflect the heart, humor, and horror of everyday Filipino life. If any of these caught your eye, it might be your sign to turn your computer on and get the game night started!

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