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A narrative horror game set in the daily lives of Indonesian society. Interact with various mystical objects as you explore haunted places, unravel their lingering mysteries, and experience how Indonesian myth, taboo and culture, combined with your choices, shape the course of your nights.
Pamali: Indonesian Folklore Horror is a indie, adventure and horror game
developed by Storytale
and published by Storytale and Maple Whispering Limited.
Released on December 27th 2018 is available only on Windows
in 3 languages: English, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese.
It has received 649 reviews of which 546 were positive and 103 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. 😊
The game is currently priced at 14.79€ on Steam.
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- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 64-bit
- Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-7200U CPU @ 2.50Ghz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 940MX
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 2 GB available space
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Pamali: Indonesian Folklore Horror is a first-person psychological horror game that distinguishes itself by embracing the myths, customs, and supernatural beliefs of Indonesia instead of following the familiar formula of Western horror. Developed by Storytale and published by Storytale together with Maple Whispering Limited, the game places players in an unsettling environment where every decision has consequences rooted in local traditions. Rather than depending on constant jump scares, it creates fear through atmosphere, folklore, and the uncertainty of whether your actions are unknowingly breaking sacred taboos. This cultural foundation gives the game a unique identity and allows it to stand apart from many other indie horror experiences. The story follows Jaka, who returns to his old family home with the intention of preparing it for sale after a personal tragedy. What begins as a simple task of cleaning, organizing, and sorting through forgotten belongings slowly turns into a disturbing journey filled with paranormal encounters and long-buried family secrets. As players move from room to room, they uncover clues about the home's history while experiencing increasingly unsettling supernatural events. The narrative unfolds gradually through environmental storytelling, conversations, and exploration, rewarding players who take the time to investigate every corner of the house. Since player choices influence the direction of the story, each playthrough can reveal different events and endings, adding meaningful replay value. One of the game's most original mechanics revolves around respecting or violating Indonesian customs known as pamali, which refer to traditional prohibitions believed to invite misfortune or supernatural punishment. Nearly every interaction with the environment can affect the outcome of the story. Rearranging furniture, throwing away personal belongings, opening certain objects, or interacting with the house in seemingly harmless ways may trigger unexpected paranormal responses. This system transforms ordinary household activities into tense decision-making moments because players are never entirely certain whether they are acting appropriately. Instead of relying on combat or complicated survival mechanics, the game builds suspense through the fear of making the wrong choice. The atmosphere is where Pamali delivers some of its strongest moments. The old family house feels believable, detailed, and filled with memories that slowly become more unsettling as supernatural activity escalates. The sound design deserves particular praise, using subtle environmental noises, distant footsteps, unexplained whispers, and eerie silence to create a persistent feeling of unease. Rather than overwhelming players with nonstop scares, the game carefully builds tension over time, allowing anticipation to become just as frightening as the ghosts themselves. The supernatural entities are inspired by authentic Indonesian folklore, giving each encounter a distinctive identity that differs from the more commonly seen horror creatures in other games. Visually, the game presents realistic environments that emphasize immersion over graphical spectacle. While the visuals may not push modern hardware to its limits, the detailed interior spaces and effective lighting create an oppressive atmosphere that complements the psychological horror. Exploration is deliberately paced, encouraging players to pay attention to environmental details and hidden story elements rather than rushing toward objectives. Some players may find the slower progression less exciting than action-focused horror titles, but those who appreciate narrative-driven experiences will likely enjoy the careful pacing and gradual unraveling of the mystery. Pamali: Indonesian Folklore Horror succeeds because it combines authentic cultural storytelling with meaningful player choice and effective psychological horror. Its strongest achievement lies in transforming Indonesian folklore into an engaging gameplay system where traditions directly influence the experience instead of serving as simple background lore. Although its measured pace and emphasis on exploration may not appeal to everyone, the memorable atmosphere, branching narrative, immersive sound design, and culturally inspired supernatural themes make it a standout horror adventure. It offers both an entertaining ghost story and an insightful introduction to Indonesian folklore, making it an easy recommendation for players looking for something refreshingly different within the horror genre. Rating: 8/10
Pamali The White Lady is a really cool gateway into Indonesian urban legends. The idea of combining culture and horror is already interesting, but what makes the game stand out is that it doesn't just slap Indonesian folklore onto a generic horror game. It deeply respects the culture and actively incorporates it into the gameplay. My favorite part is the report you get after each ending. It explains which actions were considered respectful and which were not, teaching the player about Indonesian customs and beliefs. For example, I found it fascinating that sharp objects are believed to offer protection against spirits. The main hub also features a bulletin board that gradually fills up with information, evidence, and facts. The more endings you discover, the more you learn, which gives exploration a real sense of purpose. As for the gameplay itself, it's solid. The visuals are good, the atmosphere is tense, and some of the scares land really well. That said, not every scare is a winner. A few come across as a bit cheap or even goofy, which can break the tension at times, but these are relatively minor issues. My main grievance lies with the endings. Some of them are incredibly specific and feel almost impossible to discover without a guide. I don't mind a bit of trial and error, but certain requirements are so obscure that they feel unreasonable. On top of that, several endings are very repetitive. A lot of them boil down to cleaning the entire house and then doing one specific extra action, which becomes tedious after the third or fourth run. Overall, Pamali The White Lady is an amazing horror game and a fascinating look into Indonesian folklore. It's a great experience for horror fans, but completionists should be prepared for a fair amount of repetition and some frustratingly obscure ending requirements.
So far, what I really love about this game is the atmosphere. As a horror game enthusiast, i really enjoyed the ghost (the white lady) messing around with you. This game is one of the good ways if you want to learn about the Indonesian folklore, learning about the taboos, dos and don'ts, creates a good introduction towards the Indonesian culture. Now about the game, the game is enjoyable for the first few playthroughs but as you have done so enough times the game becomes repetitive and you might end up getting the same ending over and over again. plus the tasks in the game are the same all the time so you might find it tedious too, also due to the lack of clear instructions the game becomes frustrating at times and you have to search and roam around the same place for quite a while. After nearly about 4 hrs of gameplay, i began to find the game boring and repetitive. in the end the game is like telling you to get access to multiple endings if you do what the game doesn't want you to do. You just have to tease the ghost or break the taboos to move on which is kinda funny but in game scary at the same time. Despite all of this the game manages to respect the Indonesian culture and has no means to disrespects in anyways and can be taken as a scary educational series if you are interested in the Indonesian folklore. But after a while, you might want to pull away as there is nothing new to do and the game is tedious. Nevertheless it is a really nicely done indie title and it really scared me, i had to think before moving or even interacting with some objects. I personally found the lore and story telling of the game to be very interesting and the best part the ATMOSPHERE. So yeah, I recommend the game if you want to experience the Asian horror because the atmosphere of the game is worth it, but the game is repetitive and the mechanics of the game don't hold much scope for the constant replayability.
I very much like this game and its episodes (with the exception of the last one...), it's a quite interesting premise to go over multiple stories while dealing with creatures/ghosts from folklore, learning about customs and seeing different outcomes. However, a criticism I have is that while it is fun to experience each story maybe one, two or three times... getting every single ending is quite the chore due to them needing quite minuscule difference in actions between each other for endings that are pretty much just variations of each other. Some endings could've easily been condensed into one... or maybe just not have an achievement for every single variation. BUT, if you're not like me who cares about getting achievements, then this won't be a problem for you. Go out there and experience the game, try new things and explore each chapter, have fun!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pamali: Indonesian Folklore Horror is currently priced at 14.79€ on Steam.
No, Pamali: Indonesian Folklore Horror is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 14.79€ on Steam.
Yes, Pamali: Indonesian Folklore Horror received 546 positive votes out of a total of 649 achieving a rating of 7.93.
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Pamali: Indonesian Folklore Horror was developed by Storytale and published by Storytale and Maple Whispering Limited.
Yes, Pamali: Indonesian Folklore Horror is playable and fully supported on Windows.
No, Pamali: Indonesian Folklore Horror is not playable on MacOS.
No, Pamali: Indonesian Folklore Horror is not playable on Linux.
Pamali: Indonesian Folklore Horror is a single-player game.
Yes, there are 5 DLCs available for Pamali: Indonesian Folklore Horror. Explore additional content available for Pamali: Indonesian Folklore Horror on Steam.
No, Pamali: Indonesian Folklore Horror does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
No, Pamali: Indonesian Folklore Horror does not support Steam Remote Play.
Yes, Pamali: Indonesian Folklore Horror is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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Storytale
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Storytale,
Maple Whispering Limited
Release
27 Dec 2018
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