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2018PCSteam Deck playable82 % positive14.79 €

Pamali is a point-and-click horror adventure in four episodes that immerses you in Indonesian folklore. Ghosts like Kuntilanak and Pocong wait behind taboos you would be wise to respect.

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Fantasy setting
Dark, serious atmosphere
Strong, story-driven narrative

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The closest matches for Pamali: Indonesian Folklore Horror are Detention, Fran Bow and Dracula 3: The Path of the Dragon. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Pamali: Indonesian Folklore Horror special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Best alternative overall: Detention 91% match – Dread and tension
Newest alternative: Creepy Tale 3: Ingrid Penance 89% match – released 2023

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Detention

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2017PCPlayStationNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified95 % positive11.99 €

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