LIST: Filipino Indie Games to try

FILIPINOS tend to scream out of enthusiasm whenever they see a representation of their ethnicity in pop culture.

In today’s time—thanks to the advancement of technology and independent developers, this type of representation is something that is no longer impossible to do. 

The best part? These games can be easily be accessed in various platforms.

To explore more of this, here are some Filipino inspired video games that each Filipino gamers should play.

Jeepney Simulator by Spacezero Interactive

Released in September 2023 by Joshua Renzie and his 3D artist friend Alvin Vann Arapoc, Jeepney Simulator is a Filipino driving game that features the day-to-day life of a Jeepney driver.

Jeepney Simulator can be played through video game digital distribution service Steam.

Strandead by Solitary Studios

Created by a 23-year-old self-employed game developer Keneth Agar—Stranded is a zombie survival game that is inspired by Left 4 Dead.

The game features a “tambay” (an unemployed citizen) who needs to find a way in order to survive the zombie virus outbreak in the country. 

The full game is planned to be released next year but gamers can try its demo version on itch.io.

Until Then by Polychroma Games

If you’re looking for a game that is inspired by the Philippine cultures and locations, “Until Then,” by Polychroma Games might be the one for you.

Until Then contains an adventure gameplay that also includes an interactive feature—following the life of a character named Mark as he goes on an adventure.

Released just a month a go, the game can be played on platforms such as Steam for PC and the Playstation store for PS5.

Lutong Bahay by Millemium Flames

Set in Olongapo City, “Lutong Bahay,” is a cooking game that features Filipino dishes. The game is centered on Dalisay’s dream to be a chef with the help of her Lola’s cookbook.

Lutong Bahay is set to be released on the Play Store but for the meantime, players can play it on itch.io for free.