Separuh Interactive revealed the announcement trailer for "Agni: Village of Calamity," a third-person puzzle-exploration game, during the Six One Indie Showcase this month [1, 2].
The reveal introduces a new title to the indie horror landscape, blending investigative gameplay with a specific cultural setting to attract PC gamers.
The game follows the story of Agni, an investigator who decides to defy official orders [1, 2]. This decision leads the protagonist to explore a remote village in Indonesia, where the narrative shifts into a horror-filled experience [1, 2].
As a puzzle-exploration title, the game tasks players with navigating the mysteries of the village while managing the atmospheric tension of the setting [1, 2]. The trailer emphasizes the isolation of the location and the risks Agni takes by ignoring his directives [1, 2].
Separuh Interactive said the title is slated for a future release on PC via the Steam platform [1, 2]. The studio used the Six One Indie Showcase as the primary venue to generate interest and establish the game's visual identity [1, 2].
Details regarding the specific release date or gameplay mechanics remain limited following the trailer's debut [1, 2]. The showcase continues to serve as a platform for smaller developers to reach a wider audience before their official launches [1, 2].
“A third-person puzzle-exploration game”
The announcement of Agni: Village of Calamity highlights a growing trend of indie developers utilizing regional folklore and specific cultural geography—in this case, rural Indonesia—to create distinct horror atmospheres. By focusing on a 'puzzle-exploration' hybrid, Separuh Interactive is positioning the game to appeal to players who prefer narrative-driven tension over traditional action-horror.
