Fun Fact: In the Philippines, balut is the undisputed king of midnight street food. You’ll usually hear the vendor before you see them, calling out "Baluuuut!" into the quiet night air. It’s a savory delicacy eaten in distinct steps: crack a small hole at the top, sip the rich, warm broth inside, and then season the rest with salt and vinegar. For street vendors working the graveyard shift, it’s a vital burst of energy to keep the shadows at bay.
The Game
Hapunan is a tense, story-driven psychological horror experience steeped in the dark underbelly of Filipino culture and folklore.
What began as a passion project built in the Unity Engine has transformed into a gritty, atmospheric nightmare designed to keep players on the edge of their seats. As a debut release, Hapunan delivers a raw, uncompromising look at survival, sacrifice, and the terrifying realities that hide just beneath the surface of everyday life.
The Story
Step into the worn-out slippers of Niko, a hardworking street vendor just trying to make an honest living selling balut under the dim glow of midnight streetlamps.
All Niko wanted was a standard business permit to keep his livelihood afloat. Instead, a routine trip to the local hall drags him headfirst into a lethal web of corruption, systemic rot, and ancient malice. As the sun sets, you will uncover a sickening secret linking the influential Barangay Captain, an inner circle of dangerous syndicates, and a violent history the community tried desperately to bury.
The deeper you dig, the more the lines blur between local urban legends and real-world monsters. To protect your family from an unforgiving system, you must navigate a treacherous neighborhood where every shadow watches you, and every choice carries a heavy price.
Key Features
Authentic Filipino Horror: Experience a unique setting rarely explored in gaming, blending modern municipal corruption with localized dread, cultural nuances, and atmospheric grit.
Tense Psychological Gameplay: Balance survival and investigation. Search for the truth while avoiding deadly encounters in an environment where you are always outmatched.
High-Stakes Decision Making: Face brutal moral dilemmas that will alter the course of Niko’s journey and determine the ultimate fate of his family.
A Heart-Pounding Narrative: A gripping mix of suspense, raw emotion, and fast-paced action that explores how far a person will go when pushed into a corner.