
A chilling psychological horror set in 1980s Kerala. After weeks of silence, you arrive on a remote island to search for your missing wife. Explore an abandoned house, uncover local folklore, survive haunting encounters, and unravel the island’s buried secrets.
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Thekku Island is a story-driven, first-person horror game set on a fictional island in 1980s Kerala, India.
You arrive on a remote island after weeks of silence from your wife — she vanished without a trace. As you search the abandoned house and the dark forests around it, you're pulled deeper into a chilling mystery that refuses to stay buried.
As night falls, eerie whispers and unsettling noises echo through the halls. Shadows seem to move on their own, creeping across the walls as if alive. The deeper you go, the more you realize — something is terribly wrong.
Inspired by Indian ghost stories, Thekku Island blends psychological horror, classic ghost encounters, and jumpscare tension into an atmospheric experience where every clue deepens the mystery. There are no easy answers — only whispers from the past.
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Languages: English
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if you'd enjoy a game set in Kerala, dont expect anything earthshattering, no frills indie horror game that's set in Kerala with nods to Brahmayugam and Manichithrathazhu
nice game
kidilam..fr..
Great game. It has the audio, the visuals, horror. Everything is good. Even if your playing in the morning there is a high chance that you will jump out from the chair.
Loved it
I could only play for half hour due to some gamebreaking bugs. I tried a couple of times but the bugs persisted.
My first taste of an Indian Horror. Great atmosphere and sounds. A few jump scares that got me a bit. It was very dark and I'm very thankful that we had a torch with us at all times, lol. The scenery was great with a few cinematics. For $4 it wasn't bad, but maybe if you find a discount i would consider. See my playthrough here: https://youtu.be/gVAyzKCi5qw
5/10. A few generic jump scares and an uninspired story. The true down fall of this game is the fact you can not run for more than 10ft before you are gasping for air, this happening through the 1 hour story had me ready for it to be over.
💬 Review: Tried this one mainly because it’s from a creator from Kerala — and honestly, that alone makes it stand out. You don’t often see games rooted in that culture, and as a Keralite, the story actually connected with me in a way most games don’t. It feels personal, familiar, and grounded. The cutscenes are surprisingly well done — they carry the narrative nicely and show real effort from the developer. You can tell this is a passion project, not just another generic release. That said, it’s not without issues. Controller support is advertised, but it’s not fully implemented — which is frustrating if you prefer playing that way. It breaks immersion when you have to switch inputs or deal with incomplete controls. 🎮 Pros: Unique cultural setting, especially for Keralites Story feels personal and relatable Well-made cutscenes Strong effort from an indie developer 💀 Cons: – Controller support is incomplete despite being listed – Some rough edges in gameplay and polish ⚖️ Verdict: A meaningful experience with strong cultural roots and a lot of heart behind it. Not perfect technically, but definitely worth trying — especially if you connect with the setting. Thumbs Up 👍 (respect for the vision and storytelling)
very normal game, nothing special , not worth the money tbh.
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