Agni: Village of Calamity Is a Resident Evil-Inspired Horror Game Set in a Terrifying Indonesian Village

If you’re a fan of old-school Resident Evil and are looking for something fresh with the same haunted energy, Agni: Village of Calamity might just be your next obsession. Developed by Indonesian indie studio Separuh Interactive, this upcoming cinematic survival horror game takes heavy inspiration from the golden age of the genre — think Resident Evil 1-3, Silent Hill, and Fatal Frame — while embedding it deeply in the unsettling folklore and eerie atmosphere of rural Indonesia.

The game stars Agni, an investigator working for a secretive Indonesian police task force, who ignores strict orders and ventures alone into a cursed village to uncover a growing darkness. What follows is a blend of puzzle-solving, psychological horror, and slow-burning survival gameplay. You’ll need to explore the village, uncover sinister truths, and survive supernatural horrors that feel ripped right from Southeast Asian mythology.

But what makes Agni pop is its commitment to the fixed camera angles of classic horror. Yes, it’s 2025, and an indie dev has boldly chosen to bring back those tense, cinematic camera shots that force players to surrender control and trust the framing. Just like Resident Evil's Spencer Mansion or Silent Hill's twisting alleys, Agni uses limited perspective to turn every corner into a potential nightmare. Combine that with Unreal Engine 5 lighting and effects, and you get a game that visually overdelivers for its indie status.

Resident Evil’s Shadow Looms Large

Let’s not beat around the bush: this game is wearing its influences on its blood-soaked sleeve. Agni doesn’t just feel like Resident Evil — it intentionally channels Capcom’s survival horror DNA. The way characters move with a slight tank-like weight, how the camera locks to specific shots, the eerie environmental storytelling — all of it feels like a spiritual successor to early RE entries.

But while it leans on those familiar mechanics, it isn’t just copying them. Agni adds a regional twist that gives it an identity of its own. Think of how Fatal Frame brought Japanese ghost stories into the survival horror format — Agni is doing something similar for Indonesia. The remote village isn’t just a spooky setting, it’s steeped in local lore, spiritual beliefs, and superstitions that Western players may find refreshingly unfamiliar and deeply unsettling. This isn’t your average haunted mansion; this is a place where ancient curses, spiritual unrest, and colonial history all intertwine.

A Small Studio with Big Ambitions

So who’s behind it? Separuh Interactive is a small but passionate indie team based in Indonesia. While they don’t have a massive studio pedigree, they’re clearly aiming high — and you can feel that in every detail, from the dynamic lighting to the sound design. Their decision to use Unreal Engine 5 gives them access to bleeding-edge tech like Nanite and Lumen, helping them punch well above the weight class you'd expect from an indie team.

According to the team’s GDC presentation and internal updates, Agni has been in development for a few years now, with early prototypes going back to late 2022. Their focus has always been about bringing local stories into a global horror format, and Agni feels like the culmination of that effort.

They’ve already released a 13-minute gameplay video that shows off exploration, environmental puzzles, and the general slow-burn vibe. And yes — it’s still a bit rough in places. There are visible placeholders, some janky transitions, and an overall work-in-progress feel. But the bones? The bones are solid. There’s a real sense of atmosphere here, and even in its early state, it captures that nerve-wracking tension that made the original Resident Evil games so unforgettable.

System Requirements and Release

If you're thinking about playing it on PC, here's the current info. You'll need at least an Intel i5-8400, 8GB of RAM, and a GTX 1070, with 65GB of free space. But if you want to run it with all the bells and whistles, the devs recommend an Intel i7-10700K, 16GB RAM, and an RTX 3070. It supports both DirectX 11 and 12, so even if you’re not rocking the latest setup, you should be able to give it a try.

As for release? No ETA yet. The devs are still deep in development, and with indie projects like this, it’s always wise to be patient. Still, it’s already attracting a lot of attention for a game that came out of nowhere — and that’s a good sign.

Why You Should Keep an Eye on It

Agni: Village of Calamity isn’t trying to be the next Resident Evil 4 Remake. It doesn’t have the budget, the scope, or the marketing machine. But what it does have is heart — and a very clear creative vision. It’s the kind of passion project that thrives in the horror genre, one that borrows from the best but adds its own cultural spin.

Indie horror has been on a roll lately. From Signalis to Choo-Choo Charles to Dredge, the scene is full of innovative devs doing cool things. Agni could easily be the next cult favorite in that lineup — especially for fans craving more slow, methodical horror that respects the classics.

Resident Evil crawled so Agni could stumble screaming through a cursed village. And honestly, we’re here for it.