Indie developer WereBuff Studio has announced Kumarn: The Wandering Spirit, a new horror game inspired by Thai folklore.
Kumarn: The Wandering Spirit is in development for Windows PC (via Steam) and unspecified consoles.
While a release date wasn’t announced, it’ll launch first on PC and then sometime later on consoles. The game will also be playable at Gamescom 2025 from August 20th through the 24th.
Here’s a rundown on the game, plus its reveal trailer:
Once Sacred, Now Lost
Kumarn: The Wandering Spirit is a dark and atmospheric horror adventure inspired by chilling Thai folklore. You play Kumarn, a childlike spirit once worshipped at a village shrine, now torn from his sacred home and cast into a haunting world of restless ghosts and cursed places.
With your loyal zebra companion, journey through forgotten temples, haunted villages and forsaken graveyards to rediscover where you truly belong.
Terrifying Thai Tale
Ghost stories you once heard now breathe in the dark. Every spirit has a story – now you’re part of it. They mourn, they hunger, they hunt. And now…they’re waiting for you.
Use stealth and environmental puzzle-solving to outsmart the deadly spirits that haunt your path. Every step is a test of timing, precision, and courage to escape.
Features
- Explore the Spirit World: Journey through six chilling chapters inspired by Thai temples, shrines, graveyards, and haunted villages.
- Cultural Horror, Reimagined: Encounter iconic Thai ghosts like Mae Nak, Phi Ta Khon and Krasue, brought to life with modern horror design.
- Stealth and Puzzle Mechanics: Hide, think, sneak and run as you make your way through deadly encounters while solving environmental puzzles along the way.
- A Mystical Companion: Team up with Zeb, a sacred zebra spirit that will guide Kumarn and help him survive the dangers that lurk around every corner.
- Minimalist Storytelling: Atmospheric design and haunting visuals deliver emotion and lore without relying on heavy dialogue.
