3D Horror Game Thekku Island Brings Kerala Folklore to PC

Thekku Island is an upcoming Indian 3D horror game rooted in the spiritual eerie landscapes of 1980s Kerala, India. Developed by Kerala-based indie studio Ales Devs Games, in collaboration with RedWills Interactive, it stands out as one of the few psychological horror titles emerging from the Indian game development scene. 

The story-driven, first-person experience drops players onto a remote island where abandoned houses, dark forests, and unsettling silence hint at secrets better left undiscovered.

Thekku Island Release Date and PC Launch

The game is scheduled to release on Feb 27, 2026, with the game set to launch on PC via Steam. The Steam page is now live for wishlisting, allowing players to track updates and receive notifications when the game goes live.

While console versions have not yet been announced, the title’s PC launch marks a significant milestone for an indie horror coming out of India, particularly as part of a broader wave of narrative-driven, culturally distinct games gaining international attention.

Upcoming 3D Horror Game Thekku Island is Set in 1980s Kerala

In Thekku Island, you arrive on a secluded island after receiving no word from your wife, who vanished without a trace. As you explore an abandoned ancestral home and the surrounding wilderness, eerie whispers, shifting shadows, and unexplained noises build an atmosphere of deep dread.

Drawing heavy influence from Indian ghost stories and local folklore, the game blends classic supernatural elements with psychological horror. It relies on slow-burn tension and environmental storytelling rather than constant jump scares.

The developers have worked to capture the unique ambience of the region, using humidity, dilapidated architecture, and dense forests to craft an unsettling sense of isolation. Players uncover clues through exploration, old notes, and subtle visual cues, piecing together the island’s buried past as the mystery deepens.

Unlike many mainstream horror titles that rely on loud shocks or fast pacing, Thekku Island’s trailer revealed gameplay that shows off silence and the dread of the unknown. This approach sets it apart from other horror games, especially within the context of Indian game development, where high-fidelity 3D psychological horror remains relatively rare.

The project highlights a growing trend of Indian developers using advanced game technology to tell culturally rooted stories with global appeal. The team behind Thekku Island is remarkably young, with talent spanning creative, technical, and musical roles, and they are among the first to deliver a horror experience so tightly woven with regional identity and folklore.

Thekku Island is shaping up to be a blend of atmospheric tension, psychological depth, and cultural storytelling. For fans of slow-burn horror and narrative exploration, this Indian 3D horror game promises to deliver a haunting journey into the shadows of Kerala’s forgotten past.