The world  is full of monsters...

Welcome to Horror and Folklore

Horror and Folklore is the first jam encouraging the submission of horror games with strong roots in folklore. From legends to mythology and cryptids, every folkloric element coming from all across the world is welcomed. Do you know a scary legend about your country? Put it in your game. Is there a famous haunted house in your town? Set the game in there. The important thing is that the game is horror, creepy, or horror-themed, and that has roots in folklore and traditions. 

We welcome folklore from all over the world, so please try to use something very close to you. No matter how much everybody (us included) loves Japan (only an example): having games only inspired by one country will decrease the purpose of this jam. But of course, if you are from there or know something unique about it, go for it! Also keep in mind to write about the legend/folklore/tale/creature that inspired you in the description of the game, maybe with a link for easy reference.

All kinds and genres of games are welcomed (if horror-oriented) but try to be creative. We would like to avoid having this jam filled with first-person horror walking simulators, or "run away from the monster to escape a mansion". But hey, this is just a general suggestion, bring us your horror as you prefer.

Even if this is an unranked jam, aimed at creating a place to welcome and store the most diversified games about folklore, the most interesting games selected by "Surreal and Creepy Games" (us) will be featured in a special article and video on our channels:

Web: Surreal and Creepy blog

YouTube: Surreal and Creepy YouTube

So bring the horror from your home here!

The Team

This jam is created and run by Ranarif from Surreal and Creepy Games (@RanarifSC). Tag your posts with #HorrorFolkloreJam on Twitter/X after submitting your game for a potential retweet/repost.

Hints and Rules

General Rules:

• The game must be horror, creepy, or horror-themed
• Games must be inspired by folkloric elements from all over the world
• The legend/folklore/tale/creature that inspired your game must be reported in the description of the game (with some details if possible)
• All games and genres are welcome if following the previous rules

Technical Rules:

• Games submitted to this jam must be original and, in principle, planned for this jam. Of course, there are exceptions, especially for games recently developed and fitting the previous rules
• Try to reduce AI-generated content, or avoid it if you can
• If you have the right to do so, you can use other assets and art
• Gore and mature content are of course welcome, just try to flag sensitive content
• Sex and nudity can be part of your game, just try to avoid submitting an eroge game where sex is the main selling point
• Multiple submissions, if fitting, are not a problem