Outliver: Tribulation is a third-person action-adventure game with horror elements that draws inspiration from African folklore rather than the European and American monster traditions that dominate the genre. Released for PC in July 2023, the indie title aims to bring a different cultural perspective to its creature design and world-building.
Coverage has highlighted the game's attempt to diversify horror gaming by centering African-inspired mythology. Rather than relying on familiar djinn or other sparse non-Western references, Outliver: Tribulation builds its monster roster and atmosphere around a different set of cultural touchstones, offering players a less-explored take on the action-horror formula.
via Pocket Gamer
Whether you're looking at horror or fantasy, it's hard to ignore how many monsters tend to be drawn from European and American folklore. I mean, apart from djinn, can you name another country's monster that's been highlighted in the genre? Well, Outliver: Tribulation looks to cha…