Narinig Mo Ba

About Narinig Mo Ba

Narinig Mo Ba is a psychological horror game made by Filipino developers doppie, yuriellll, and oreocapybara for Game Jam Los Baños 2026. You play as someone who runs a small sari-sari store in a Filipino neighbourhood.

The first part is pretty chill. Customers come in, you talk to them, and you become used to the people around the store. It honestly feels more like a small shop game than a horror game.

That does not last.

The more you talk to people, the stranger some of the conversations become. Things that seemed normal at the start can suddenly feel a little off. Before long, you start to wonder what is actually going on in the neighbourhood.

How To Play Narinig Mo Ba Without Missing the Story

• Don't rush through the day. There is no real reason to speed through everything.
• Talk to people who visit the store. You can miss some useful bits of the story if you ignore them.
• Actually read the dialogue. Some comments seem random at first, but they can make more sense later.
• Remember anything strange. If something makes you think, "Wait, what?" keep it in mind.
• Look around while playing. The store and neighbourhood have little details that are easy to miss.
• Let the game take its time. The creepy stuff works better when you are not waiting for a jumpscare every few seconds.
• Don't skip every conversation. Those ordinary chats hold a lot of the story.

What Should You Pay Attention to in Narinig Mo Ba?

The Conversations

This is probably the biggest one. Customers discuss everyday things, but some conversations start raising questions. Listen to what they say instead of clicking through everything just to get back to running the store.

The Little Things

Keep an eye on anything that feels different. It might be someone's behaviour, something around the store, or a detail that simply does not seem right. The game does not always point these things out for you.

The Change in Mood

The clever thing about the horror is that it takes its time. You start off feeling comfortable, then gradually get the feeling that something is not right. That change is a big part of why the game works.

What Makes Narinig Mo Ba Different From a Cozy Store Game?

• It begins like a typical store game. You might forget you are playing horror for a while.
• The Filipino setting feels familiar. The neighbourhood and sari-sari store give it a very everyday feel.
• Talking to people matters. Dialogue is where you pick up much of what is happening.
• It does not depend on constant jumpscares. The uncomfortable feeling builds on its own.
• Normal things start looking different. Once you notice something strange, even an ordinary conversation can feel suspicious.

The Bottom Line

Narinig Mo Ba is one of those games that starts off quietly and then gets under your skin. You are just running a little store, talking to customers, and doing normal things. Then something feels wrong, and you start paying closer attention to everything.

If you like horror games with a simple setup and a story you have to piece together yourself, Narinig Mo Ba is a pretty compelling one to try. Just don't let the deceptively charming little store fool you.