Karakuru

Karakuru is a psychological horror game with a relatively linear story about the boundaries between reality and what the human mind can create. You follow the main character, Barlas, reading notes that reveal the past and future and solving puzzles that unlock the mind’s mysteries. As you uncover clues and stories, the line between reality and dreams becomes difficult to distinguish.

Story and clues

Everyday notes left by people who witnessed the game’s reality and other gameplay elements reveal the plot. Clues are placed throughout the maps, where curiosity, suspense, fear and drama come together. The story uses elements of Turkish mythology.

Barlas’s experience

The map details are designed around the highs and lows of human emotion, drawing you into what Barlas has experienced and what lies ahead. Voice recordings convey the feelings behind his experiences, while sound effects and music are selected to support the game’s atmosphere and emotions.

Audio and music

Karakuru features Turkish voice acting, with professional performances intended to convey the atmosphere and emotions of the story. Its sound effects and music are designed to reflect the feelings the game aims to evoke.