Play Narinig Mo Ba? (Did You Hear That?)
A Sari-Sorry Story • Web Edition

Narinig Mo Ba?

Mind the sari-sari store counter. Calculate peso change and listen closely to the whispers before midnight.

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A Sari-Sorry Story • "Huy, Mare! Narinig mo ba?"

Narinig Mo Ba?

"Did You Hear That?" — A Filipino Psychological Horror Indie Game

Step behind the counter of an ordinary sari-sari store. Hand over coffee sticks, calculate loose peso change, and listen closely to the neighborhood chismis. But in this quiet community, a desperate act of survival has set off a chain reaction — and unfortunately for you, the shop has been left open both ways.

100% Free Browser Play Game Jam Los Baños 2026 No Generative AI • 100% Hand-Drawn Psychological Narrative
Narinig Mo Ba? - A Sari-Sorry Story original game artwork
🏚️ "LodaSoda — Narinig Mo Ba? A Sari-Sorry Story" • Original Artwork by VC Studios
The Premise

Cozy Everyday Routine Meets Creeping Dread

Created for Game Jam Los Baños 2026 by the talented student team at VC Studios (led by Anthony James / doppie), Narinig Mo Ba? takes one of the most familiar and comforting symbols of Philippine daily life — the neighborhood sari-sari store — and subverts it into a masterclass of psychological tension.

At first glance, your shift seems completely mundane: handing over small sachets of coffee, instant noodles, and canned sardines while returning change from the cash drawer. But as midnight approaches, whispered rumors piece together a tragic local secret. All art was lovingly illustrated in-house with zero generative AI, complemented by authentic CC0 sound design.

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Audio Warning: Subtle audio shifts, distant whispers, and crackling radio broadcasts are crucial clues. Wearing headphones is strongly advised.

A customer ordering groceries at the sari-sari store counter
Tending the counter • Groceries, change & neighborhood chismis
Game Mechanics

Why It Hooks You

Experience a unique blend of narrative discovery, authentic cultural setting, and psychological tension.

Chismis Investigation System

In the Philippines, "chismis" (neighborhood gossip) spreads fast. In Narinig Mo Ba?, gossip is your primary survival mechanism. Sift through rumors to differentiate harmless neighborhood drama from life-saving warnings.

Atmospheric Audio Cues

The titular question "Narinig mo ba?" (Did you hear that?) drives the gameplay. You must pay attention to footfalls on gravel, sudden stops in cricket chirps, and strange knocking on the corrugated metal roof.

The Vulnerable Grill Window

You view the dark street through narrow wooden or metal bars. Customers stand just inches away, yet you can rarely see clearly into the shadows behind them.

Branching Endings

Every transaction and dialogue branch has consequences. Will you close the wooden shutters in time, or will curiosity lead you to peer too far into the darkness?

The Community

Meet the Late-Night Regulars

Not everyone who knocks on the sari-sari store grill at 2:00 AM wants a quick sachet of coffee. Pay attention to who is standing on the other side of your counter:

Junjun

First Customer

A soft-spoken neighborhood youth who visits your counter first thing to buy a stick of coffee. Polite and grateful ("Salamat ulit, Ate..."), his quiet words hint at deep personal struggles and eerie happenings nearby.

Mare

Gossip Catalyst

The eponymous neighbor whose opening line drives the game ("Huy, Mare! Narinig mo ba?"). Her casual orders carry the latest neighborhood news, peeling back the layers of a tragic local event.

The Storekeeper (You)

Protagonist

Tasked with minding the family sari-sari store through the quiet hours. With the shop exposed from both sides, you must count change, bag groceries, and survive the shift intact.

Junjun ordering at the sari-sari store counter in Narinig Mo Ba
Junjun at the store counter • Original game artwork by VC Studios
Gameplay Showcase

Featured Gameplay: Sari-Sari Store Horror in Action

Watch popular Filipino creator Patrick Santos navigate the midnight shift, serve customers, count coins, and experience the uncanny neighborhood rumors firsthand.

Patrick Santos Featured Creator

Cozy Filipino Sari-sari Store Simulator na Horror Game (Narinig Mo Ba?)

Storekeeper's Guide

How to Survive Your Shift

Essential shopkeeping controls and survival tips from the official release.

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Navigate the Shop

Move your cursor to the screen edges to glance between the grocery shelves, hanging sachets, the fridge, and the main counter.

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Pick, Check & Return

Left click to pick up or hand over items. Hold right click to inspect item prices. Hold left click to put items back on shelves.

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Calculate Change

Use the desktop calculator to sum the order. Count exact Philippine Peso change from the drawer (₱1–₱20 coins & ₱50–₱1,000 bills).

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Sift the Chismis

Listen closely as conversations continue post-transaction. Local rumors hide life-saving clues about what is happening outside.

The peso notes and coins in the cash drawer
In-Game Mechanics

Counting Change & Authentic Peso Economy

Philippine sari-sari stores run on exact change. Illustrated with authentic peso bills (₱50, ₱100, ₱500, ₱1,000) and coins (₱1, ₱5, ₱10, ₱20), customers might even offer extra coins to break large bills for their daily commute.

Frequently Asked Questions

Got Questions?

What is Narinig Mo Ba?

Narinig Mo Ba? (Tagalog for "Did You Hear That?") is a story-driven psychological horror indie game created in the Philippines. It combines the everyday routine of running a traditional sari-sari store with creeping dread as neighborhood gossip (chismis) uncovers tragic and supernatural community secrets.

Is Narinig Mo Ba free to play online?

Yes! You can play right inside this page in your browser without any downloads or installations required.

What is a Sari-Sari Store?

A sari-sari store is an iconic small neighborhood convenience shop ubiquitous across the Philippines, typically operated from a front window of a family home behind wooden bars or metal grills. They serve as community gathering points where locals buy everyday essentials and exchange neighborhood news.

Who created the original game?

Narinig Mo Ba? was created for Game Jam Los Baños 2026 by the talented student team at VC Studios: Anthony James (doppie), Faye Saulon (krarneas), Charles Espiloy (oreocapybara), Alex (alasdiel / karinasaurus), Rex Uriel Villaflores (yuriellll), and Ed Ian Baguio (csr_eio). All original artwork was drawn in-house without AI generation.

Community Discussion

What Did You Hear?

Share your theories, chilling encounters, and late-night store shift experiences.

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test community
September 9, 2026

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Verification Bot community
September 8, 2026

Automated test comment: Did you hear that at the store window?

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Kuya Jericho community
August 14, 2026

As someone who actually looked after our family's sari-sari store late at night, this game captures the uncanny silence way too accurately. When that whisper asked 'Pabili po...' at midnight, I had genuine goosebumps!

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Bea Alcantara community
August 20, 2026

The environmental storytelling is insane. Listening to the neighborhood chismis while trying to calculate change for a bottle of vinegar was both hilarious and deeply unsettling.

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MidnightGamerPH community
August 27, 2026

Sobrang ganda ng audio design! Put on your headphones guys, the subtle scratching sound on the wooden grills will make you check your own room door. 10/10 indie horror masterpiece.

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Mark Santos community
September 1, 2026

The twist with the radio broadcast regarding the abandoned house by the mango tree had me questioning every single regular customer who came to the window.

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ChismisQueen99 community
September 4, 2026

That moment when you realize the gossip isn't just town rumors, but hints to save yourself from what's lurking outside... Kudos to the developers!

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Renzo D. community
September 6, 2026

I never thought serving sardinas and plastic-bag soft drinks could be terrifying. Best Pinoy psychological horror since Night Shift!

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