Hapunan is a story-driven psychological survival horror game created by Filipino developer Josef Nikolaus Yenko (known as Yikon) in the Unity engine, with co-publishing by Neuroticfly Games. The game places players in the shoes of Niko, a teenage vendor walking the midnight streets of Barangay Sakdudol to sell balut and chicharon to support his family while evading a violent syndicate known as the Pay-to-Kill.
The game is hosted directly on itch.io, offering access to both original release files and expanded remade editions.
Available Builds and Pricing on itch.io
The official itch.io page provides multiple download tiers for Windows and Android operating systems. Players can try free demonstration files before purchasing the full game.
| File / Edition | Platform | Price Tier | File Size | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hapunan Windows DEMO [ORIGINAL] | Windows | Free | 442 MB | Playable demo of the original release |
| Hapunan_Windows_DEMO [PROLOGUE] | Windows | Free | 1.8 GB | Demo featuring the re-imagined Prologue content |
| Hapunan Windows v1.2 [ORIGINAL] | Windows | $3.99 USD or more | 474 MB | The complete original 2024 story release |
| Hapunan Android Version | Android | $3.99 USD (200 PHP via GCash) | Varies | Official mobile build hosted via itch.io devlog |
| Hapunan_Windows [PROLOGUE] (v1.0.8) | Windows | $7.99 USD or more | 1.9 GB | Full expanded version featuring chicken farming and extra branching paths |
The developer has explicitly warned players against downloading unauthorized third-party uploads found on stores like Google Play or the Apple App Store, noting that legitimate distributions are hosted exclusively through itch.io and Steam.
Default PC Controls
Hapunan uses a standard first-person control scheme for walking, inventory handling, and interacting with domestic chores and food vending stands.
| Input | In-Game Action |
|---|---|
| Mouse | Look / Aim camera |
| WASD | Movement |
| Shift | Run / Sprint |
| Left Click | Interact with objects and menus |
| Right Click | Zoom camera view |
| Tab | Open / Close Inventory |
| F | Use equipped item / Toggle flashlight |
| Space | Equip item and skip dialogue |
| A / D | Cycle items in inventory |
| Esc | Pause game |
System Requirements
The game was designed to run on modest computer hardware, having originally been created by the developer on a low-specification laptop. Official hardware specifications require the following minimum baseline for Windows:
- Operating System: Windows 10
- Processor: 4 physical CPU cores
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630 or comparable GPU
- Storage: 1 GB available storage space
Story Premise and Gameplay Loop
The narrative centers on Niko's household in Barangay Sakdudol, consisting of his father Alvin (a tricycle driver), his mother Che, and his younger brother Nixon. Facing poverty and eviction, Niko takes a basket of balut (fertilized duck embryos) and chicharon into the night.
In the original three-night structure, players complete household prep tasks—such as eating tuyo and rice, shutting windows, locking doors, and extinguishing lights—before heading down the railway tracks toward the vending spot. Gameplay involves serving customers, collecting peso payments, managing supply counts, and using a flashlight to navigate pitch-black streets.
Tension escalates as radio broadcasts warn of the Pay-to-Kill syndicate. Across subsequent nights, Niko secures a business permit from the local Barangay Captain, moves supply boxes for extra pay, and uncovers a conspiracy tying local authorities and neighborhood figures directly to the murders.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the Original Hapunan and the Prologue version?
The Original version (v1.2, 474 MB) delivers the concise 30-to-40-minute three-night balut-vending narrative released in late 2024. The Prologue build (1.9 GB, priced at $7.99 on itch.io or distributed via newer Steam updates) is an expanded re-imagining that adds chicken farming tasks, new characters like Jayn and Kayle, the antagonist Penduko, and multiple branching endings.
Can you play Hapunan on Android through itch.io?
Yes. An official Android version was released via the developer's itch.io devlog for $3.99 USD (or 200 PHP via GCash payment). Mobile downloads should only be obtained through official itch.io channels, as the developer confirmed no authorized standalone client exists on Google Play.
What languages does Hapunan support?
On its official storefront distributions, the game includes English and Filipino interface and audio support, alongside interface text options for French, German, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Latin American Spanish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, and Turkish.
