What if paying bills turned into a psychological horror game?

Inquirer.net - Nov 13, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – When the theme for the Filipino Horror Game Jam 2026 dropped, Angelo Barrera and the team at Mithika Games figured they’d end up making something with ghosts or local folklore. Then somebody pitched an idea as a half-joke: what about household bills? Electric bills, rent, and grocery receipts don’t exactly sound like

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