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Content notice: This game includes mature themes such as civil unrest, sexual harassment, potential child loss, racism, abduction, mild violence, and emotional distress. It depicts the struggles of a pregnant woman surviving during political and economic collapse. While there’s no explicit sexual or graphic content, players will face morally difficult decisions.
Very Positive — 91% positive (368 reviews) · 37 achievements
Last updated 30 Sept 2026
A narrative simulation game where you play as a mother-to-be working as a toll keeper in the fictional country of Janapa, a nation on the brink of chaos. Navigate daily challenges and make difficult moral choices to survive—all for the sake of your unborn child.
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Take on the role of a mother-to-be managing a toll booth in the fictional nation of Janapa. In 1998: The Toll Keeper Story, navigate daily challenges and make tough moral decisions to ensure your unborn child's future amidst chaos.
About this game
1998: The Toll Keeper Story is a narrative simulation about survival, motherhood, and moral weight during a nation’s collapse, inspired by one of the darkest chapters of Indonesia's history.
You play as Dewi, a pregnant woman working as a toll keeper, caught in the middle of growing civil unrest and financial turmoil in the fictional Southeast Asian country of Janapa. The nation is crumbling—protests erupt, prices skyrocket, and trust in authority fades. Every shift, you inspect vehicles, verify documents, and decide who gets to pass—all while trying to stay safe, keep your job, and protect your unborn child.
You’re not a hero or a fighter—just a regular human being trying to endure overwhelming hardship. But even your smallest decisions carry consequences. Will you follow every rule, or look the other way when someone begs for help? Can you stay strong through fear, uncertainty, and pressure?
Features:
A Story of Survival and Motherhood: Make difficult choices not just for your safety, but also for your unborn child.
Narrative Simulation Gameplay: Check vehicles, documents, and identities while managing rising tension and limited resources.
Small Decisions, Heavy Consequences: Every action matters: who you let through, who you turn away, what rules you follow or bend.
Distinct 90s-Inspired Visual Style: Fusing dot textures, old-paper aesthetics, and a blueish filter, the art direction echoes printed materials from the 90s—grounding the game in the mood and texture of its era.
Inspired by True Events: This game is set during the 1998 Asian financial crisis, with Indonesia’s situation serving as one of the primary inspirations. Set in a fictional Southeast Asian country, it explores the fear, chaos, and uncertainty of the era, challenging you to navigate through moral dilemmas where survival demands difficult sacrifices.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 (SP1+), Windows 10 and Windows 11
- Processor: x86, x64 architecture with SSE2 instruction set support.
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: DX10, DX11, DX12 capable.
- Storage: 3 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
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Discount 40%, Japanese language, Steam Deck Verified & More Customization!!!
Hello everyone!We have plenty of exciting news to share! From May 12 to May 26, 2026, 1998: The Toll Keeper Story will be available at a 40% discount!!!But that’s not all—we have more updates for you:1998: The Toll Keeper Story is now available in Japanese!Full Controller Support & we are now officially Steam Deck Verified!Endless Mode just got better with even more customization options!What are you waiting for? Grab your copy now and happy gaming!Read full article on Community Announcements (riris.w.marpaung)Community & EventsOfficial
1998: The Toll Keeper Story is featured in 'The Storyteller's Festival 2026'!
Hello again, Toll Keepers!You’ve likely heard it said that every game has its own story. While the heart of 1998: The Toll Keeper Story focuses on our main protagonist, Dewi—a toll keeper fighting for her loved ones and her own survival—the journey doesn't end there. This game is also the story of Heru, Sinta, Ibu Tiur, and many others who must persevere for their lives or for what they believe in. Sometimes, for something they are willing to sacrifice their very lives for...It is this depth of narrative that has led 1998: The Toll Keeper Story to be selected for a special event: "The Storyteller's Festival 2026," organized by Two & a Half Studio.To make this occasion even more special, we’ve rolled out several updates:Japanese Language Support: The game is now available in Japanese.Steam Deck Verified: You can now play seamlessly on the go!Endless Mode Expansion: We’ve added even more customization options to challenge your skills.A friendly reminder, the game is on discount of 40%!!! Enjoy the journey, and don’t forget to have your exact change ready! :)Read full article on Community Announcements (riris.w.marpaung)AnnouncementsOfficial
Celebrating Resilience: Women’s Day Sale & Special Broadcast!
Hello Toll Keepers!Today marks a special occasion as we join the global community in celebrating International Women’s Day. To honor the strength and resilience of women everywhere—embodied by our protagonist Dewi’s harrowing journey through the 1998 crisis—we are proud to participate in the Steam Women's Day Sale 2026!If you haven't yet experienced the weight of Dewi's decisions or the tension of the Janapa toll booth, now is the perfect time to clock in. Witness a deeply personal narrative inspired by real history, highlighting the grit of a mother-to-be during a nation's collapse.📺 Featured Broadcast: Mastering Endless ModeCurious about what it takes to survive the chaos of Metro City? Throughout the event, we will broadcast a playthrough of our team's take on the brand-new Endless Mode Update. Featuring:Timed Mode: Watch us scramble to process as many vehicles as possible in 10 minutes. Perfection Mode: See how long we can last when a single mistake means "Game Over."🛡️ What's New in Janapa?If you missed our recent v1.1 update, here’s a quick refresher on what’s waiting for you:Global Leaderboards: Compete for the top spot against toll keepers worldwide.New Upgrades: Equip the Overweight Indicator and UV Light enhancements to stay sharp.Comic Section: Explore new lore and stories happening outside your booth in the Extras menu.Now go take on the challenge of the Endless Mode and beat the Global Leaderboard to prove that you're Metro City's best interim toll-keeper!Thank you for supporting us and for keeping the spirit of Dewi's story alive.GameChanger StudioRead full article on Community Announcements (bajingluncat)Patch NotesOfficial
Hotfix v1.1.0f9 - 16 February 2026
Hey everyone!We're pushing a fix regarding the save file not working when creating a new game. The issue is now fixed, and your latest progress should now be restored.We're sorry for the inconvenience, and we're continuing to monitor all feedback and bug reports. Thank you for playing 1998: The Toll Keeper Story!Read full article on Community Announcements (bajingluncat)Patch NotesOfficial
Happy Lunar New Year! Update V1.1 - Endless Mode
Happy Lunar New Year, Toll Keepers!May we all gallop into this Year of the Horse with elegance, vitality, and prosperity.To celebrate, 1998: The Toll Keeper Story is participating in the Lunar New Year Sale with the deepest discount yet - 22% off! Whether you’re a newcomer or looking to share Dewi's experience with your friend, grab it at this special rate from February 12th to February 26th (PT).Alongside this sale, we are excited to present to you the much-requested feature, Endless Mode! Along with some adjustments and QoL improvements for the game.Endless ModeAfter you finish the main story, a new mode will become available for you to keep playing and practice your toll-keeping skill. There will be 2 modes available:Timed: Process as many vehicles as possible in 10 minutes.Perfection: Be the perfect toll keeper where a single mistake results in an immediate Game Over!LeaderboardAs you continue to improve your skills, get your highest score, and compete with other players on the Global Leaderboard to prove that you're Metro City's best interim toll-keeper!New Customizable CharacterIn this new mode, as Dewi is currently... occupied, you'll be stepping into the booth as a fresh recruit. You can now create and customize your own character to suit your style!General UpdatesWe also updated other parts of the main game with several improvements:Comic Section: Now available in the Extras menu. Get a view of small events happening outside the toll booth.Ending Hints: There will be hints for locked endings at the gallery after completing the story once. New Upgrades: Improve your efficiency with the Overweight Indicator, Correct Car Type Indicator, and UV Light Size Increase.Fair Rejection Rule: (Endless Mode Only) Rejecting a correct driver will result in a penalty.Fix: Shorten the path displayed when saving the Diary Decoration screenshot.Thank you so much for your incredible support and feedback that helps us improve this game with every patch. We're so excited to see ...Read full article on Community Announcements (bajingluncat)
