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Elfcat Studio · Published by Elfcat Studio · Official site ↗
Last updated 5 Sept 2026
A narrative adventure where you take on the role of Buru, a retired thief who agrees to one last job... Chat with quirky locals, encounter D&D inspired mini-games, and try to uncover the truth before it’s too late in this short story about the connection between the characters and the land.
Adventure, Indie, Casual · More free games
About this game
Follow the story of Bururrgan (Buru) a white ibis and retired thief who, in need of some extra coin, has returned to the vibrant seaside town of Pincher’s Cove for one last job.
Chat with the quirky anthropomorphic townsfolk, and wander the vibrant landscapes inspired by Australia, as you piece together the story.
Encounter D&D inspired mini-games where dice rolls will impact the story and your relationships, and you’ll need to use your initiative to stay out of trouble, get up to mischief, and maybe even perform some random acts of kindness along the way.
But beware, whispers ‘round town suggest a growing concern in the darkness of the mountains… and it’s up to you how the story ends!
Key Features:
Vibrant, hand-drawn art style
TTRPG inspired mini-games and mechanics
Native characters and world inspired by Australia
Indigenous story-telling
Immersive fantasy synth soundtrack by Lore Spinner
About Our Studio
Elfcat Studio is a small team from Australia with a focus on Indigenous story-telling. Buru and The Old People is our first game as a studio, and it's a story that is very close to our hearts. You can chat with us in our Discord!
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or equivalent
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX 9 compatible graphics card with 512 MB VRAM
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 500 MB available space
- Additional Notes: Keyboard and mouse required
Recommended
- OS: Windows 11 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i3 or equivalent
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX 11 compatible graphics card with 1 GB VRAM
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 1 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Keyboard and mouse required; headphones recommended for full audio experience
Supported Languages
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Announcing Buru and The Old People
Hello travellers,We’re so excited to formally introduce Buru and The Old People!In this short, narrative adventure game, you’ll follow the story of Bururrgan (Buru) a white ibis and retired thief who, in need of some extra coin, has returned to the vibrant seaside town of Pincher’s Cove for one last job. Chat with a variety of quirky anthropomorphic townsfolk, and wander the vibrant, hand-drawn world inspired by the Australian landscape, as you piece together the story. Take on D&D inspired mini-games where dice rolls will impact the story and your relationships. Use your initiative to stay out of trouble, or get up to mischief!But beware, whispers ‘round town suggest a growing concern in the darkness of the mountains… and it’s up to you how the story ends.You can watch our announcement trailer now! If you’re interested in Buru’s story, we’d love for you to wishlist the game. It’s the best way to support the team and make sure you don’t miss out on any exclusive sneak peeks and future updates.You can also keep in touch via our mailing list or Discord, and follow our progress on Bluesky, X, and Instagram! Yours Sincerely, Bururrgan and the Elfcat Studios teamElfcat Studio is spearheaded by AGDA Rising Star and Ben Armstrong. Buru and the Old People is supported by Screen Australia and Screen NSW.Read full article on Community Announcements (MissPotter)
