MALAM SAMA OPAH — Roblox Horror Guide
A Malaysian-made Roblox horror game from Sabun Studios starring a familiar figure: Opah, reimagined as the thing hunting you through the night. "Malam sama Opah" — a night with grandma — went viral across the Southeast Asian Roblox community.
What the game is
- 1A night with Opah
You spend the night in a house with Opah — the grandmother figure from Upin & Ipin — except something is very wrong with her.
- 2Malaysian horror style
The game leans on local horror atmosphere — kampung setting, night sounds, and the uncanny version of a character millions grew up with.
- 3Objective-driven horror
Tasks around the house move the night forward — each objective escalates what Opah does.
- 4Built by Sabun Studios
A Malaysian indie team — the game spread on TikTok and YouTube through the regional Roblox community.
Playing notes
Sound is the tell
Audio cues telegraph Opah's state — headphones make the scares and the survival both easier.
Stick to objectives
Wandering wastes the night; the task list is the safe path forward.
Co-op changes the fear
Playing with friends splits attention — someone watching Opah while another does tasks is the standard approach.
Regional context helps
Knowing Opah from Upin & Ipin makes the subversion land harder — but the game works without it.
FAQ
Is MALAM SAMA OPAH free?
Yes — it plays free on Roblox.
Who is Opah?
Opah ("grandma") is a character from the Malaysian animated series Upin & Ipin — the game turns her into a horror antagonist.
Who made the game?
Sabun Studios, a Malaysian indie developer.
Is it playable in English?
The game is straightforward enough to play without Malay — the horror mechanics are visual and objective-based.