GhostControl Inc. (2014)

Developer: bumblebee
Publisher: Application Systems Heidelberg
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 3.6 of 5, 179 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 5.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You run a ghost-hunting business, balancing tactical turn-based battles with team management and base upgrades in a pixelated, retro-styled London.

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What players say

Players largely enjoy the ghostbusters-meets-XCOM concept and the turn-based combat, but many say it gets repetitive and grindy after three to five hours, with limited ghost variety and a lack of depth in base management. Reviews are split on bugs and polish, with some calling the UI clunky and others praising recent updates through version 2.0.

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