Underplayed Gems

Ghost on the Shore (2022)

Ghost on the Shore cover
Developer
like Charlie
Publisher
Application Systems Heidelberg
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure
Rating
4.2 of 5, 221 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A slow, contemplative exploration through a desolate island, where gentle discovery and bittersweet dialogue shape a fragile bond with a ghost, fostering a quiet, melancholic, and tender atmosphere.

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What players say

Players describe it as a brief walking simulator with a bittersweet love story and beautiful watercolor visuals, but disagree on the narrative quality, some find it compelling and emotional, others call it predictable and bland. The need to play through the entire game multiple times to see all endings divides players, and the developer's closure is noted as the studio's final game.

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