Ghosts of Miami (2017)

Developer: Pillow Fight
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Adventure
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 67 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 6.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A slow-burn, dialogue-heavy investigation through neon-soaked Miami, balancing gritty mystery with moments of personal connection and wistful exploration.

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What players say

Players praise the art, characters, and mature handling of 1980s social issues like racism and homophobia, but many are frustrated by the lack of a save function or skip button, forcing repeated full replays. The mystery logic is often unclear, and players say solving cases requires guessing the developer's exact intended sequence.

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