Underplayed Gems

GHOSTWARE: Arena of the Dead (2024)

GHOSTWARE: Arena of the Dead cover
Developer
Daev Team
Publisher
Mothership Loudspeakerz
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.8 of 5, 195 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A frantic but exploration-heavy retro shooter where you blast through twisted dimensions while piecing together a darkly humorous mystery.

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What players say

Players are deeply split on Ghostware. Many say it blends arena shooting with Metroidvania exploration and a confusing narrative, but the combat feels clunky and the story meanders. Some praise the creativity and 90s nostalgia, while others find the gameplay boring and the dialogue poorly written.

Screenshots

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