Underplayed Gems

HauntedManager (2025)

HauntedManager cover
Developer
魔女の脳
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Strategy
Rating
5.0 of 5, 28 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

Building and running a spooky tourist attraction feels like a light, playful mix of resource management and simple defensive planning.

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What players say

Players praise the charming ghost characters and story, but note the crying customer mechanic and manager idle penalty add unique strategic tension. Difficulty is adjustable and the playtime is short, though some find the crying sound grating and controller support is not optional.

Screenshots

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This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.