Ebenezer and the Invisible World

Ebenezer and the Invisible World

Released Nov 2023

Embark on a story-rich 2D Metroidvania adventure with breathtaking hand-drawn art, playing as miser-turned-hero Ebenezer Scrooge in a reimagined Victorian-fantasy based on Charles Dickens’ classic novel, A Christmas Carol. Enlist the help of ghosts to save the people of London before it’s too late.

77% positive · 130 reviews
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All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence

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Evaluation

Ebenezer and the Invisible World launched on November 3, 2023 as a complete Metroidvania experience. Following launch, the developer (Play on Worlds) released a series of bug-fix patches through late 2023 and into 2024 to address issues reported by the community. On August 21, 2024, they shipped a more substantial quality-of-life update (Build 1.2.0.0) adding map improvements, control remapping, additional save points, faster travel options, and combat tweaks — representing the most meaningful post-launch update. Two further bug-fix patches followed in December 2024 and January 2025, the most recent being January 3, 2025, which fixed a Steam achievements bug. The developer has not announced any DLC, expansions, or additional content plans. The only DLC listed is a Digital Deluxe Upgrade that released on launch day alongside the base game. The store description makes no mention of ongoing or planned content, and the developer's own post-launch communications frame updates as community-driven polish rather than new content additions. The store description also references the team's next project, Maui the Shapeshifter, suggesting creative attention has shifted. There has been no developer communication since January 3, 2025, which is consistent with a game that has reached a stable, finished state. The August 2024 quality-of-life patch appears to represent the point at which the developer considered the game's post-launch refinement complete.
Evidence
Game launched on November 3, 2023 as a complete product with no post-launch content roadmap announced.
news post · Nov 3, 2023 source content shipped
high
The only DLC is a Digital Deluxe Upgrade that released on launch day — no additional DLC or expansions have been listed.
dlc listing · Nov 3, 2023 source content shipped
high

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Play on Worlds
Achievements
27
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

From the team at Play on Worlds creating the much anticipated, Maui the Shapeshifter (Wishlist now on Steam!),

Join Ebenezer Scrooge and a team of spectral allies as they battle to save London from the clutches of the wealthy industrialist, Caspar Malthus, and his militant Private Guard. With each Ghost lending their unique abilities, explore the dark corners of London and uncover the sinister influence of the Dark Spirit and an army of Unrepentant Ghosts. Will you have the courage to confront Caspar and stop his malevolent plans before it is too late?

Features

  • Meet and unlock powerful Ghosts, each with their own stories and quests to complete, lending their powers to Ebenezer on this adventure.

  • Explore Victorian-era London across multiple regions of the city and uncover the dark secrets of the Malthus family.

  • Traverse the world in extraordinary ways with the help of Movement Ghosts, including trapeze artists Rose and Flossie Reed, mountaineer Victoria Peak, professor of time and space Haley Hall, and many others.

  • Use each Ghost’s special ability to explore the world while fighting a legion of Unrepentant Ghosts who have descended upon London since the return of the Dark Spirit.

  • Enjoy the narrative through dialogues and in-game cutscenes and learn the tragic backstories of Ghosts now tethered to the mortal world.

  • Learn and master an intricate map in a classic non-linear, ability gated, Metroidvania.

  • Collect limited materials such as Ether, Iron, and Mugwort to unlock new items and abilities.

  • Discover secret areas and rare materials.

  • All art is hand-drawn featuring frame-by-frame coloring and animations.

Last evaluated Jun 21, 2026
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