This is a Ghost

Horror· Indie· Action· Psychological Horror

Released Apr 2024

This is a Ghost is an FPS psychological horror and investigation game for 1 to 4 players. Track down supernatural activity, identify demonic entities using specialised equipment, and banish them with crafted ammunition in solo or online co-op!

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Steam Updated 12 Oct 2026 $16.99

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Evaluation

This is a Ghost launched on April 17, 2024 and has received a consistent stream of updates since then — including three major content releases: a Halloween update in October 2024 (patch 1.1.0, adding a new map), a language expansion update in February 2026 (patch 1.2.0), and the Grimgrove update in May 2026 (patch 1.3.0, adding another new map and achievements). In addition to these major drops, the developer has shipped 18 feature patches and 25 bug fix updates across the game's lifetime, reflecting steady ongoing work. In the May 21, 2026 patch notes, the developer wrote: "If time allows, and depending on my availability, I hope to add more content before the end of the year. No promises, but I'll do my best." This is a soft expression of intent rather than a firm commitment, but it signals the developer's interest in continuing to support the game. The most recent major content release was only about a month before today's date (June 21, 2026), placing the game firmly within an active development period. No announcement of development ending has been made.

Evidence

Patch 1.3.0 released, adding the new Grimgrove small map and achievements. Developer noted they hope to add more content before end of 2026, but made no firm promise.

news post · May 21, 2026 source development ongoing

high

Halloween Update 1.1.0 added a new small map, lobby rework, new photos, achievements, and other features.

news post · Oct 4, 2024 source content shipped

high

Media

Details

Developer

Nuci

Publisher

Nuci

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

partial support

Steam Deck

Playable

Players

Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op

Horror Action Indie Psychological Horror Investigation First-Person Supernatural Demons 3D Detective Dark Mystery PvE Atmospheric Survival Horror

About this game

This is a Ghost pushes ghost hunting further by combining paranormal investigation with strategic banishment mechanics. Explore haunted locations, select your equipment carefully, and face the unknown alone or as a team.

You're a ghost hunter!

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12 maps with different atmospheres and sizes.
3 difficulty levels and an optional challenge.
Alone or in co-op for up to 4 players.
Entities and behaviors have unique abilities:
- Demon: possesses a player for a few seconds by attracting them or using their weapons.
- Banshee: screams and immobilizes its victim before attacking.
- Siren: sings and drains life and energy from nearby players.
- And more

Professional equipment

16 tools for your investigation.
Track activity with EMF radar up to 50m range.
Night vision and a paranormal filter to see activity and special events.
L.S.S., motion sensor, Bobby to reveal nearby entities.
And more

You can protect yourself or attack

Shield
Incense
Pistol, Shotgun, Burning flash
Rune

Complete your contract

Banishing the entity is only part of the contract. You must investigate this haunting in order to gather information about the ghost.

3 quests
Identity
Year of death
Cause of death
Favourite room
Bloodstain

Photographing during your investigation

Discover 75 unique photos.
The value of a photo depends on its rarity and the distance from which it was taken.
Some photos are linked to specific entities, behaviours or maps.
You can collect 12 photos per game.
Delete your photos to take better ones.

A well-stocked photo album can pay big money!

The reputation merchant offers you the chance to buy

New entities. You gradually unlock the content and difficulty of your contract.
Maps.
Equipment upgrades.
And more

A crafting system

To banish the entity, you need to craft the right ammunition. An additive will reduce the entity's speed, strength or overall activity. The choice is yours.