Untitled Ghost Game

Horror· Psychological Horror· Character Customization· Retro

Released Sep 2023

Free multiplayer 2D ghost hunting game that you can play with friends created by a small game dev team.

90% positive · 512 reviews

Done

All announced content has been released

High confidence

Done

All announced content has been released

High confidence

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Steam Free

Evaluation

The developer, Dubscr, posted a clear and detailed statement on June 27, 2024 announcing that they will not be working on Untitled Ghost Game ever again. The reason given is a combination of technical and financial constraints: the game's networking framework caps multiplayer at 20 players, servers cost $8/month which is unsustainable for a college student, and the game generates no revenue (it is free-to-play and the developer explicitly chose to keep it that way). Dubscr also declined to add paid DLC, preferring to keep the game fully free. This statement came after an earlier November 15, 2023 post that had already paused development due to college, so the June 2024 post represents a definitive, considered conclusion rather than a temporary hiatus. The developer directed players to their new project, "Dubscr's Murder Mystery," as a parting note. No further updates or communications have been posted after June 27, 2024. The game launched on September 12, 2023, received active patching and a Halloween content update through October–November 2023, and a final bug fix on February 23, 2024, before the developer formally closed the book on it.

Evidence

Developer explicitly states they will not work on Untitled Ghost Game ever again, citing networking limitations, server costs, and lack of revenue. Directs players to their new project.

news post · Jun 27, 2024 source development ending

high

Developer announced a halt to development due to starting college, leaving open a slim possibility of future fixes.

news post · Nov 15, 2023 source development ending

medium

Media

Details

Developer

Dubscr

Publisher

Dubscr

Achievements

Platform

Windows, macOS, Linux

Controller

partial support

Steam Deck

Unsupported

Players

Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op

Psychological Horror Horror Character Customization Retro Moddable Pixel Graphics 2D Top-Down Action Dark Casual Arcade Grand Strategy Demons Hunting

About this game

Welcome to Untitled Ghost Game, a spine-tingling 2D ghost hunting adventure brought to you by a small but dedicated team of developers.

Interactive items and several unique maps
Step into the shoes of a paranormal investigator armed with an arsenal of ghost hunting equipment, including an EMF reader, a Luigi board, a thermometer, a clock, a spirit box, a sketchbook, and a geiger counter. Explore a variety of creepy locations, including Mario's Cottage, Leonardo's Villa, Haunted Boardwalk, and the Spooky Mall.

Gameplay mechanics and loop
Your objective is to use your equipment to locate the ghost and ghost room to see how it interacts with the environment, items, and hiding places. Once you have gathered enough information, it's up to you to make an educated guess about the type of ghost you're dealing with. Once you've made your guess, the exorcist can come in and take care of the ghost.

Ghost interactions and music
But beware - ghosts can be unpredictable and dangerous, so be sure to keep your wits about you. With atmospheric visuals, spooky sound effects, and a haunting (badass) soundtrack from the musical artist Sodaguyz, Untitled Ghost Game will keep you on the edge of your seat.

So join us on this bone-chilling journey into the unknown, brought to you by a small passionate team of indie developers who are dedicated to bringing you the best in 2D ghost hunting gameplay.