Rank 01Games like Ghost on the Shore
- 33 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Ghost on the Shore also play
The closest matches to Ghost on the Shore: Hindsight, The Haunting of Joni Evers, Copycat, What Remains of Edith Finch, and The Berlin Apartment. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Shares environmental storytelling with Ghost on the Shore.
- $7.49 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
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The Walking Dead
Why this: Shares branching dialogue with Ghost on the Shore.
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- Released: 2022
- Developer: like Charlie
- Price: $6.79−66%checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 85% of 121 reviews
- Genres: Adventure
- Metacritic 75
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Choices meaningfully alter endings
- Environmental clues reveal hidden narratives
- Ghostly companion feels like a real relationship
- Atmospheric
- Contemplative
- Melancholic
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Ghost on the Shore
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
Marie's Room
Why this: Shares environmental storytelling with Ghost on the Shore.
Dear Esther
Why this: Also Narration and Walking Simulator, like Ghost on the Shore.
Firewatch
Why this: Also Drama and Walking Simulator, like Ghost on the Shore.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Ghost on the Shore at current Steam store prices.
The Gap
Why this: Also Drama and Walking Simulator, like Ghost on the Shore.
Home is Where One Starts...
Why this: Also Narration and Drama, like Ghost on the Shore.
Bottle: Pilgrim Redux
Why this: Also Narration and Walking Simulator, like Ghost on the Shore.
Leaving Lyndow
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Ghost on the Shore.
Hazel Sky
Why this: Also Walking Simulator and Emotional, like Ghost on the Shore.
Spiritfarer®: Farewell Edition
Why this: Same poignant mood as Ghost on the Shore.
Many Nights a Whisper
Why this: Shares environmental storytelling and multiple endings with Ghost on the Shore.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Ghost on the Shore, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Life is Strange 2
Why this: Also Drama and Walking Simulator, like Ghost on the Shore.
missed messages.
Why this: Shares multiple endings with Ghost on the Shore.
A Date in the Park
Why this: Also Walking Simulator and Emotional, like Ghost on the Shore.
Wardwell House
Why this: Shares environmental storytelling with Ghost on the Shore.
The Sad Story of Emmeline Burns
Why this: Also Emotional and Romance, like Ghost on the Shore.
Press Any Button
Why this: Also Drama and Emotional, like Ghost on the Shore.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
The Haunting of Joni Evers
Why this: Shares environmental storytelling with Ghost on the Shore.
Copycat
Why this: Also Narration and Drama, like Ghost on the Shore.
The Walking Dead
Why this: Shares branching dialogue with Ghost on the Shore.
About Ghost on the Shore
The closest matches to Ghost on the Shore: Hindsight, The Haunting of Joni Evers, Copycat, What Remains of Edith Finch, and The Berlin Apartment. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Ghost on the Shore is your kind of game, the closest matches are Hindsight, The Haunting of Joni Evers and Copycat — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, contemplative and melancholic, and single out its branching dialogue and collectible driven lore. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Ghost on the Shore: An exploration game about emotional ties that transcend even death. Riley is faced with a headstrong ghost, urging her on an adventure across atmospheric shores, uncovering the island's tragic secret. Choices in dialogue shape the bond between the two, ultimately deciding Riley's fate.
Is Ghost on the Shore worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 85% of 121 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- On sale: 66% off, now $6.79 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 5 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Choices meaningfully alter endings
- Environmental clues reveal hidden narratives
- Ghostly companion feels like a real relationship
- Poetry and soundtrack evoke deep emotion
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Man, not a fan. While I do like walking sims, I feel they actually have to do something. Ghost on the Shore presents a story but that's really it - just the bare minimum for the genre. You slowly walk down a lone path in a somewhat generic…”
“The story is not engaging at all. Nothing interesting happens. There is almost no gameplay. The only interesting part of this game was exploring the island.”
People who play it also play: Hindsight, The Haunting of Joni Evers, Copycat
Frequently asked about Ghost on the Shore
Can I run it?
Is Ghost on the Shore verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Ghost on the Shore is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Ghost on the Shore cost?
Ghost on the Shore is listed on Steam at 6.79 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Ghost on the Shore?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Ghost on the Shore are Hindsight, The Haunting of Joni Evers, Copycat.
Who developed Ghost on the Shore?
Ghost on the Shore was developed by like Charlie and published by Application Systems Heidelberg.