Choose Ghost on the Shore
Choose Ghost on the Shore if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Ghost on the Shore launched in 2022.
Ghost on the Shore vs The Haunting of Joni Evers
Ghost on the Shore and The Haunting of Joni Evers both land in Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Adventure games on Steam. Ghost on the Shore (2022) is 3 years older than The Haunting of Joni Evers (2025). The Haunting of Joni Evers scores higher on Steam reviews (95% positive) than Ghost on the Shore (85.1% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose The Haunting of Joni Evers
Choose The Haunting of Joni Evers if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95% positive across 100 reviews.
Both Ghost on the Shore and The Haunting of Joni Evers sit in Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Ghost on the Shore |  The Haunting of Joni Evers | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.1% positive (121 reviews) | 95% positive (100 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | like Charlie | Causeway Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Ghost on the Shore (2022) is 3 years older than The Haunting of Joni Evers (2025).
- The Haunting of Joni Evers scores higher on Steam reviews (95% positive) than Ghost on the Shore (85.1% positive).
- The Haunting of Joni Evers is currently ~55% cheaper on Steam than Ghost on the Shore (8.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Ghost on the Shore vs The Haunting of Joni Evers — FAQ
- Which is better, Ghost on the Shore or The Haunting of Joni Evers?
- On Steam reviews The Haunting of Joni Evers scores higher (95% positive) than Ghost on the Shore (85.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, The Haunting of Joni Evers is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Ghost on the Shore or The Haunting of Joni Evers first?
- If you want chronology, Ghost on the Shore (2022) came out before The Haunting of Joni Evers (2025). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Ghost on the Shore and The Haunting of Joni Evers similar?
- They overlap on Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do Ghost on the Shore and The Haunting of Joni Evers both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.