Choose Ghost 1.0
Choose Ghost 1.0 if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Ghost 1.0 launched in 2016.
Ghost 1.0 vs Mini Ghost
Ghost 1.0 and Mini Ghost both land in Action, Indie, 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 share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Ghost 1.0 (2016) is 1 year older than Mini Ghost (2017). Mini Ghost scores higher on Steam reviews (93.4% positive) than Ghost 1.0 (87.6% 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 Mini Ghost
Choose Mini Ghost if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 93.4% positive across 167 reviews.
Both Ghost 1.0 and Mini Ghost sit in Action, Indie, and 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 1.0 |  Mini Ghost | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.6% positive (798 reviews) | 93.4% positive (167 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | @unepic_fran | @unepic_fran |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Ghost 1.0 (2016) is 1 year older than Mini Ghost (2017).
- Mini Ghost scores higher on Steam reviews (93.4% positive) than Ghost 1.0 (87.6% positive).
- Mini Ghost is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Ghost 1.0 (1.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Ghost 1.0 is Deck Verified, Mini Ghost is Deck Playable.
Ghost 1.0 vs Mini Ghost — FAQ
- Which is better, Ghost 1.0 or Mini Ghost?
- On Steam reviews Mini Ghost scores higher (93.4% positive) than Ghost 1.0 (87.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Mini Ghost 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 1.0 or Mini Ghost first?
- If you want chronology, Ghost 1.0 (2016) came out before Mini Ghost (2017). 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 1.0 and Mini Ghost similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.