Choose Just Bones
Choose Just Bones if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Just Bones launched in 2016.
Just Bones vs Mini Ghost
Just Bones and Mini Ghost both land in Indie 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 Indie games on Steam. Just Bones (2016) is 1 year older than Mini Ghost (2017). Mini Ghost is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Just Bones has no Deck rating yet. 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 an Action, Adventure, and Casual experience. Mini Ghost launched in 2017.
Both Just Bones and Mini Ghost sit in Indie 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
 Just Bones |  Mini Ghost | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Genres | Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | Price unknown | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 93.4% positive (167 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Elephant Games | @unepic_fran |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Just Bones (2016) is 1 year older than Mini Ghost (2017).
- Mini Ghost is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Just Bones has no Deck rating yet.
Just Bones vs Mini Ghost — FAQ
- Should I play Just Bones or Mini Ghost first?
- If you want chronology, Just Bones (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 Just Bones and Mini Ghost similar?
- They overlap on Indie 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.