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Games like Ghost Master®

  • 11 games
  • Updated May 4, 2026

Players who liked Ghost Master® also play

The closest matches to Ghost Master®: Ghost Master: Resurrection, Evil Genius, Dungeons 3, MachiaVillain, and Zombie Night Terror. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

  1. Rank 03

    Why this

    Same atmospheric mood as Ghost Master.

    • $5.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
    • Deck Playable
    • 2017
  1. Rank 06

    Cataclismo

    • $29.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
    • Deck Playable
    • 2025
  2. Rank 08

    Hard West 2

    Why this: Shares environmental interaction with Ghost Master.

    • $29.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
    • 2022

The full ranked list: top 24 games like Ghost Master®

Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
  1. 1
    Ghost Master: Resurrection

    Shares puzzle solving with Ghost Master.

    • 81% of 138 reviews
  2. 2
    Evil Genius

    Genres: Strategy

    • 94% of 2,345 reviews
  3. 3
    Dungeons 3

    Same atmospheric mood as Ghost Master.

    • 92% of 4,938 reviews
  4. 4
    MachiaVillain

    Genres: Strategy, Indie, Simulation

    • 51% of 348 reviews
  5. 5
    Zombie Night Terror

    Genres: Action, Strategy, Indie

    • 93% of 1,072 reviews
  6. 6
    Cataclismo

    Genres: Strategy, Simulation

    • 89% of 2,177 reviews
  7. 7
    Untitled Goose Game

    Genres: Action, Indie

    • 96% of 9,924 reviews
  8. 8
    Hard West 2

    Shares environmental interaction with Ghost Master.

    • 82% of 1,307 reviews
  9. 9
    Two Point Hospital

    Same challenging mood as Ghost Master.

    • 93% of 12,548 reviews
  10. 10
    Haunt the House: Terrortown

    Genres: Action, Indie, Casual

    • 85% of 1,104 reviews
  11. 11
    Tropico 3

    Genres: Strategy, Simulation

    • 91% of 463 reviews
  12. 12
    Infectonator 3: Apocalypse

    Also Villain Protagonist and Tactical, like Ghost Master.

    • 79% of 621 reviews
  13. 13
    Ghost Keeper

    Also Villain Protagonist and Supernatural, like Ghost Master.

    • 80% of 80 reviews
  14. 14
    Worshippers of Cthulhu

    Genres: Strategy, Simulation

    • 81% of 701 reviews
  15. 15
    Bridge Constructor Portal

    Genres: Strategy, Simulation

    • 90% of 2,456 reviews
  16. 16
    Old World

    Genres: Strategy, Simulation, RPG

    • 84% of 3,708 reviews
  17. 17
    Startopia

    Genres: Simulation

    • 91% of 649 reviews
  18. 18
    Slayaway Camp

    Genres: Strategy, Indie, Casual

    • 95% of 478 reviews
  19. 19
    GhostControl Inc.

    Genres: Strategy, Indie, Simulation

    • 67% of 110 reviews
  20. 20
    Omerta - City of Gangsters

    Genres: Strategy, Simulation

    • 61% of 877 reviews
  21. 21
    Dwarf Fortress

    Genres: Strategy, Indie, Simulation

    • 95% of 23,734 reviews
  22. 22
    War for the Overworld

    Genres: Strategy, Indie, Simulation

    • 87% of 4,027 reviews
  23. 23
    Dwelvers

    Genres: Strategy, Indie, Simulation

    • 64% of 174 reviews
  24. 24
    Enigma of Fear

    Shares environmental interaction and puzzle solving with Ghost Master.

    • 90% of 229 reviews
Ghost Master® — Steam game cover
  • Released: 2006
  • Developer: Sick Puppies
  • Price: $4.99checked Oct 31
  • 89% of 1,009 reviews
  • Genres: Strategy
  • Metacritic 81
  • Platforms: Windows

Players highlight

  • Clever puzzle design
  • Atmospheric
  • Challenging
  • Immersive
  • Environmental interaction
  • Ghost management

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Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Ghost Master® at current Steam store prices.

  • Slayaway Camp

    Why this: Shares environmental interaction with Ghost Master.

    • $1.34 (Price checked Oct 30)
    • Deck Playable
    • 2016
  • I, Zombie

    Why this: Shares puzzle solving with Ghost Master.

    • $1.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
    • Deck Verified
    • 2014

About Ghost Master®

The closest matches to Ghost Master®: Ghost Master: Resurrection, Evil Genius, Dungeons 3, MachiaVillain, and Zombie Night Terror. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

If Ghost Master® is your kind of game, the closest matches are Ghost Master: Resurrection, Evil Genius and Dungeons 3 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and immersive, and single out its environmental interaction and ghost management. 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.

Ghost Master is a 2006 strategy game developed by Sick Puppies and published by Strategy First in which players command various supernatural entities including banshees, gremlins, and spectres to frighten mortals through puzzle-based challenges. The game blends ghost-management with environmental interaction and level-based scenarios, requiring tactical positioning to overcome each challenge. Players describe it as atmospheric and immersive, with reviewers highlighting clever puzzle design and the importance of strategic placement. The game holds an 89% positive rating from over 1000 Steam reviews and is priced at $4.99. It does not currently support the Steam Deck.

About Ghost Master®: Grim spectres, howling banshees, and sly gremlins are yours to command as you unleash ghastly spirits on the town of Gravenville and scare the wits out of its citizens. In the world of the Ghost Master, spooks do your bidding, as you solve puzzles and unlock mysteries in a challenge that combines the best of strategy, adventure, and...

Is Ghost Master® worth buying?

  • 89% of 1,009 Steam reviews are positive.
  • We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
  • Price: $4.99 (checked Nov 7).
  • People who recommend it had played a median of 15 h when they wrote their review.
  • Not supported on Steam Deck.

What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews

Top critical reviews

The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.

“I personally never found it that fun, but I can see the appeal. The biggest issue is it's age in both interface and graphics. A remaster might do wonders for this title, but I don't see that happening anytime soon. Can't recommend.”
3 h played
“It's a fun idea overall, but it's clearly an old game. The controls are fine once you do your own keybinds. Some of the menus feel rather dated and could use better resolution. The reason for the poor rating is that you'll definitely need…”
4 h played
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People who play it also play: Ghost Master: Resurrection, Evil Genius, Dungeons 3

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Frequently asked about Ghost Master®

Can I run it?

Does Ghost Master® work on Steam Deck?

Ghost Master® is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.

How much does Ghost Master® cost?

Ghost Master® is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).

What games are most similar to Ghost Master®?

Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Ghost Master® are Ghost Master: Resurrection, Evil Genius, Dungeons 3.

Who developed Ghost Master®?

Ghost Master® was developed by Sick Puppies and published by Strategy First.