Rank 01Why this
Shares pixel perfect platforming and power up collection with Ghostly Matter.
- $9.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2015
Games like Ghostly Matter
- 22 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Ghostly Matter also play
The closest matches to Ghostly Matter: Castle In The Darkness, After Death, Aggelos, Cathedral, and OUTBUDDIES DX. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Same atmospheric mood as Ghostly Matter.
- $13.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2017
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Axiom Verge
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with Ghostly Matter.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Ghostly Matter
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- Released: 2018
- Developer: Small Bros
- Price: $9.99checked Nov 2
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 58% of 24 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- 80s horror and pop culture references
- Clever secrets reward thorough exploration
- Dual realm mechanic forces constant toggling
- Atmospheric
- Eerie
- Mysterious
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Resident Evil
Why this: Shares puzzle solving and resource management with Ghostly Matter.
Ghostbusters™
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Ghostly Matter.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Ghostly Matter at current Steam store prices.
Spaceport Hope
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with Ghostly Matter.
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Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Ghostly Matter.
Mini Ghost
Why this: Shares resource management with Ghostly Matter.
1 Screen Platformer
Why this: Shares pixel perfect platforming with Ghostly Matter.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
After Death
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Ghostly Matter.
Axiom Verge
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with Ghostly Matter.
About Ghostly Matter
The closest matches to Ghostly Matter: Castle In The Darkness, After Death, Aggelos, Cathedral, and OUTBUDDIES DX. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Ghostly Matter is your kind of game, the closest matches are Castle In The Darkness, After Death and Aggelos — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, eerie and mysterious, and single out its dual realm toggle and enemy avoidance. 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 Ghostly Matter: Ghostly Matter is a metroidvania with elements borrowed from graphic adventures. The year is 1986. A professor obsessed with the paranormal, an old friend who disappeared mysteriously. Time to arm yourself with the best anti-ghost technology and set off in search of the truth.
Is Ghostly Matter worth buying?
Too few reviews to call
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- Only 24 Steam reviews so far, not enough to judge.
- Price: $9.99 (checked Nov 2).
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- 80s horror and pop culture references
- Clever secrets reward thorough exploration
- Dual realm mechanic forces constant toggling
- Pixel art visuals evoke nostalgia
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“So it's basically more of a 2D Resident Evil, with infinite and invisible enemies shooting you offscreen, finite resourses and pit falls everywhere. It could've been a great game, but I'm giving it a thumbs down because it plays like a…”
“Got head stuck in a wall and cant progress. Playtesting matters. its sad because this game seems fun. Another time maybe i´ll restart the game but it should not be necessary. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3251700609”
People who play it also play: Castle In The Darkness, After Death, Aggelos
Frequently asked about Ghostly Matter
Can I run it?
Is Ghostly Matter verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Ghostly Matter 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 Ghostly Matter cost?
Ghostly Matter is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Ghostly Matter?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Ghostly Matter are Castle In The Darkness, After Death, Aggelos.
Who developed Ghostly Matter?
Ghostly Matter was developed by Small Bros and published by Milestone S.r.l..