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Ghost on the Shore
Developer like Charlie
An exploration game about emotional ties that transcend even death. Riley is faced with a headstrong ghost, urging her on an adventure across atmospheric shores, uncovering the island's tragic secret. Choices in dialogue shape the bond between the two, ultimately deciding Riley's fate. From the Steam store page
157 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Oct 3, 2026 · last updated Oct 8, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
85
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130 positive · 23 negative
95% range 78–90%
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Steam's own rating
Very Positive
189 of 226 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
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60 of 157 · most liked firstGhost on the Shore is a short walking simulator with a mysterious story and minor dialogue choices. Filled with long conversations and exploring a deserted and dilapidated island, it is reminiscent of Firewatch or Gone Home. I enjoyed the aforementioned titles, but my feelings are quite mixed towards Ghost on the Shore. It is not a bad game, but I found it to be rather ordinary in almost every aspect. It is unfortunately, not a title that I would recommend. Pros Decent voice acting…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Follow our Curator page, [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/41449676/] Summit Reviews , to see more high-quality reviews regularly. Ghost on the Shore is an exploration and adventure game. Riley decides something is missing in her life and purposely takes her boat out in search of adventure. Unfortunately, not being a very experienced sailor, she finds herself in difficulty when a storm erupts which threatens to send her boat careering into the rocks. She is saved by a voice in…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ghost on the Shore Ghost on the Shore is Waking Sim with a deep narrative😊 Vibrant artwork Intriguing story. Very polished. Music is complimentary, not distracting. Voice-overs! I saw an “adventure tag” on the store page, but have seen no puzzles yet; I am 2.2 hours in. Don’t buy it expecting a traditional Adventure game. Buy it for the beautiful narrative that it is. The “Like Charlie” studio is a team of 8 storytelling enthusiasts, this team also brought us “Marie’s…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →- This a pure walking sim without any puzzles at all. If you’re a fan of the genre, give it a try. If not, this game won’t convince you otherwise. - Story is what kept me playing, but that's not saying much. It borders on cliché at the beginning with the abandoned island and not a single living soul around, and then there’s this entity/ghost in your head that doesn’t remember anything until you progress the story. At one time the ghost is like: “I don’t know anything”, and a few moments later…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →"Unfortunately" this was the quickest refund from me so far on Steam. The graphics take a lot of getting used to; I would even say that I found them very "muddy". The atmosphere did not resonate with me at all. The conversational backdrop with myself was .... weird! About 30 minutes of pure disappointment. I hope all other owners of this game experienced more fun with it! :)
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A very beautiful walk - but walk? Yes, we walk, but at the same time investigate and explore! Accompanied by a ghost, who saved our life, when we were out in the ocean and led us on to the Rogues. When we decided to explore the island, he is with us and soon it becomes clear, there is a mystery: he is dead, cannot remember most of what happened but on our way, we uncover piece by piece more about the former inhabitants and of course him and who he had been ... Graphically the game is an…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ghost on the Shore is part walking sim and part mystery. You play as the character Riley who arrives on a deserted island in the midst of a storm at sea. You play from her first person perspective as she discovers she is accompanied by a ghost who has an unknown link to the island. You move along a fairly linear path to explore the island and discover an abandoned town with many items left behind by its residents. Through cassette tapes, letters, journals, and miscellaneous objects, you begin…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ghost on the Shore has an interesting concept with a ghost that hitches a ride in your body who may end up a friend or an annoying nuisance, depending on your choices. It's refreshing to actually see those branching options make a difference and I'd even recommend at least two playthroughs because of it. Very solid narrative adventure! Full review: https://www.lifeisxbox.eu/review-ghost-on-the-shore/
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ghost on the Shore review by @little-writer.bsky.social of AGH. Developer like Charlie’s scenic narrative island adventure is haunted by poignant personal tragedy rather than fearful horrors adventuregamehotspot.com/review/4867/... #indiegame #adventuregame
unlabelledView post →Man, not a fan. While I do like walking sims, I feel they actually have to do something. Ghost on the Shore presents a story but that's really it - just the bare minimum for the genre. You slowly walk down a lone path in a somewhat generic locale. There's a lifeless building. Go inside and there are a few sparkly pages and items. You click the sparking thing and sit as the exposition tells you the story. Get back on the path. Slowly walk to the next similar building in the next similar…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Absolutely a treasure of a game, amazing story, beautiful graphics, and a journey I'll never forget. [h1 ]Pros: - Multiple endings - Lots of replayability - Voice acting is great - Original Music, 27 tracks - Great pacing, lots of time to figure out what exactly is happening - Collectibles! Completely optional, but adds a fun aspect to the game. - Graphics are unique, and in a beautiful painterly style that makes you want to look at everything - You easily get attached to characters, and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →TLDR: A predictable story and a snail's-pace walking speed through an ugly looking tropical island resort makes me want to walk away from this walking sim. There are much better options available. PROS: ➕Branching dialogue ➕Multiple endings CONS: ➖No FOV option ➖Poor graphics ➖Agonizingly slow walk speed ➖Constantly contradicting dialog ➖Multiple endings that require complete playthrough ➖Predictive plot Content (Game world/Narrative) – [2/10] The game world takes…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Its a cute game but a bit linear. The "twist" in the story later on about the main character just made no sense to me. It wasn't really a twist or surprise, but just doesn't make any sense in terms of story. Having achievements that require multiple playthroughs of a game like this is just annoying, to be honest. You play it once and you know the story. Doing it again just becomes tedious walking and clicking on things, trying to make sure you do what you need to not miss something.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really, really enjoyed this game! Was looking forward to it, bought it full price and never looked back :) I actually started a second playthrough now to see what else I have missed. First off, this is a very good story. Absolute masterful storytelling. Usually, as expected in a walking sim, you get lost in a very complicated plot and a whole lot of boring notes you have to find. This game is different because you never lose focus. It builds unto every piece of information you find and keeps…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I like this genre of games and Ghost on the Shore is not bad. Interesting graphics and nice voice acting. But the rest is just a disappointment. It feels too linear and is way to short (<3hrs). The story is shallow and never really gripped me, there is zero surprise to the story, it is as linear as the way you move. About the islands: Though they are quite beautiful, it never feels like you can explore anything because you are limited to the paths that sometimes are invisible. Oh here is a 10…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Before the walking simulator police shows up, note that I love these games so much I build the steam group of the [url=https://steamcommunity.com/groups/walkingsimulator]genre. So I know what to expect - a little too well perhaps. The good: This is simply a crossing of "Dear Esther" with "Everyone is Gone to the Rapture" - the mechanics are identical. Conceptually, the story of someone crashing on an island and adventuring with mysterious voice in their head is interesting. But the execution…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is worth maybe a buck or two. The story is weak and you are mindlessly led through it with no decisions to make or puzzles to solve or even anything to figure out. Just a blah experience. Spend your money elsewhere or wait until it goes on an 80% discount sale. Don't expect much. There isn't much there.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Story rich adventure + scenic + interesting = Explore and uncover a deserted island with relics of inhabitants left behind. Make choices that shape the branching narrative with multiple endings. [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/35180752-3-point-play/] Follow our curator for similar games
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →First off let me say that I absolutely adored Marie's Room and I was SO looking forward to this game. Unfortunately, it was a miss for me. The pacing feels off - too slow. It made the story fall flat for me because it took so long to find the next bit to the puzzle that I just lost interest. I don't think I'll pick it up past the 1.9 hour mark that I'm at, but we'll see... If you are a big fan of Life is Strange and Eastshade then you might like this game. It certainly is relaxing (I almost…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Two hours in, and the only thing stopping me to continu is the fact I have work early tomorrow. I love the story, the art, the conversations. This is a gem.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I just played for a little bit before work and i was surprised that i found myself hooked and almost late for work. The artwork is relaxing and the music really gives that extra immersion. Because i don't know what to expect i also start feeling the tension that something is going to pop up... My gf saw i was playing and stopped watching cuz she wanted to explore the game herself hehe,, The story seems well thought out and curious where it will lead to...
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a reluctant endorsement. The game, the visuals and the narration are actually quite good. You are a woman exploring a remote island. There is a ghost speaking to you. As you explore, you uncover the mysteries of the island and its inhabitants. It's really quite good. Until the ending. The ending is shockingly stupid. So painfully stupid that it really undermines the decent game that led up to it. Too bad. I'll remember this game, but not for good reasons.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Oh boy, is this a tough one to review or what... As many others, I came here having already played Marie's Room, the short, wonderful (and free) walking sim game from "like Charlie". It was emotional, intense, and yet everything happened inside one small room. I was eager to play this one, bought it relatively soon after it got released, and wasn't able to play it until now. For the record, I love exploration games, I have played quite a few, including the one many consider to be the best of…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The story felt so random for a game that didn't have that much to explore. The landscape is pretty and there's some interesting characters, but I was left confused and genuinely kind of mad towards the end. It was also so expensive for a really short experience. For this I can't recommend it.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Alright. **Ghost on the Shore** is done and dusted. As far as Walking Simulators go, this is in the upper tier of the genre. It's similar to **Dear Esther/What Remains of Edith Finch** rather than a walk through an asset store forest or what have you. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3028858776 It has a deep story with several endings, beautiful graphics, and one run can be wrapped up in about three hours (based on my playtime). This game was completely Steam Deck…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The voice acting was nice and the story was going somewhere but It just wasn't fun to play for a few reasons and I eventually gave up after an hour and a bit. -Firstly the game possibly implements some kind of mouse smoothing or something but whatever the reason the mouse just never felt exactly right for me. -Secondly the performance for me was very poor at times; lots of stuttering and frame drops and even when steam was telling me I had anywhere between 90-120 fps it just didn't feel like…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Me at the start: Oh this can be a fun whimsical adventure Me after: MY HEART! THE FEELS! THE MYSTERY! Pros: - Beautifully told story - Between the voice acting and the music the audio team is 10/10 - A right pacing to keep you interested and involved Cons: - The graphics aren't 100% the best - Sometimes the dialog will skip - Sometimes the choices don't get selected properly cause the speed. I honestly wasn't expecting what this game ended up being but in the end it was so much better then…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game is very pretty, has great voice acting and extremely solid level design. Exploring the island is a delight. Josh is an interesting companion and the story revealing itself is charming. This is an extremely cool walking simulator and definitely worth the money. https://youtu.be/KCNsk0cS9sI
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I like Walking Sims. You don't need a lot of effort to actually play these types of games. I would even consider these types of games "cozy" ones since You just have to press WASD, Look Around, Interact, Listen, Read and to some extend figure out what just happened in the world around you. Ghost on The Shore was one of the Walking Sims I didn't play yet and I just needed to chill after games like DOOM 1993 and Counter-Strike Condition Zero Deleted Scenes. I was impressed by the visuals that…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →An unforgettable journey through memories The Ghost on the Shore is a beautifully haunting narrative game that explores love, loss, and the passage of time with a quiet grace that lingers in your heart long after the journey ends. Set against the backdrop of the stunningly desolate Rogue Islands, the game invites you to unravel its mysteries through the poignant interplay of memory and connection. You play as Riley, a young woman who finds herself stranded on the islands, accompanied by a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very fascinating game. The writing is awesome and it is fun to just walk around and explore without any pressure. Ghost encounters can be a bit scary but that's OK. It is not a horror game but sometimes you appreciate that you don't walk the isles in complete darkness. Give it a shot if you like experiences and if you are a patient reader.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Beautiful game! I'm a puzzles girl, but I really didn't even miss them or even realize there weren't puzzles until someone pointed it out because I was so sucked into the story and environment. I'm done now, and even though it was a good sized game, I find myself wishing it was even longer.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ghost on the Shore is a very good adventure game. Explore and discover what happened to the people of the island and the ghost who's following you all along the journey. It's a beautiful story with a touch of magic, the grapchics are beautiful and the ambiant is relaxing. I highly recommend it!!! 💗💗💗
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The story is not engaging at all. Nothing interesting happens. There is almost no gameplay. The only interesting part of this game was exploring the island.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The good stuff - it's a beautiful setting/graphics and an interesting immersive story. It didn't take long to complete (a few hours) and I was trying to look everywhere. I got frustrated a couple of times with not being able to go somewhere I wanted (eg up a small step I'd just come down!) I would've liked to have a map in my journal. i understand there are different endings but I don't really feel the story would be different enough for me to go back and redo it.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A immersive island walk along a tantalising tale I was asked to give an honest opinion of the game having played it to completion on stream and I must say for such a short game (3-3.5 hours full play-through) it leaves a lasting effect. From the first moment where a rock tune blares out through the boat speakers to the final discoveries in ghost-presence Josh's story, this game kept me absolutely hooked. In brief If you're looking for a quick list of reasons to get this game, here's what I'd…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Chill gaming experience with a wonderful soundtrack and a captivating story! Just what I needed to relax during these hard times.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I played a demo last year and have been curiously waiting for some time to see the end product. I have just finished my 1st play through and wow I loved it. I really enjoyed the story and even when I had figured out pieces of it and had theories that some came to be correct there was still more to it that suprised me as I went, there was a lot of depth to some of the story lines and made you feel for the characters. There is some great humour and emotional moments between the main characters…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ghost on the Shore is an emotional new exploration game in which players take on the role of Riley. Accompanied by a mysterious and headstrong ghost she must venture across the abandoned Rogue Islands to uncover their troubled past. Overall, it is another great narrative game from like Charlie. It offers captivating, intertwining stories, a mesmerising aesthetic and satisfying exploratory gameplay as well as replayability. It is an experience that will take players through a range of emotions…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Live // Playing a short narrative game called Ghost on the Shore today ^v^ Twitch.tv/Psyruu
unlabelledView post →Ghost on the Shore surprised me. For awhile, the journal entries/drawings, cassette tapes, letters, and found items didn't really connect, so it just felt like more of lukewarm, exploration-based walking-simulator that would be more about the scenery than any overarching story; however, a complex narrative comes together by the end (though there are 4 possible outcomes/endings) that was foreshadowed through items hidden around the island. While structurally, it's similar to Firewatch and fans…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'd gladly expected a middling, standard walking sim but instead experienced a linear and very involving little journey. For me there was a subtly poignant emotional dimension kind of always there throughout, be that in the excellent spoken dialogue, voice recordings, written notes, sketches... it felt vibrant. And with the undercurrent of mystery it felt magical at times. Clearly I got a lot out of it, I regard it highly.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I started playing Ghost on the Shore today and finished in twice in that time. You play a young woman called Riley (well voiced by Nola Klop) who, whilst trying to escape from her life, ends up on a group of islands, where a strange voice known as Josh (voiced by Phillip Sacramento) starts talking to her. Whilst exploring the Island, Riley starts to piece together the long, sad history of the place, dating back to the early 1800s and as far as the late 1900s. It's a walking simulator done in a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a beautiful game with a good story. I've played it through a couple of times to get different endings and to collect achievements. I'm still having a bit of trouble finding some things but I'm not interested in getting all the endings because I don't like being the ♥♥♥♥ in a game. Boring I know, but I always like being a good guy... even an imaginary one. (Possibly something to bring up in therapy - people pleasing to the extreme.) It could also be that they picked a very…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →● IN SHORT: ✅ Liked it 🔲 Did not like it ✅ Do recommend 🔲 Do not recommend 🔲 Worth the price ✅ Wait for sale 🔲 Good price-gametime-relation ✅ Bad price-gametime-relation ► Summarized: Short, strange walking simulator with some kind of a story. Not worth the RRP, but on sale it's worth a look. ◄ ● STORY: 🔲 No story at all 🔲 It's only a side plot 🔲 Bad/boring ✅ Average 🔲 Good 🔲 Outstanding ● GAMEPLAY: ✅ Boring 🔲 Average 🔲 Good 🔲 Excellent ● GRIND: ✅ No grind at all 🔲 Low to…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ghost on the Shore had me hooked in the first 5 minutes with a great intro and a bunch of questions. You start on your boat when you suddenly hear a voice of a man. During the game you learn more about him and the islands you're on. The interactions between the main character and the voice are amazing and evolve constantly. The visuals are really nice with its own unique style. On top of a great intro, a nice style and great dialogue, the story is amazing. its a story about death and trust.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Right from the start the whole environment and incredible voice acting help each other create a very nice atmosphere. You can cruise around on the island on your own pace and find clues and even when a sequence is played, the tempo of the story seems to be just right for me which makes it all very enjoyable. I went the wrong way at one time which made me return to a previous part of the island, but that turned out to be a nice thing since i found at least 4 more clues i previously missed.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've only played a few hours so far, but you can already feel the rich story coming to life while walking through and enjoying the scenery. Can't wait to see what happens :) For those who like story based games, i would really recommend it :D Oh and the Voice acting is very good as well.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Being a big fan of FireWatch and other narrative games; this is really hitting a lot of good notes with me. My First Impressions: Firstly, the game feels like walking around a watercolour painting, the aesthetic is beautiful and I've found myself stopping to look a scenery in this game a lot. The voice acting is fantastic and feels natural, although you have options to choose your own response it all feels like a flowing conversation between you and your new ghost companion. Small details…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ghost on the Shore is a walking simulator where you take on the role of woman, Riley, that wrecks her boat on an island and becomes haunted by an amnesiadic ghost named Josh. Together, the two of them explore the island and try and piece together who Josh is and what happened to him and the former residents of the island. As is typical of walking simulators, you explore the environment reading letters and examining items, trying to get an understanding of the world in which you find yourself.…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The English VA’s were working overtime! It made the whole experience for me!!! I rushed through the game in roughly two and a half hours by using shift to run through the world and experience an ending all the way through. While the story was somewhat predictable and the world was looking a bit unique/rough, it was a fun experience and I would definitely recommend.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The Good Stuff: It's a fun little walking simulator with some really lovely visuals. The story is interesting and the voice acting is for the most part great. The Bad Stuff: I won't spoil the end but there's a certain plot-point right at the end that made absolutely no sense and really falls flat. It still is a good game and worth a playthrough, but the the resolution of the story leaves a little to be desired.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A Hauntingly Beautiful Masterpiece! I have not felt this way about a game in so long. Ghost on the Shore took me on an emotional journey that I never expected, and I’m still processing everything it made me feel. It wasn’t just a game—it was an experience, one that crept under my skin and refused to let go. From the moment I set foot on the abandoned Rogue Islands, I was completely immersed. The storytelling is masterfully woven, pulling me deeper with every conversation, every secret…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Walking Simulator Great story Great voice acting Great graphics Excellent music
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Probably the best walking simulator of the year that also doesn't need the tag "horror"/"psychological horror" to be interesting IMO. Pretty mysterious and unique, I didn't expect at all what I was getting into, and I'm glad. It lasts between 3 to 4 hours, which is not that bad considering the quality of the game. Also, no performance issues, even running it on Linux via Proton.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ghost on the Shore is an immersive and emotional experience. The focus on atmosphere and relationship-building really builds a story and an experience that feels real.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ghost on the Shore is yet another walking simulator masquerading as an adventure game that puts you in the shipwrecked shoes of Riley, stranded on an island loaded with lore, secrets, and hidden history waiting to be uncovered. Along for the ride is Josh, a disembodied ghost that provides some delightful conversation and banter along with some useful historical facts about the island and its former inhabitants. Similar to games like Gone Home and Firewatch, Ghost on the Shore basically has…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Beautiful game / walking simulator with a heart warming story that unfolds over 3 and a half hours. Very relaxing peaceful game, I enjoyed my time with it exploring the island, collecting everything I could find, and learning about the inhabitants. Very polished with high quality voice acting. The artwork in the journal is incredible. Looking forward to what this developer does next. The only thing I wish is after the game is finished, that you could free roam the island to pick up missed…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →10/10 fell in love with charming ghost boy
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A thriller-like What Remains of Edith Finch. It's a great play through and a beautiful, if not anxiety-inducing, journey.
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