Ghost on the Shore

A walking simulator investigating an island's past alongside a ghost

like Charlie · Published by Application Systems Heidelberg · Released Feb 24, 2022

Reviews: Very Positive; 81% of 178
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 7 months ago; Mar 11, 2026
Minimum PC: GTX 900; 4 GB RAM · 5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Ghost on the Shore?

In this single-player exploration adventure, Riley is stranded on the deserted Rogue Islands with a ghost named Josh. You explore abandoned homes on foot, examine former residents' belongings, and investigate how the islands' history connects to his death. Irreversible dialogue choices shape your relationship with Josh and determine your story branch and ending.

For you if...

+you enjoy character-driven mysteries with an emotional focus

Not for you if...

−you want puzzles rather than walking and conversation
−you expect open-ended exploration with freely chosen routes

What players say

81% of 178 reviews are positive

Players praise the island scenery, music, and unfolding mystery. They commonly criticize the full replays needed to see other endings, while some find the plot predictable or its conclusion poorly explained.

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Ghost on the Shore system requirements

Minimum: GTX 900, 4 GB RAM, 5 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Ghost on the Shore?

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Dual Core Processor, 2.5 GHz or higher
Graphics: Nvidia GTX 900+ or equivalent
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 5 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does Ghost on the Shore have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Ghost on the Shore run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Achievements: 20
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English. Text only: German, French, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian.

Does Ghost on the Shore use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam