Ghost Watchers

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Ghost Watchers is a single player and multiplayer action game with a horror theme. It was developed by Renderise and was released on July 24, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

"Ghost Watchers" is a suspenseful VR game that transports you to haunted locations to investigate paranormal activity. As a member of the Ghost Watchers team, you'll need to search for evidence, communicate with spirits, and banish supernatural entities to keep yourself and your team safe. With a range of tools and equipment at your disposal, uncover the mysteries behind each ghostly encounter in this immersive and chilling experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 3,862 reviews

gameplay106 positive mentions

stability87 negative mentions

Fun and engaging gameplay, especially when playing with friends.
Unique mechanics that allow players to capture ghosts after identifying them.
Regular updates from developers that add new content and improve the game.

Game can feel repetitive after a few rounds due to predictable ghost behavior.
Multiplayer connectivity issues and bugs that can disrupt gameplay.
Lack of a proper tutorial, making it difficult for new players to understand the mechanics.

gameplay
391 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with players noting a steep learning curve due to a lack of clear tutorials and explanations of mechanics. While many appreciate the depth and variety of ghost mechanics, as well as the engaging gameplay loop of identifying and capturing ghosts, others criticize the game for being repetitive, buggy, and poorly balanced, leading to frustrating experiences. Overall, the game shows potential with its unique mechanics and horror elements, but it requires further refinement and content to enhance player enjoyment.
- “The mechanics are easy to learn but have enough depth to keep things tense.”
- “The gameplay loop involves identifying the ghost, gathering evidence, and performing an exorcism to capture it.”
- “The gameplay experience when you find your perfect combination of difficulty and modifiers with a decent overall understanding of the game makes for an exciting action-focused ghost hunting experience.”
- “There are a lot of really bad design decisions and mechanics, giving way to extremely frustrating gameplay that is nothing short of broken.”
- “The gameplay feels like a convoluted nightmare, and I had no clue what I was supposed to do most of the time.”
- “The whole gameplay consists of throwing 4 objects on the floor and waiting for the ghost to react to them.”
graphics
114 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the visuals for their beauty and atmospheric quality, often comparing them favorably to those of similar titles like Phasmophobia. However, some users criticize the graphics for being inconsistent, with issues such as poor animations and bugs detracting from the overall experience. Overall, while the game showcases impressive graphics, it also faces criticism for performance issues and a lack of graphical options.
- “The graphics are amazing!”
- “Great graphics that bring the haunted locations to life—literally!”
- “The atmosphere is very creepy and it can get you extremely concerned after a few steps into the building, the graphics are just chef's kiss, and the concept is very well manipulated.”
- “Total waste of time and money. I bought this game for me and my younger brother, but it is still not updated. It's very hard to search for the lights after dying because they are not in the game. Please don't buy and play this game - the graphics are too bad.”
- “Phasmophobia, Ghost Exile, and all of those games scare the daylights out of me, but all this game has to offer is scripted events (the ghost walking past you or a framed photo tilting), poor performance, and unappealing visuals.”
- “A poor, buggy, unfinished Phasmophobia rip-off. Graphics settings don't work, and there are connectivity issues.”
stability
91 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous players reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and server issues that often render it unplayable. While some acknowledge that it is still in early access and expect bugs, the overall sentiment is that the game is currently a "buggy mess," with many features not functioning as intended. Players recommend waiting for further updates and improvements before fully engaging with the game.
- “This game is not buggy at all.”
- “I do understand that this is still a new game, yet it feels very smooth and not buggy.”
- “Yes, based on the fact that it's a few days old and that it runs great, I expected more bugs than what we have right now.”
- “Unfortunately, the bugs, glitches, and server instability often make it completely unplayable.”
- “The mode ends up unable to let you finish the match due to a number of glitches that occur literally more often than not.”
- “Multiplayer is buggy to the point it's unplayable.”
story
69 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth, with many players noting that there is no comprehensive narrative to engage with. While the ghosts have interesting backstories based on real events, the gameplay primarily revolves around completing missions without a significant overarching plot. Overall, players express a desire for more narrative elements to enhance the ghost-hunting experience.
- “It definitely has a lot of potential as the overall concept of ghost hunting is immersive with a horror movie-like gameplay and backstory of ghosts.”
- “All in all, I do love the backstory behind a lot of the ghosts, especially since they are based on real-world events.”
- “The ghosts are all very interesting with mostly true stories as their backstory.”
- “The game does not have a comprehensive story.”
- “☑ no story”
- “It just becomes doing the same quests for weakening over and over.”
atmosphere
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in "Ghost Watchers" is widely praised for its creepy and immersive qualities, featuring dark locations, eerie sounds, and unique ghost interactions that create a tense and frightening experience. Many players appreciate the game's visual design and the effort put into crafting an engaging environment, often comparing it favorably to similar titles like "Phasmophobia." However, some users note that technical issues and gameplay mechanics can detract from the overall atmospheric experience.
- “The game excels at creating a tense and frightening atmosphere.”
- “It's clear that a lot of thought and effort went into creating an engaging and fun atmosphere, and we've had some great moments while hunting ghosts.”
- “The atmosphere is very creepy and it can get you extremely concerned after a few steps into the building; the graphics are just chef's kiss, and the concept is very well manipulated.”
- “They have destroyed the lobby and training room, taking it from a scary and warehouse look to that of a faux manor that doesn't add to the atmosphere.”
- “Terrible asset flip, nowhere close to Phasmophobia, zero atmosphere and buildup, terrible animations and models, ghosts look ridiculous.”
- “It just lacks that scary atmosphere for this type of game.”
humor
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is largely derived from its chaotic and glitchy nature, making for hilarious moments, especially when played with friends. Players find joy in the absurdity of ghost encounters and the unexpected antics that unfold, such as friends being dragged away or experiencing comical jump scares. Overall, the blend of spooky elements with laugh-out-loud scenarios creates a uniquely entertaining experience that keeps players engaged and amused.
- “Most of the fun comes from laughing at glitches and stupid ghost things together.”
- “Ghost Watcher is the perfect blend of spine-chilling scares and hilarious moments that leave you questioning your life choices—and your sanity!”
- “With friends, it's absolutely hilarious when they get grabbed and dragged away.”
- “Figuring out how to play seems okay, but you almost have to Google everything or you die so much it's not funny.”
- “The game made me experience severe tinnitus; seriously, not funny at all. I spent a week hearing through a broken speaker, and the real fear was whether I was going to recover.”
monetization
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has been overwhelmingly criticized, with users labeling it a blatant cash grab due to its lack of content, poor quality, and deceptive advertising. Many reviewers express disappointment in the developer's history of releasing unfinished games for profit, leading to a general consensus that the game is not worth purchasing. Overall, players feel misled and believe the game prioritizes profit over quality and player experience.
- “This game is shameful cash grab and I've already requested a refund.”
- “I bought this game on release day. I had such high hopes for this game, but no, this is nothing more than a cash grab. Three maps that are just demo maps from Unity. It would have been okay if they had made some effort to change the maps and create custom maps from the assets, but they did not. This shows just how lazy the developers are, and not having real gameplay of the game before release just shows that they wanted to hide how bad this game is and hoped to get more money.”
- “Honestly, this game is quite clearly a cash grab, and the launch hype will soon decline.”
grinding
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, often comparing it to a job rather than an enjoyable gaming experience. While some appreciate the depth and pacing of the game, many express frustration with the repetitive nature of leveling up and the lack of meaningful progression, leading to a sense of monotony. Overall, the grinding can detract from the enjoyment, with some players feeling it requires an excessive time commitment.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “This garbage feels like a tedious job, not a game.”
- “The system of experience is too harsh on the player; even with all modifiers at max difficulty, you can't level up after one game. You don't have the feeling of progression, just farming with no fun.”
optimization
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players reporting frequent stuttering, poor performance, and high CPU usage. Many noted the lack of dedicated graphics settings and persistent bugs, leading to a frustrating experience despite the game's potential. While some users found the performance acceptable, the majority described it as abysmal, particularly in comparison to similar titles.
- “Much better optimized of the 2 games.”
- “There are some neat new mechanics that are interesting, I'd love to see things balanced, optimized, and customized.”
- “The performance in this game is great, it looks good, the animations are nice and the gameplay mechanics are different from Phasmo and GHC.”
- “Every single time I tried to play, the game is stuttering like hell from time to time.”
- “There's no dedicated settings for graphics or performance.”
- “The performance of this game though is completely abysmal.”
replayability
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is a mixed bag; while many players appreciate the variety of spooky locations and ghost types that offer unique experiences, others find that the gameplay can become repetitive after multiple sessions. Some reviews highlight the potential for teamwork and atmospheric design to enhance replay value, but issues like limited map variety and bugs detract from the overall experience. Overall, while there are elements that encourage replayability, many players feel it may diminish over time.
- “With its focus on teamwork, atmospheric design, and replayability, it provides countless hours of chilling entertainment for those who dare to face the supernatural.”
- “The game adeptly combines elements of teamwork, atmospheric design, and high replayability, making it a must-play for fans of horror and cooperative gameplay.”
- “✅ Replayability – the randomization of ghost types and locations ensures no two hunts are the same.”
- “Replayability comes from the different spooky locations and the variety of ghosts you can hunt, though once you’ve experienced the same haunting a few times, things can get a little repetitive.”
- “Very unbalanced, low replayability, eye-rolling jiggle physics, cut and paste pre-made assets, low variety of maps, characters, etc. Add on to that a large amount of bugs - for instance, we have never once been able to just finish a level and return to the lobby normally.”
- “Although the game feels very limited in terms of replayability after a certain amount of time, it’s a great foundation for what could be a potentially great game.”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music and sound design in the game are highlighted as crucial elements that enhance the atmosphere, with an eerie soundtrack and quality menu music receiving praise. However, players express a desire for more variety in sound effects and the ability to customize audio settings, such as individual volume controls for music and sound effects. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the experience, there are calls for improvements to make it more immersive and frightening.
- “The sound design is a key element, with subtle whispers, sudden noises, and an eerie soundtrack that keeps you on edge.”
- “Oh, the menu music absolutely slaps though!”
- “Lots of scares, smooth graphics, solid mechanics, great music on the title menu, and so much more; get this game.”
- “Soundtrack: 1/5”
- “There should be more scary sound effects like shutting doors or flickering lights, and there should be scary music with an option to turn it off.”
- “Needs more detailed audio mapping (atmosphere, music, interactions, ghost, voice).”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the emotional aspect of the game deeply impactful, with some expressing strong feelings such as crying during intense moments. The engagement required to capture the ghost enhances the emotional investment throughout the investigation, making the experience more immersive.
- “I cried in the corner ;w;”
- “I cried”
- “Requires you to work in order to capture the ghost, which made me feel engaged throughout the entire investigation.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development has been criticized for being poor and repetitive, with questionable design choices that fail to resonate with players. Additionally, there is a sentiment that developers are not engaging with the community's feedback, further hindering character growth and depth.
- “The character development feels shallow and uninspired, leaving players wanting more depth and complexity.”
- “There is a lack of meaningful choices that impact character growth, making the experience feel linear and unengaging.”
- “The characters are poorly written and fail to evolve throughout the game, resulting in a disconnect with the player.”