Love, Ghostie

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"Love, Ghostie" is a cozy management game where you play as a cute ghost, tasked with helping the manor's residents find love. Create romances by setting up couples, learning about their personalities, and helping them complete tasks to lift their spirits. A single playthrough takes 3-6 hours, with multiple playthroughs required to see all the content available. Every resident is shippable with every other resident, providing a wide range of romantic possibilities.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

97%

Audience ScoreBased on 648 reviews

emotional130 positive mentions

grinding16 negative mentions

The game is extremely cute and charming, with adorable characters and heartwarming interactions.
It offers a relaxing and enjoyable gameplay experience, perfect for unwinding after a long day.
High replayability with various relationship combinations and unique storylines for each character.

The game is relatively short, with some players feeling it lacks content for the price.
Some dialogues and date scenes can feel repetitive after multiple playthroughs.
A desire for more characters and deeper branching narratives to enhance the matchmaking experience.

emotional
130 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of "Love, Ghostie" is overwhelmingly positive, with players frequently describing it as an adorable and heartwarming experience that evokes genuine feelings of joy and nostalgia. Many reviewers noted that the game's charming characters and wholesome narratives lead to emotional investment, often resulting in tears of happiness during gameplay. Overall, it is celebrated as a cozy, stress-free adventure that combines humor with meaningful interactions, making it a perfect choice for those seeking a heartwarming gaming experience.
- “I finished the game, and even when you finish it, it makes you emotional: as I said, there are life lessons, both with the characters and with the mentor talking to you.”
- “There's something incredibly heartwarming about being a ghost matchmaker, and the game does a fantastic job of making every interaction feel meaningful.”
- “It made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside to watch my residents find each other and live happily ever after.”
humor
110 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in *Love, Ghostie* is consistently praised for its silliness, charm, and clever writing, with players highlighting the adorable characters and witty dialogue filled with puns and lighthearted jokes. The game's comedic elements not only enhance the matchmaking experience but also provide a heartwarming and entertaining atmosphere that leaves players laughing and feeling uplifted. Overall, the humor is a standout feature that contributes significantly to the game's appeal, making it a delightful experience for fans of lighthearted storytelling.
- “Love, ghostie is an adorable game where you play as a matchmaking ghost, helping couples find love in an enchanting and humorous way.”
- “The writing was the real star of the show for me and got me laughing quite a few times with its meta or dumb humor.”
- “The humor in this game is so fun and the narrative and characters are wholesome, lovable, and sweet.”
story
80 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
63%
4%
The game's story is characterized by its charming and whimsical narrative, where players take on the role of a ghost tasked with fostering love among the residents of a mansion. Each of the 12 characters has unique storylines and relationship dynamics, offering a delightful mix of humor and emotional depth, though some players noted that certain storylines felt basic. Overall, the game excels in replayability, allowing players to explore various character pairings and endings, making it a lighthearted and engaging experience.
- “I played it over the course of a day, slowly falling in love with each resident and their story.”
- “The characters are incredibly endearing and the fact that each pair of residents has their own storyline makes replaying the game very worthwhile.”
- “The story has so much cuteness in it that my cuteness meter went to the max. Since the residents and potential couples are the main focus, their stories are the highlights.”
- “Some of the storylines between the residents were cute, but they were a bit basic.”
- “Although I do feel like there could still be a lot of improvement, not only with the amount of characters but also how they may grow as their relationship with others grow, which I feel is too short for the game even with post-main story.”
- “The storytelling and how the relationships play out feels so similar to a visual novel, but the sheer amount of relationship pairings makes me want to try them all and I constantly found myself switching which pairing was my favorite.”
gameplay
74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
69%
4%
The gameplay is characterized by a simple yet addictive loop that revolves around matchmaking and gift-giving, reminiscent of mechanics from games like Fire Emblem and Stardew Valley. Players enjoy a cozy, low-stress experience filled with charming characters, mini-games, and a user-friendly interface, although some note that the gameplay can feel repetitive on subsequent playthroughs. Overall, it offers a delightful blend of creativity and replayability, making it a perfect choice for fans of light dating sims.
- “It's fun, it's cute, and the gameplay loop is addicting.”
- “The gameplay is mostly about figuring out which personality traits each housemate has and using that to figure out the best gifts, activities, and dates for those housemates.”
- “The gameplay is creative and has high replay value to ship different characters together.”
- “The one issue is that it is very short gameplay.”
- “The gameplay loop is simple enough that it does get repetitive on subsequent playthroughs.”
- “Since this has been pointed out, I should note that the amount of gameplay you'll get will vary.”
graphics
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
53%
6%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their adorable art style and charming character designs, which contribute significantly to the overall experience. Players appreciate the smooth mechanics and the vibrant, well-drawn backgrounds, enhancing the game's atmosphere. While some find the art style delightful and worth the price, a few express that it may not be enough to elevate the game for them personally.
- “The graphics are great, and I didn't run into any bugs along the way.”
- “The art style is absolutely adorable…and yes, I wouldn’t mind collecting plushies of the characters in real life.”
- “The characters are charming, the interactions simple yet compelling, and the music and art style are perfect for a chill gaming vibe.”
- “The art style is really cute, but otherwise it's not worth it for me.”
- “I understand it takes a long time to implement them due to the sheer amount of artwork required, but having even more cute characters to matchmake would be wonderful!”
- “The art style is absolutely charming with this almost chalk-like or crayon-like texture.”
replayability
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
61%
6%
Overall, the game boasts high replayability, with many players enjoying the ability to explore different character matchups and interactions. While some note that the replay value can be subjective and may benefit from additional content, the variety of outcomes and charming narratives encourage multiple playthroughs. Despite its short runtime, the game's engaging mechanics and character depth make it a compelling choice for those seeking a fun, replayable experience.
- “It's super fun with tons of variety and endless replayability.”
- “I love how everyone can be matched with everyone and they somehow all work out. Everyone is so different, but the personalities and dates make it so replayable.”
- “With the huge list of potential match-ups, the replayability of this game is huge!”
- “While the game’s short runtime makes it easy to play through, its replay value is more subjective.”
- “Although it is quite replayable, I don't think that it is worth the nearly 20 euro price tag.”
- “It has replay value, though I think the quality of replay is up for debate.”
music
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
60%
7%
The music in the game is widely praised for its hauntingly sweet and whimsical quality, contributing to a cozy and charming atmosphere. Players appreciate the soothing and relaxing soundtrack, which enhances the emotional depth of the gameplay and character interactions. While the overall musical experience is highly regarded, some players express a desire for unique character themes to further enrich the narrative.
- “The musical score added such charm and emotion to each scene.”
- “I don't have any complaints, however I do wish each character had their own music that would activate in cutscenes with them or when you read their diaries.”
- “The music and play loop are calm and relaxing, whilst also being emotional in all the right ways.”
- “In regards to the music, the tracks are soothing and relaxing to listen to.”
grinding
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews on the grinding aspect of the game are mixed; while some players find it tedious and repetitive, others appreciate its simplicity and relaxing nature. The gameplay loop is generally enjoyable, making time pass quickly, though the matchmaking process can become monotonous over time. Overall, it caters to those who enjoy straightforward grinding mechanics, but may not be rewarding for everyone.
- “Seemed like such a cute game, but the stories really fall flat and overall it felt tedious and repetitive to play.”
- “It's tedious, and doesn't feel super rewarding, especially since you can fail.”
- “In addition, it might feel a bit tedious with the continual matchmaking and so forth once you're used to it.”
character development
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game excels in character development through its adorable designs and endearing writing, particularly in relationship events. Players appreciate the balance of serious and goofy dialogue, contributing to an overall charming experience.
- “It feels good to play, the character designs are adorable, and the writing for the relationship events is incredibly endearing.”
- “The character design is top notch and the dialogue is just the right amount of serious and goofy.”
- “This is one of the cutest games that I've ever played, from a character design, music, and gameplay perspective.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its smooth performance and well-executed optimization, ensuring a seamless experience for players.
- “It runs smoothly and is well written.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its captivating art style and immersive sound design, creating a gem of an experience for players.
- “The art style, the sounds, the atmosphere... it's a gem in those regards.”

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4h Median play time

4h Average play time

3-7h Spent by most gamers

*Based on 10 analyzed playthroughs

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