Ghost Song

Developer: Old Moon Games

Publisher: Humble Games

Nov 3, 2022

Visual

hand drawn
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
interconnected map
non linear

Combat

contact damage
Ranged Combat
stamina system

Features

difficulty options
equipment

Themes

isolation
Sci-Fi

Summary

On the desolate moon of Lorian, a long-dormant Deadsuit awakens from slumber. Journey beneath the surface on an atmospheric 2D adventure of self-discovery, ancient mysteries, and cosmic terror. Explore winding caverns and acquire new abilities to unearth this alien world’s long-buried secrets.

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam Deck
- Steam
Nintendo
- Switch
PlayStation
- PS5
- PS4
Xbox
- Series X|S
- One

Resources

Links

Maps

Demajen

Tools

Nexus Mods

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- difficulty options
- equipment
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- Differences
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- action
- randomizer
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- Ranged Combat
- equipment
- Sci-Fi
- Differences
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- two stick
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Publisher: iQue, Nintendo

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- interconnected map
- non linear
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- Ranged Combat
- difficulty options
- isolation
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- Differences
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- contact damage
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- Differences
- remake
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- exploration
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- utility gated
- 8-Bit
- pixel
- boss gated
- randomizer
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- contact damage
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- difficulty options
- equipment
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- Differences
- utility gated
- pixel
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- Similarities
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- side scroll
- stamina system
- equipment
- isolation
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- Differences
- remake
- exploration
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- side scroll
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- equipment
- Differences
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- fast travel
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- hand drawn
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- Ranged Combat
- equipment
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- Differences
- Demo Available
- fast travel
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- side scroll
- contact damage
- equipment
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- Differences
- exploration
- pixel
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Very Positive

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MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- side scroll
- contact damage
- Ranged Combat
- isolation
- Sci-Fi
- Differences
- Demo Available
- exploration
- pixel
- action
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Mostly Positive

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MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- side scroll
- contact damage
- Ranged Combat
- equipment
- Sci-Fi
- Differences
- exploration
- pixel
- Has Hub
- action
- Semi-Linear

Ghost Song

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