Among The Whispers - Provocation
Among The Whispers - Provocation
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Conrad Stevenson's Paranormal P.I.
Developer D&A Studios
I made this first-person single player ghost hunting simulation game, trying to take an authentic approach at investigating ghosts. Use essential paranormal tools to help your community alleviate their concerns and put their minds at ease. From the Steam store page
252 reactions from 2 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky) · newest Nov 3, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
88
LovedLoved
168 positive · 24 negative
95% range 82–91%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 168 | 24 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 6 | 0 | 54 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
768 of 826 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
88% recommend · 167 yes, 23 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 190 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (916 of 991 positive).
Players praise the game's focus on narrative and atmosphere over action, with detailed ghost stories and emotional depth. [1][2][3] Some reviewers find the slow pacing and shy ghosts frustrating, requiring patience and leading to tedious gameplay. [4][5][6]
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Representative posts
- [4]
I have now clocked in 20 hours in this game... and I really want to like it. I want to love this game, but there is just no way. I have installed this game three times since release. Playing it for a few hours and then uninstalling it. The game is very nice, very creepy, and very interesting. But playing it is like pulling teeth. It is so slow paced that you might as well put your favorite binge series on while you …
- [1]
Trigger Warning: This game touches on some pretty heavy topics, such as murder, domestic and substance abuse, self-harm and suicide. If this makes you uncomfortable, this game is not for you. Went from pissing myself terrified to sobbing from heartfelt emotions after finding out the story of a particular ghost, and then aiding said ghost to find its peace and cross over to the other side. 10/10 game, would …
- [3]
Very fun game. Very obviously made by a solo dev, but that has more upsides than downsides imo. Superficially similar to other ghost hunting games in the sense that you hunt ghosts and it's very investigative by nature. Everything else is different. The gameplay is much slower paced, and the experience is much more narrative and story driven compared to, for example, Phasmophobia. It's not about learning what the …
- [9]
This is such a labor of love that has finally reached its conclusion. All of the maps have their own fleshed out story that you slowly unravel. Although this game will "feel" like a ghost hunting game like many of titles during this time frame, this focuses on atmosphere and backstory rather then multiplayer and jump scares. There are some times where it can feel like nothing is going on, which can be frustrating, …
- [2]
TLDR: Conrad Stevenson's is a slow-paced game with no major threats or "puzzles," but is a narrative piece of art that makes you feel like you're actually learning about the ghosts that you're investigating. It's a really, really good game, but play it when you feel like lazing about- the game is not fast paced or action filled. That game's not about Monsters of Dead, they're about People who were once alive, and …
Summarised from 34 of the 247 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 13, 2026. How summaries are made
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Conrad Stevenson's Paranormal P.I. sits at 88% positive across 192 opinionated reactions from 2 sources. Fresh or rotten — where do you land?
Reactions
60 of 252 · most liked firstTrigger Warning: This game touches on some pretty heavy topics, such as murder, domestic and substance abuse, self-harm and suicide. If this makes you uncomfortable, this game is not for you. Went from pissing myself terrified to sobbing from heartfelt emotions after finding out the story of a particular ghost, and then aiding said ghost to find its peace and cross over to the other side. 10/10 game, would recommend. A beautiful take on the popular ghost hunting genre that focuses primarily…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →TLDR: Conrad Stevenson's is a slow-paced game with no major threats or "puzzles," but is a narrative piece of art that makes you feel like you're actually learning about the ghosts that you're investigating. It's a really, really good game, but play it when you feel like lazing about- the game is not fast paced or action filled. That game's not about Monsters of Dead, they're about People who were once alive, and currently suffering. I'm amazed Steam only has 16 hours on record, I've owned…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I have now clocked in 20 hours in this game... and I really want to like it. I want to love this game, but there is just no way. I have installed this game three times since release. Playing it for a few hours and then uninstalling it. The game is very nice, very creepy, and very interesting. But playing it is like pulling teeth. It is so slow paced that you might as well put your favorite binge series on while you play it, cause this will take a long time. The ghosts are very shy, and…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game and others show that it's possible to have a successful ghost game that isn't phasmo lol
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Conrad Stevenson's Paranormal P.I. - Clip of the day: For today I got the Wintekowa for you, again. If you can find floating, blueish, misty eyes in the forest, take care. It might be a demon who's wandering around. Keeping an eye on you... #gaming #steam #demon #ghosthunt #indiedev #gamedev
neutral · AI labelView post →Very fun game. Very obviously made by a solo dev, but that has more upsides than downsides imo. Superficially similar to other ghost hunting games in the sense that you hunt ghosts and it's very investigative by nature. Everything else is different. The gameplay is much slower paced, and the experience is much more narrative and story driven compared to, for example, Phasmophobia. It's not about learning what the ghost is, but rather who the ghost is, learning about the history of the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I had an issue with the game, I posted about it, and the dev responded in a defensive and rude manner, but they showed me a Discord channel where I could find help for my problem. The moderators were rude as well, and one specifically didn’t even look at what I was sending. (Maybe I responded a bit rudely to that since I was already having a bad experience from the start and was frustrated.) In the end, one person replied kindly and helped me. I said the game was abandoned (because it…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →There is a good game in here somewhere but I just don't think it lives up to the early potential. Going through the first couple of houses sets you up with a few good ghosts to deal with and all looks promising. The third location you unlock just ruins what was set up. The map goes from a small house to a small town which does nothing more than spread the encounters out with an incredibly slow walk speed. Ghosts start getting very shy despite the notes you have being correct, standing around…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →One of my favorite detective/horror games. Slow build up, where you start thinking "are there even ghosts in this house" helps to sell this entire game so much. Piecing together stories of ghosts by reading documents (which i really hate in games usually) and trying to get responses to understand what and why actually happened is so satisfying. Even if you are faint of heart - try this game, just disable jumpscares in options and you should be mostly fine.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →well I thought a game that tries to do paranormal investigation would be fun, but it feels like it's a lot of luck. so in order to get evidence of a ghost, it's not enough to go to a spot and use the right tools, you have to also get lucky. often your meter will be at like 90% and then the ghost will disappear and temp will go to normal, your emf will go to normal, etc, and you gain no exp. also other times the ghost will whisper in your ear, so you pull out your recorder and try to talk to…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hi folks! I am going live on Twitch playing Conrad Stevenson's Paranormal P.I. www.twitch.tv/dreamerhyena
neutral · AI labelView post →One of the best paranormal games! I love how the ghosts all have detailed stories, and lots of different instances to see or hear. The atmosphere is amazing and spooky, and Conrad's deadpan commentary helps balance it out.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This ghost hunting game is absolutely perfect, from the story behind the ghost, to how unsettling and scary it can be even with the "jumpscare" setting turned off. I am sad there is no more to Conrad and this game, but I do look forward to playing the sequel.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I haven't played it long enough to get a real handle on it, but it's a slow burner. You need to be patient to find out what the ghosts are all about, gathering clues and taking notes. It never seems to be life and death for you (not yet, any way) but it can be very atmospheric. My favourite part about it however is the narration. Conrad has a sort of young American man's gentle voice which I didn't expect (I suppose I saw P.I. and immediately thought gruff hard-drinking Sam Spade character so…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Happy #ShowcaseThursday. Three years after launch, I'm still proud of this one. Meet one of the ghosts of the Lighthouse map in Conrad Stevenson's Paranormal P.I.. I think she turned out incredibly well. Have you encountered her yet? store.steampowered.com/app/1872860/... #IndieDev
positive · AI labelView post →Looking for your next ghost hunt? The Steam Summer Sale has you covered! My two already released games Conrad Stevenson's Paranormal P.I. and Among the Whispers - Provocations are 50% off. store.steampowered.com/app/1872860/... store.steampowered.com/app/2814680/... #indiedev #SteamDeals
neutral · AI labelView post →This is such a great game! Love the lore for all the different ghosts and the more "realistic" approach. This dev worked so hard during the early release and took so much feedback, and it paid off! I look forward to playing the new game that they just came out with as well. Of all the Ghost Hunting games.... THIS ONE should have a movie made.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really wanted to like this game, but I found it so lackluster, unpolished, and frustrating. The AI art is criminal on a for-profit game. The bot reviews are as much of a joke as the lazy devs giving out Jester awards instead of fixing their steaming pile of ♥♥♥♥. Another sloppy asset flip.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I want to enjoy this game, I really do, but sometimes getting that last piece of evidence you need is really annoying. It would be nice to be able to unlock something that encourage behavior in the room your in. I just don't have the patience to sit around 5 or more minutes waiting for the evidence I need.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Conrad Stevenson. Where do I even begin? You've developed a magnificent game over the years. This game contains plenty of interesting characters, maps, and stories to explore that stay relevant for going on a ghost hunting adventure. The voice acting is PERFECT! Conrad's narrating over scenes unfolding ahead of him makes him seem both fearless, and proud of his work. Although, it does sound like Conrad is getting tired. Every time I hop into the ghost-van it's a journey in the making. The…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is such a labor of love that has finally reached its conclusion. All of the maps have their own fleshed out story that you slowly unravel. Although this game will "feel" like a ghost hunting game like many of titles during this time frame, this focuses on atmosphere and backstory rather then multiplayer and jump scares. There are some times where it can feel like nothing is going on, which can be frustrating, but the game does reward you for your patience. Give this gem a chance, and it…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Happy #ScreenshotSaturday! Investigating up to 10 ghosts at once on a single map in Conrad Stevenson's Paranormal P.I. gets intense. Caught on camera: a shadow ghost lurking in the church while a restless soul is almost finally set free. store.steampowered.com/app/1872860/... #indiedev
neutral · AI labelView post →Filming the pilot episode to my legally distinct paranormal investigation show "Ghost Haunted" (Conrad Stevenson's Paranormal P.I.) www.twitch.tv/tntink #furrylive
neutral · AI labelView post →It requires memory XD ... enjoyed it though, sad that there are so many places on the map that are unobtainable. Really good game. Hope there is more some day :)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Each ghost has a tragic story to tell. You can tell the Devs who made this game cared about their project, just wish the other locations that were hinted at on the map came to be visitable. The cathedral in particular.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →An excellent ghost hunting simulator that is about capturing evidence and finding out the stories about the ghosts rather than trying to avoid dying like in a game such as Phasmophobia. The ghosts cannot hurt you but it can still be spooky at times. The demons CAN hurt you but you cannot die.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →As I'm playing it now, it's fully released which means no more maps; however there are still SO many hours to be had here. The amount of content and ghosts is more than someone could ask for at its price. I got this game when it was relatively new, and I stopped playing for a couple years because I'm a wimp. It grew so much in that time, with releasing and exorcisms becoming a main part of the game. I love it, it's still scary no matter how long I play it or tell myself it's just programming,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you like Among The Whispers or Conrad Stevenson's Paranormal P.I - both are amazing games - (one released one still in progress) follow kipthedev.bsky.social. I am just trying to support him in every way possible. He is the Dev of both games 👻 Remember to add Among The Whispers to your list!🥰
neutral · AI labelView post →This game is a masterwork in the genre of paranormal investigation. A true 10/10. It's really that simple. Buy it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very enjoyable, although tedious at times.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I generally don't leave a review until I have 20 or so hours into a game, but I'm going to make an exception for Conrad Stevenson's Paranormal P.I., as it has proven to be a very impressive small-indie dev title so far. Like many others, I came to this game from an ongoing Phasmophobia addiction, and I can say right off the bat that this game is similar in concept but very different mechanically. Rather than using procedural generation and dynamic events like Phasmo, CSPPI is a single-player…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Happy #ShowcaseThursday! In Conrad Stevenson's Paranormal P.I., ghosts drain your tool batteries when you stand too close. The more powerful the entity the faster and harder your power drops, completely wiping batteries dry. store.steampowered.com/app/1872860/... #indiedev #horrorgame
neutral · AI labelView post →Happy #ScreenshotSaturday. In Conrad Stevenson's Paranormal P.I., the autocam is your best friend when investigating. It automatically snaps photos of ghosts, even when you aren't around. With up to 10 spirits roaming at once, it's the perfect tool. store.steampowered.com/app/1872860/... #indiedev
neutral · AI labelView post →Happy #ShowcaseThursday. Animals can sense what humans miss. In Conrad Stevenson's Paranormal P.I., pay close attention to the barn animals on the lighthouse map. Their reactions might be the key to identifying paranormal activity nearby. store.steampowered.com/app/1872860/... #indiedev
neutral · AI labelView post →For #ScreenshotSaturday, I'm sharing a look at Conrad Stevenson's Paranormal P.I. This shot actually features two ghosts simultaneously. Can you spot them both? I've since reworked the Shadow ghost models, but this remains a fun highlight from development store.steampowered.com/app/1872860/...
neutral · AI labelView post →Sat in a garage for three hours for a photo I never got. This game sucks.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I love the idea of ghost hunting game without jumpscares and the part where the ghost actually hunts me , but this game is way too slow . Playing for 2 hours and didnt get to see a single manifestation of a ghost ONCE
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is my favorite ghost hunting game. I love Phasmophobia too, but this game is more focused on the methodical process of hunting ghosts rather than the fast-paced action and constant feeling of impending doom offered by Phasmophobia. CSPPI shows respect to paranormal investigating in its approach. It provides an experience of intrigue, discovery, compassion, and closure. Each ghost in the game has their own story and their own means for being released or exorcised. This game is truly unique…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Life is too short for the amount of ♥♥♥♥ teasing it takes to see a fraction of a shadow for half a second one time (if you're lucky)
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I would definitely recommend this game, BUT only to players with a lot of PATIENCE. If concentration and patience are not your strong suit, you will not like this game. This game is for those who like the supernatural, solving mysteries and perhaps most importantly, for completionists and collectors. The gameplay works like this: you arrive at a location that has multiple ghosts - the location can be as small as a family house or as big as a district. You must find each ghost and then…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Dev replies to complaints like a child.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've started playing one of the myriad paranormal investigation games out there (Conrad Stevenson's Paranormal P.I., for those interested) and it's driven home just how much I'd love to voice a ghost/EVPs in one of these 🥹 I'm open to lots of roles but lawd, this would probably be top 3 for me
neutral · AI labelView post →This game is a fantastic paranormal investigation game. I really like the slower pace and the stories for both the ghosts and the locations. It had a good balance of stories between the ghosts, stories connected to the locations, and stories of standalone ghosts with no connections to the map or other ghosts. The jumpscares are well done, few but meaningful, the less is truly more. The wave splashing against the rock wall, a deer running in the forest, random phone calls in the office are all…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →3/10 gameplay is sooo slow walls of text on how to play and use each item and i couldn't even start a level without looking it up on the forums. didnt say that anywhere temp gun goes from 60 to 14 degrees all over the place and thats just normal.... nothing Paranormal found every time i wait to check
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →www.twitch.tv/bruiser_bunny Hiya cuties~ I am now live! For tonight, I am playing a new game, from the creators of Conrad Stevenson's Paranormal P.I I have Among The Whispers Provication~
neutral · AI labelView post →My games, Conrad Stevenson's Paranormal P.I. and Among the Whispers - Provocation are 50% off during the Winter Sale. If you are into spooky ghost investigation games, check them out! I'll leave the links here. store.steampowered.com/app/2814680/... store.steampowered.com/app/1872860/...
neutral · AI labelView post →Realistic ghost hunting with real life pacing. I love this game so much I'm sad I beat it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →www.twitch.tv/bruiser_bunny Hiya lovelies~ I am now live! For tonight, I am going to continue playing Conrad Stevenson's Paranormal P.I. Hopefully we can get more photos of these stubborn ghosts~
neutral · AI labelView post →I asked my mom to take me to Walmart to buy Phasmophobia, my mom says “sweetie we have it at home” Phasmophobia at home 😅
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →After hearing about this game for some time, I decided to purchase it during a sale, not really knowing what to expect. I play Phasmophobia in solo only and have unlocked all the equipment in that game. I, like many others it seems, was looking for a title that would offer a more realistic experience and geared towards solo play. I appreciate when a developer (esp. a solo dev?) tries something different and I hate to criticise but unfortunately it doesn't cut the mustard. But that's what…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've just discovered and "completed" my first ghost, Elizabeth Carter the Skipping Girl. The atmosphere for even such a harmless ghost was tense - and the hints of a backstory are intriguing. I've been following this game since it came out, but after playing it I can see that no YouTuber was overdoing their reactions. It's terrifying, interesting, and humble. A must-play for any horror and ghost hunting enthusiast.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Honestly, I haven't gotten far enough to deal with a demon in this game yet, but just based on my playtime on the first 3 maps you unlock alone, this game is amazing. This game is truly what Phasmophobia should have always been to begin with but never was. This game is immersive, and investigatory. What I really LOVE about this game is the fact that ghosts never hunt, or seek to kill you, and I LOVE that. In real life, paranormal investigators aren't killed by ghosts, and hardly ever feel their…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →🔴Live now!🔴 I fixed my game! Time to exorcise a demon! Let's continue Conrad Stevenson's Paranormal P.I.! twitch.tv/sharkpacasaur #Vtuber #VTuberUprising #ENVtuber
neutral · AI labelView post →Listen not all of us have a vr setup or friends to play phasmophobia with. And this game is the perfect single player version of that experience. It can be slow and cryptic appearing to some but that is just cause of it's love and respect for the ghost hunting genre. Honestly I just wanna tell devs, great job, love your game. I'll miss Conrad now that I'm done.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Phasmophobia will always be king of the genre but for strictly single player ghost hunting games CSPPI can't be beat. Slow methodical game play that captures the more "realistic" aspects of paranormal investigation, excellent graphics for a small indie dev team, and a compelling story for each of the 29 ghosts in the game makes for one of the best games I've played in a long time.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Conrad Stevenson more like Chadrad Studenson
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Happy #ShowcaseThursday! In my game, Conrad Stevenson's Paranormal P.I., you'll encounter demons hiding in three distinct locations. To banish them, you first need to gather enough solid evidence, but these entities won't give it up easily. store.steampowered.com/app/1872860/... #indiedev
neutral · AI labelView post →Happy #ShowcaseThursday. In this clip from Conrad Stevenson's Paranormal P.I., the laser pen tracks an entity manifesting. Notice how the temp drop forces the laser beam to instantly shift color, exposing the ghost shifting right in front of you. store.steampowered.com/app/1872860/... #indiedev
neutral · AI labelView post →Hello. I haven't slept with the lights off in days since I started this game. I seem to interpret every minor house noise as a spirit so thanks. Seriously though, great game. It seems that the somewhat more realistic way of gathering evidence, hence straining my ears has made me more jumpy and I think it's a sign of a great game that part of it stays with you after. I'll take a break for a few days so I can lower my twitchiness.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game is scawwy :(
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