Ghost Master: Resurrection
Ghost Master: Resurrection
Game
Game2006
Ghost Master®
Developer Sick Puppies
Ghost Master (released as Ghost Master: The Gravenville Chronicles on the Xbox and PlayStation 2) is a puzzle strategy game developed by British studio Sick Puppies for Windows. The game was later published on Mac OS X by Feral Interactive. The player assumes the role of a Ghost Master, a bureaucratic spirit tasked to perform certain duties. While the bulk of a Ghost Master's duties consist of hauntings, a Ghost… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
184 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Mastodon, Bluesky) · newest Oct 23, 2026 · last updated Nov 4, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
87
LovedLoved
151 positive · 22 negative
95% range 81–91%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 151 | 22 | 0 |
| Mastodon * | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Bluesky * | 2 | 0 | 2 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
1,033 of 1,160 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
87% recommend · 149 yes, 22 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 171 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (1,757 of 1,961 positive).
Players praise the game's unique concept and humor, calling it a classic that deserves a remake or sequel. [1][2][3] Many reviewers note the game has aged in graphics and controls but remains fun and engaging. [4][5][6] Some players express frustration with AI pathing and puzzle difficulty, requiring walkthroughs. [6][7]
Liked
Representative posts
- [6]
It's a fun idea overall, but it's clearly an old game. The controls are fine once you do your own keybinds. Some of the menus feel rather dated and could use better resolution. The reason for the poor rating is that you'll definitely need a walkthrough to figure out most puzzles and your success is highly dependent on AI pathing. Within the first 4 levels I became hardlocked on two of them, having to restart, …
- [3]
This game is 20 years old and still the only one of its kind. While remake or sequel is not possible, im still counting that one day, at least a spiritual successor will appear. The game was released at a time when game manuals were still a thing so the in-game tutorial is rather minimal and while the controls are simple, doesn't really explain more in-depth mechanics. The AI is dumb as a rock and sometimes just …
- [9]
Ghost Master is what happens when a puzzle game decides to embrace chaos and slapstick horror instead of logic and restraint. Half the fun is figuring out the solution, the other half is watching your carefully planned haunting spiral into absolute nonsense. Old-school, janky in places, but packed with personality and laughs. [8/10]
- [14]
Ghost Master is hands down one of the best games ever made. The unique blend of strategy, humor, and supernatural mischief makes it a truly unforgettable experience. Leading a team of mischievous ghosts to spook mortals, solve puzzles, and unleash chaos has never been more satisfying. It’s rare to find a game that nails both strategy and comedy so flawlessly, but Ghost Master pulls it off. Even after all this time, …
- [1]
this game deserves a remake or remaster it's such a cool concept
Summarised from 34 of the 183 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 12, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
87% of the 171 Steam reviewers we collected recommend Ghost Master®. The complaint that keeps coming up: aI pathing issues can cause hardlocks. Deal-breaker or nitpick?
Critics, per Wikipedia
The PC and PlayStation 2 versions received "generally favorable reviews", while the Xbox version received "mixed" reviews, according to the review aggregation website Metacritic. GameSpot named Ghost Master the best computer game of August 2003. The staff of X-Play nominated Ghost Master for their 2003 "Best Strategy Game" award, which ultimately went to Rise of Nations.
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 184 · most liked firstthis game deserves a remake or remaster it's such a cool concept
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game deserves a remaster
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →this game deserves a remake/Remaster and a sequel
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is 20 years old and still the only one of its kind. While remake or sequel is not possible, im still counting that one day, at least a spiritual successor will appear. The game was released at a time when game manuals were still a thing so the in-game tutorial is rather minimal and while the controls are simple, doesn't really explain more in-depth mechanics. The AI is dumb as a rock and sometimes just refuses to do what it should.Outside of that, the game is great. Didnt even age…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Old but gold. I can't praise this game enough. From a unique concept and puzzles to the Sims parody and comedy elements, everything is perfect. I hope, we'll see another ghostly strategy like this one some day.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Go to Nexus and download yourself Ghost Master - Complete Edition. And enjoy this masterpiece again
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Early childhood favourite, I still have the original disc copy. I highly recommend this game. It has aged visually, but the game play never will! There are really good guides if you get stuck but this game makes it worth figuring it out on your own. I second every comment begging for a remaster or a Ghost Masters 2! It's quite surprising that there has been no game like this since, kind of a shame!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →please, please remaster this. it's such a classic.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →So glad Mandalore gave some extra eyes on this forgotten gem. Makes my childhood feel much more validated. <3
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I found a play through of this game when I was about 10 and have just been hooked, I just bought it on this account and fell in love all over again. The game isn’t some masterpiece but damn is it so much fun, honestly I rewatch the play through at least once a year and had completed this game at least 6 times on my Mom’s computer. Nostalgia may be affecting my vision but I really want everyone to see and enjoy this game :D
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ghost Master is what happens when a puzzle game decides to embrace chaos and slapstick horror instead of logic and restraint. Half the fun is figuring out the solution, the other half is watching your carefully planned haunting spiral into absolute nonsense. Old-school, janky in places, but packed with personality and laughs. [8/10]
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →is it great? no is it good? maybe do i love it? YES from my childhood and exactly what i remembered
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a terrific little concept of the game. The premise is original, and the individual missions do a great job parodying the horror genre without sacrificing tone. This is a game that would thrive with a remake and an update to some of the technology. However it has some problems too. Many missions put you at the mercy of AI actions, and while there are many tools the game gives you to guide the actions of the AI they are not consistent and you end up usually at the mercy of chance to…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Used to play this game all the time as a kid. I am glad I am able to revisit this game as an adult :)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I had this game on CD as a child and am so happy that I can still play it!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Not a big fan of this game but there's a remake Ghost Master: Resurrection which offers more content and better graphics so you can safely skip on this one.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →game was childhood never delete this game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A classic game i enjoyed a lot back in the days, i used to have the physical version of the game. Its a funny puzzle kind of strategy game where you control ghosts to put fear into people, that was definitely fun at the time.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ghost Master is hands down one of the best games ever made. The unique blend of strategy, humor, and supernatural mischief makes it a truly unforgettable experience. Leading a team of mischievous ghosts to spook mortals, solve puzzles, and unleash chaos has never been more satisfying. It’s rare to find a game that nails both strategy and comedy so flawlessly, but Ghost Master pulls it off. Even after all this time, it remains a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. I’m still holding out hope for a Ghost…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →you indeed are the master of ghosts
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I first played this game 20 years ago with my dad! Loved it, but we only had the demo of it. Fast forward to today, my husband bought it for us on sale and I can't believe how well it holds up. For anyone complaining about the graphics, its, again, a 20 year old game. I think the graphics are fun. Very much reminds me of the early sim games. The gameplay is engaging and enjoyable, I'm having a blast revisiting this gem. I love this game!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →fun game reminds me of my childhood growing up late 2000's and 2010's
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →As a child I loved this game! Very innovative concept, great mechanics, you can have a lot of fun with it. The only thing I miss from my childhood is the polish dubbing :) It was amazing!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A very entertaining game from back in the day. The Sims meet Ghosts with fun dialogue and interactions. Total must have.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Imagine the sims, except you are a squad of ghosts trying to scare away or drive insane all the sims. Oh and I can't edit the houses. :(
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →👻 This game deserves praise for its idea alone. It's incredibly fun to play a small «Sims» where you control ghosts instead of people. The devs could have taken the easy way, but they made this much more diverse by adding many types of spirits, each of which can exist in its own environment, as well as missions that aren't only: "scare them all". The mechanics are simply interesting to learn and try, and the various environments with references don't let you get bored. Enough features, choice…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If your nostalgia meter is enough to overcome the clunkyness, its a great experience.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Scare the s*** out of the sims. Brilliant. Very replayable. Oldie but a goodie.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Really nostalgic game in my book. The difficulty of the puzzles is really high, if you choose not to see a walkthrough. After all, a funny game with really interesting background stories from some of the ghosts.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Still a great game even now. A great piece of my childhood. Still as entertaining as it was all them years ago. Driving People to insanity is my personal favourite. Have played this game so many times and i will never get bored of it!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's a fun idea overall, but it's clearly an old game. The controls are fine once you do your own keybinds. Some of the menus feel rather dated and could use better resolution. The reason for the poor rating is that you'll definitely need a walkthrough to figure out most puzzles and your success is highly dependent on AI pathing. Within the first 4 levels I became hardlocked on two of them, having to restart, because NPCs got stuck on the bottom of the stairs, making them unable to be…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I didn't play this game when it was newer so I don't have that sense of nostalgia for it that many do. Overall I'd say it held up better than expected: the graphics are still adequate, the over the top voice acting is great, and the mission variety is nice. There are a few downsides though. First, the tutorial could have been better. There are a number of things it didn't explain that would have been helpful, and suggesting strategies would have been nice as well. Second, if you're trying to…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →this is so fun! I can never make it to through the last section though. time to try again
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Another Childhood game I remember fondly. It is a well done strategy game and you do feel like you are in control of these ghosts to help complete objectives. Small side note: This game is the reason that I gained a fear of spiders as a kid. Curse you Clatterclaws!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've been replaying this game regularly since childhood. It has such a fun concept, which transfers to the enjoyable gameplay. I'd love to play its sequel or remaster if it ever comes to be.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →One of the most fun games I've ever played. + creative gameplay + stories and character backgrounds + pop culture and horror references + easy and intuitive controls + game design and graphics - gold plasma is hard to get and easy to spend - even though I enjoy the dated graphics, some may not be fans
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →As with many others, I played this game when I was much younger, a long time ago. I remember getting to one frustrating level and not touching it since, but after finding the game on sale, I couldn't help but indulge in the nostalgia. Surprisingly, the game runs fine. I had to adjust my display scaling so that I could see more than a quarter of the screen, but that's the only change I had to make. However, there were a couple of crashes - fortunately nothing lost, but be aware that some…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Super game, you chase mortals around all day. Petty it wasn't known to more people, I could do with a second part!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I haven't seen any game similar to this. Very original and fun concept and puzzles. The ai is sometimes annoying but other than that it's a fun game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Finally finished #GhostMaster! I didn't expect to enjoy this game that much. The challenges of the final two levels were especially entertaining and fun. Very glad I gave this one a try. #Retrogaming #strategygame 👾🎮
positive · AI labelView post →A hauntingly entertaining experience that will have you both parts equally enamored as you are every bit infuriated ! Ghost Master is an incredibly unique one... 1 part "The Sims", 1 part "Tecmo's Deception", and a pinch of "Scooby Doo" for added comedy. And what you end up with is a fascinatingly unique strategy-puzzle-simulator-thing , and its awesome! You skulk and stalk your victims, as you strategize and execute the best plan of attack through 15 spooky themed levels, mostly all based…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ghost Master, developed by Sick Puppies and published by Strategy First, is a unique blend of strategy, simulation, and supernatural horror that has carved out a distinct niche since its original release. The game invites players to assume the role of the titular Ghost Master—an unseen orchestrator controlling a squad of ghosts with the goal of terrifying and driving out the living from various haunted locations. While its concept might sound straightforward, Ghost Master combines tactical…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Buggy, needs remaster
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Such a good game. Great music too.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I personally never found it that fun, but I can see the appeal. The biggest issue is it's age in both interface and graphics. A remaster might do wonders for this title, but I don't see that happening anytime soon. Can't recommend.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I used to own this on disk and I played the game countless times. The pop culture references are cute and clever. The puzzles are challenging. I really enjoy this game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game wasn't for me. I HATE The fact that this is a strategy game. It should be an action game and let you concentrate on scaring everybody and that's it. By the middle of the second act, patience and frustration start to settle in. The buildings get massive, with multiple floor, walkways, nooks and crannies. Too many people isolated and wandering around. Having to unlock 3 or more ghosts per stage is ridiculous and the methods are insane. Having to replay the stages for the ghosts, points…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It can be pretty janky, but it's Pretty fun ones you get the heng on the mechanics. Where it shines the most is its atmosphere and soundtrack. The sims should take notes of this game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →One of my favorite games when I was young and I still love it I still have the disc version and the little pamphlet cam with it and I will never get rid of it the only thing is I wish when you beaten the game you could use all the ghosts in any map you want and maybe add more ghost because I love knowing the backstory of each ghosts and add more maps to because the story is cool and the maps are fun to play I guess I just can’t get enough of this game and I recommend it to everyone that is a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The first time I played this game was a long time ago with my dad when I was little. I remember both being obsessed with this game, we spent hours together trying to free all the ghost from the acts 1 & 2 (we never reached the 3rd xd). A particular hard one, was Wavemaster, we couldn't do anything to make those ppl turn on the pump. Now I'm playing it with 18 y.o. and I love the nostalgia that hits me when I enter to "The Calamityville Horror". Rn I'm on my way to completelly free Darkling (If…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →it is a fun game to play, despite of it's release many years ago, but you know oldies are goldies! and I enjoy this type of games, and I recommend it!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Thought I liked it, but then the game crashed when I beat a level. It's buggy, so we're not friends anymore.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great game even to this day - I would recommend to download complete edition mod.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A piece of my childhood. Controls and gameplay can be a bit clunky but overall it's a fun spooky strategy game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hello, darling :) Glad to see you here. I see you want to understand if you should play it or not. Sure, let's talk about it. Shortly - if you watched Ghostbusters (1980) and liked it, and/or thought "how could it to scare ppl instead of catching ghosts", then yes, you will enjoy it. It is a simulator of the ghost commander, with strategy and funny ideas. A bit longer now. The only problem I found here - the old engine, so you will most likely have troubles with resolution and quality of…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →There is literally no other game that lets you do the things in here,
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I played this game on release back in 2003 and is just as fun as I remembered. If you are a fan of The Sims, but wish to scared the life out of some poor innocent humans in a humorous way then this game is for you! Highly recommend, one of my all time fav games!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It imitates the Sims, but this game mainly operates ghosts instead of humans. It's not just about the novelty brought by character reversal, but also has good strategic skills, which is very interesting.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →📶Servers: ONLINE📶 Viewer beware, you may be in for a scare! Join me as I play my favorite obscure game #GhostMaster on Twitch! [With the complete edition mod but shhh] #pngtuber #ENVtubers [link inside]
neutral · AI labelView post →Loved this game since I was a child! There is so much personality put into the haunters you command and the mortals you terrorize. There are so many haunters you can command with so many different powers, and you can combine powers for interesting results. It is always entertaining watching the different powers being used. There are interesting and unique levels with different objectives. Since there are a variety of places and haunters, game play will not get stale. You can drive people…
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