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Hauntii
Developer Moonloop Games
Hauntii is a 2024 twin-stick shooter and adventure game developed and published by Moonloop Games. The game is about loss, love, identity, and detachment, set in a mysterious version of the afterlife called Eternity. From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
305 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon, Lemmy) · newest Nov 3, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
93
LovedLoved
181 positive · 14 negative
95% range 88–96%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 181 | 14 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 33 | 1 | 59 |
| Mastodon * | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| Lemmy * | 0 | 0 | 6 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
254 of 268 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
93% recommend · 179 yes, 14 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 193 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (390 of 427 positive).
Players praise the game's beautiful art style and music. [1][2][3] Some reviewers note issues with navigation and readability. [1][4][5] A few players find the gameplay frustrating or lacking. [6][7][8]
Liked
Representative posts
- [6]
I wanted to love this game so badly. The visuals and music are nothing less than astonishing. But I never had any fun, even after two full hours. The gameplay has no sauce: neither abilities nor rewards are compelling. Reading the positive reviews here, I guess I didn't realize this is supposed to be a cozy game. If you are not into cozy games, I have to warn you away from Hauntii despite its enchanting art design.
- [1]
A beautiful, flawed game that I mostly enjoyed. For the many things to appreciate about Hauntii, there were three major flaws that make this a recommendation with caveats. 1) The art style/layout of the game makes it sometimes difficult to judge where you can and cannot go. This was the first thing that hampered my enjoyment of the game and took me about an hour of exploring to really feel I understood when the game …
- [2]
A Journey of Remembering And Letting Go Hauntii is an arty game, in the same vein as Gris, Death's Door and especially, Spiritfarer. A simple gameplay seasons with a strong theme. You are a little ghost who just arrives at the purgatory and has no memories about the life before. An angelic spirit tries to guide you to a higher plane, but the mysterious dark chains bind you to the realm below, preventing your …
- [9]
A game about letting go, and the struggles that come with it. An honest to God short and simple masterpiece, can't recommend this enough.
- [3]
The visuals by far are my most favourite thing about this game as they strike out with such beauty. The visuals seem so effortlessly simple with minimalistic use of colour but overall creates this world with so much personality and charm. The game is a beautifully crafted work of art where it sets a monochromatic tone with quite sketched, point-like art style. Even though there is so much simplicity to the game it …
Summarised from 34 of the 296 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
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
93% of the 193 Steam reviewers we collected recommend Hauntii. The complaint that keeps coming up: navigation and depth perception issues. Deal-breaker or nitpick?
Critics, per Wikipedia
(Nintendo Swiich) 68 On the OpenCritic review aggregator, the game maintains a solid average rating and is ranked as one of the most memorable and charming indie experiences of 2024. The Guardian praised Hauntii as an imaginative and visually stunning debut, highlighting its subversion of the twin-stick shooter genre and its focus on contemplative exploration.
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 305 · most liked first"You'll flow Home to Home You'll know Where to go" i loved this game experience so much, please play it if you have the chance. 🖤🤍 #hauntii #art
positive · AI labelView post →Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled is coming to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Standard, and even Core tomorrow. Xbox Game Pass Standard is also getting Forza Motorsport, Hauntii, and Humanity news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/1...
neutral · AI labelView post →Coming to Game Pass: 12/4 -Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled -Forza Motorsport -Hauntii -Humanity 12/5: -EA Sports WRC -Overthrown 12/9 -Indiana Jones and the Great Circle 12/10 -Wildfrost 1/2 -Carrion 1/7 -Road 96 Some now in Game Pass Standard news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/1...
neutral · AI labelView post →Titles leaving Game Pass in 2 weeks: -Hauntii -Dune: Spice Wars -Planet of Lana -Jurassic World Evolution 2 -Little Kitty, Big City -Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons -The Big Con -Chants of Sennaar
neutral · AI labelView post →Hey! I noticed I have a lot more followers who may not know my things! So, new #promosky I started doing game photography for *mental health reasons* and I've been going for a bit Games like Remnant 2 Control Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Guild Wars 2 Everspace 2 Hauntii Eternal Strands Keeper
neutral · AI labelView post →New Game Pass Games: 12.4 - Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled - Forza Motorsport (Standard) - Hauntii (Standard) - Humanity (Standard) 12.5 - EA Sports WRC - Overthrown 12.9 - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle 12.10 - Wildfrost 1.2 - Carrion 1.7 - Road 96 news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/1...
neutral · AI labelView post →Hey! I noticed I have a lot more followers who may not know my things! So, new #promosky I started doing game photography for *mental health reasons* and I've been going for a bit Games like Remnant 2 Synergy Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Guild Wars 2 Nightingale Everspace 2 Hauntii Eternal Strands
neutral · AI labelView post →I wanted to love this game so badly. The visuals and music are nothing less than astonishing. But I never had any fun, even after two full hours. The gameplay has no sauce: neither abilities nor rewards are compelling. Reading the positive reviews here, I guess I didn't realize this is supposed to be a cozy game. If you are not into cozy games, I have to warn you away from Hauntii despite its enchanting art design.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A beautiful game marred by horrible design decisions and poor controls. Played on Steam Deck and thus is reviewed as such. First, the good: The two-tone art style is incredibly pretty and hauntingly beautiful, as is the animation, and music and sound design. This game is incredible to look at. The story is simple but works to its advantage, telling a short and sweet tale. The game also runs extremely well on Steam Deck. Unfortunately, that is where the good ends and the bad begins. There…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hauntii | Launch Trailer. [Steam page](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2060790/Hauntii/)
neutral · AI labelView post →Games leaving Game Pass on May 15th. - Brothers: a Tale of Two Sons - Hauntii - Little Kitty, Big City - Planet of Lana - The Big Con - Chants of Sennar - Dune: Spice Wars - Jurassic World Evolution 2
neutral · AI labelView post →Also on the indie/AA side of things, try: Another Crab's Treasure Cassette Beasts Chants of Sennaar Citizen Sleeper Clone Drone in the Danger Zone Cocoon Death's Door Galacticare Go Mecha Ball Harold Halibut Hauntii Hypnospace Outlaw Indivisible Jusant Lil Gator Game Metal Slug Tactics [Continued]
neutral · AI labelView post →Hauntii is full of interactive hauntable objects, like this stretchy guy that adjusts the roller coaster track. The game is basically a huge collection of little toys to play with like this, so a lot of the audio design was about the little details in these kinds of interactions #indiedev #gameaudio
neutral · AI labelView post →WOW! #Hauntii has been nominated for 4 categories at this years @gamescomlatam.bsky.social BIG Fest 🏆 👾 Best Game 🎮 Best Gameplay 🎨 Best Art 🔊 Best Sound What an honor, if you’re gonna be in Brazil for the festival be sure to visit our booth! 🇧🇷 #indiegame #IndieGameDev #hauntii
neutral · AI labelView post →While the game is aesthetically beautiful, excellent score and has some great cinematic set pieces with a great core game loop, it kinda fell flat at the end for me. I really enjoyed the game in the first ~2/3 of my play through, but the last 1/3 of the game became frustrating and soured my desire to play. I definitely rage-quit a few times from frustrating mechanics. It really just felt like a slog at the end. Which is a shame because I was excited to play. The Good: -Great core game…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Extremely honored to see Hauntii among the nominees for the Game Audio Network Guild Awards. Hauntii was my first time in charge of sound on a full-size project, so I was learning a lot for the first time... To have that work recognized among such amazing company is so deeply validating 💚 #gameaudio
neutral · AI labelView post →[OpenCritic] Hauntii Reviews (80 Top Critic Average 85% Critics Recommend). The Games Machine - 8.3 / 10 Digital Chumps - 8.5 / 10 Hardcore Gamer - 3.5 / 5 GAMES.CH - 79% GameBlast - 8 / 10 Kakuchopurei - 80 / 100 Checkpoint Gaming - 7.5 / 10 GameLuster -7 / 10
neutral · AI labelView post →Pros Aesthetically pleasing and has some cute character/creature designs with great animation. Interesting take on the afterlife, with spirits having to let go of their memories from when they were alive to pass on/ascend and the angel like creatures who act as their guides being treated as monsters. Beautiful soundtrack Cons The high contrast black and white visuals and automatically changing perspectives make the game disorientating at times, as you cannot make out where you are or…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Doom: The Dark Ages headlines Xbox Game Pass in May. >Xbox Game Pass continues its consistent 2025 with a mix of high-profile new games and beloved older ones. > >Doom: The Dark Ages is the obvious headliner — the third entry in a series of Doom reboots that revitalized the shooter series back in 2016. But don’t sleep on Revenge of the Savage Planet later this week. It’s a colorful and personable sci-fi shooter, and is also one of the rare couch co-op games slated for 2025. > >Meanwhile, Dredge…
neutral · AI labelView post →A beautiful, flawed game that I mostly enjoyed. For the many things to appreciate about Hauntii, there were three major flaws that make this a recommendation with caveats. 1) The art style/layout of the game makes it sometimes difficult to judge where you can and cannot go. This was the first thing that hampered my enjoyment of the game and took me about an hour of exploring to really feel I understood when the game was hinting that a direction was viable. After that I was mostly good…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Catch up on smashing indie game tunes on ABC Classic 🎮🎵 @playbalatro.com | Citizen Sleeper 2 | Slitterhead | Saltsea Chronicles | Hauntii | Tiny Glade | Creatures of Ava 🎧 ABC Classic website & ABC Listen app
neutral · AI labelView post →1/ So I've now finished Hauntii, and (quite rarely for any game I've played), I felt rather moved when it came to a close. It is no revelation to say that the lore of the game involves gathering and letting go of memories, of Earthly bonds, and it certainly gives pause for reflecting on one's own.
positive · AI labelView post →What's an indie game that you don't really see people speak about but really love? I have a bunch, but I'll bring up Hauntii for its cute and haunting story and great art style
positive · AI labelView post →We'll DM you a Steam code for Hauntii if you support MinnMax on Patreon before 9/22 or upgrade your tier! 90% positive reviews on Steam, gorgeous game. www.patreon.com/minnmax We'll post on Bluesky here if we run out of codes!
neutral · AI labelView post →A Journey of Remembering And Letting Go Hauntii is an arty game, in the same vein as Gris, Death's Door and especially, Spiritfarer. A simple gameplay seasons with a strong theme. You are a little ghost who just arrives at the purgatory and has no memories about the life before. An angelic spirit tries to guide you to a higher plane, but the mysterious dark chains bind you to the realm below, preventing your ascension. Now you must journey through the underworld to find your way back as well…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The visuals by far are my most favourite thing about this game as they strike out with such beauty. The visuals seem so effortlessly simple with minimalistic use of colour but overall creates this world with so much personality and charm. The game is a beautifully crafted work of art where it sets a monochromatic tone with quite sketched, point-like art style. Even though there is so much simplicity to the game it brings so much life through its pleasing and charming animations. The animations…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A game about letting go, and the struggles that come with it. An honest to God short and simple masterpiece, can't recommend this enough.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →For a game about being a dead little guy without the ability to speak properly being attacked by ghosts significantly bigger than them, I ended my time with Hauntii feeling surprisingly chipper and upbeat about the game. That didn’t come without a few gripes, but no game is going to be perfect, let alone the debut title from a small indie team. What it might lack in corporate polish and shine, Hauntii more than makes up for in pure heart, charm, and gorgeous artwork. Now, my total time spent…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Xbox Game Pass Standard launches without Starfield, Hellblade 2, and more. >Microsoft has launched a new Game Pass tier, Xbox Game Pass Standard, which includes access to hundreds of games and online multiplayer but no day one releases. >Earlier this year, Microsoft announced big changes to Xbox Game Pass, with a new tier called Xbox Game Pass Standard replacing Game Pass for Console for new subscribers. Xbox Game Pass Standard is available now, and there's quite a substantial difference in…
neutral · AI labelView post →Hauntii's story takes things slow and aims to be a more personally existential experience. I would compare it closely to games such as Gris where the story focuses more on the exploration of one's self and learning to move on. It takes its time to make each point and prefers to keep things small-scale for the sake of a more tightly knit narrative. This game is not one to keep you at the edge of your seat by throwing twists every chance it gets, you start to piece together how the game needs to…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hauntii by @moonloopgames.bsky.social "What's special about Hauntii is that he can take control of both the environment and other characters to manipulate the world around him...a game that feels thoughtful, engaging, and cathartic all at once." — Selected by @ocarina0fslime.bsky.social, Producer
neutral · AI labelView post →While this has a cool visual style and attention to detail when it comes to music, it is not a good game to me. Before I dig into the negatives: the game is unique and interesting and it may be worth it just to experience something different. I played the game to the end so that says something positive at least. I'm just 1 opinion and I'm not the one with a released game on steam so what do I know ;) I do hope to see more from these devs in the future as I'm sure they'll improve over time.…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Day Five: Our next best of 2024 game goes to the devilish Hauntii. Travel through the afterlife, possess objects and enemies help a lost spirit find their way. store.steampowered.com/app/2060790/... @moonloopgames.bsky.social
neutral · AI labelView post →This game is awesome! The art style is amazing and I love the story. I really struggle with the idea of death and the fact that I will die one day. I love that this game gives me a cute, new way to think about the afterlife. I will say, this game is definitely challenging at times, but I enjoy that! I do wish it was easier to move around to the different locations. I'm someone who likes to double check that I haven't missed anything and it's time consuming to retrace my steps if I want to go…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →New Xbox Game Pass Games - Chants of Sennaar - EA Sports NHL 24 - Immortals of Aveum - Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II - Galacticare - Hauntii - Moving Out 2 - Humanity - Lords of the Fallen - Firework - Rolling Hills news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/0...
neutral · AI labelView post →Hauntii (Switch / PS5) physical releases are up for pre-order Standard Edition: bit.ly/459Svx8 Special Edition: bit.ly/37ZK8KR This game is a ton of fun
positive · AI labelView post →Hauntii won the 23rd Game Audio Network Guild award for Best New Original IP Audio at #GDC @benseavello.bsky.social and @jasonposs.indieweb.social.ap.brid.gy were the best teammates and teachers that I could have possibly dreamed of. I learned so much from both of them, Im so proud of what we made
neutral · AI labelView post →I’m using a translator for this review, so please forgive any awkward phrasing! I’m sure other reviewers have already mentioned it, but the world-building and artwork are breathtaking—both beautiful and adorable at the same time. The visuals remained stunning throughout, and I got completely immersed in the game. Perhaps because the game places such a heavy emphasis on its world and aesthetic, readability was a bit low in some areas, which made those parts pretty challenging. By the way,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Top tier art style, but unfortunately the gameplay does not live up to it. Everything is just a bit slow and kind of repetitive in my opinion. Though I can definitely see this clicking with others way more than it did with me.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hauntii (Switch / PS5) limited physical releases are up for pre-order from Lost in Cult: www.lostincult.co.uk/editions?aff... These releases are the best of the best in terms of game preservation -- LiC works hard to ensure each release has all the updates on game card/disc!
neutral · AI labelView post →Beautiful, relaxing game for those who like collectathons. Controls are best optimized for controller, but as someone without a controller it still works amazing. The art lured me in, the gameplay hooked me, and the soundtrack made me itch for more. When I reached the end of the first area, I excitedly said "THERE'S MORE?!" so... good game 10/10 gonna put so many more hours into this.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is overall a fantastic cozy game! It definitely has not gotten the recognition/popularity it deserves! The world's are all different, but the foundational elements of the game are grounded throughout so for the most part, you don't get too confused. I like the puzzles and the fighting aspects of the game. The story line feels slightly fragmented as of now, but I do like the concept! It is a very pretty game with unique art style as well. The only thing I would say is that there are a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hauntii has been nominated in 4 categories for the Game Audio Network Guild awards!! I cant believe it!!!! I feel so honored to have worked alongside @benseavello.bsky.social to accomplish this 💙 We are next to truly awe-inspiring games all around… THIS YEAR HAS BEEN INSANE FOR AUDIO!!
neutral · AI labelView post →This game could be the definition of the expression "hidden gem". It is delightful in every possible way, the art is fantastic, the atmosphere, the music... I don't understand why this game didn't get more popular it deserve it. Runs perfectly on the Deck. Do yourself a treat and buy it if what you see in the store page seems to be your thing.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I can't believe Hauntii isn't being talked about by the larger gaming community. It's a beautiful, accessible and addicting little game with wonderful mechanics, good puzzles, and sweet combat sections. I loved all of it!!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Heyo everyone, how we doing? Had a little day off but time to return to the beautiful game that is Hauntii, absolutely in love with the graphics and the story telling. twitch.tv/monadart #indiegames #indiegamer #varietystreamer #gamer #gamerwomen #hauntii
positive · AI labelView post →Heyo everyone, how are you doing? Today we start the spooky vibes for the month with Hauntii, the art of this game totally pulled me to buy it awhile ago and I've been patiently waiting until now. twitch.tv/monadart #hauntii #indiegamer #indiegames #gamer #gamerwomen #varietystreamer
positive · AI labelView post →Any Strong Opinions on Games in my Steam Wishlist (provisional) from 2024?. So, I'm trying to make sure my Steam Wishlist from 2024 (April-December) is small enough that I can play. I have about 250 hours at most (after repeatedly raising the limit). Does anyone here have strong thoughts about any of these games that can help me decide? I'm in no rush to finish (since I'm a moderately patient gamer) but I figured some people here would have useful opinions. Maybe one of these games has…
neutral · AI labelView post →I'm up! I'm up!... 😴 We have enough news to talk about for at least an hour. And then we'll be back into the cute indie adventure game! 👁️🗨️ Anime trailer recap + Hauntii, 14:00 GMT+2 👁️🗨️
neutral · AI labelView post →It's not easy to give Hauntii a proper description. The game is something in-between of a puzzle, twin-stick shooter, and collectathon. It's a refreshing experience with relaxing gameplay and stylish minimalistic b/w visuals. Highly recommended.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hauntii is another game I demo'd at Next Fest and LOVED, so I'm streaming it! right now! twitch.tv/the_jenna
positive · AI labelView post →So much fun and the art and music are beautiful!!!! I love this kind of game. The history is great.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →the airship garden is open~ 【✈️🌼】 hallowmille month~ cute ghost game Hauntii! please present your ticket here! twitch.tv/cptcamille youtube.com/live/BU3nJXk...
neutral · AI labelView post →New game(s) for the "Stream your own game" feature on #XboxCloudGaming - Arma Reforger - Brothers: a Tale of Two Sons - Castle Crashers Remastered - Chants of Sennaar - Cuphead - Farming Simulator 22 - Hauntii - Monster Energy Supercross - The Official Videogame 6
neutral · AI labelView post →Today it's time for Hauntii! - "a naïve ghost on a journey to ascend" 🌠 A hand-crafted artstyle game with a kickass colour palette. Let's stop running from ghosts and JOIN them instead! 👻 twitch.tv/nochigames #twitch #streamer #vtuber #vtuberuprising #indiegame #hauntii
neutral · AI labelView post →The incredible Lyris Quartet recording “The Tower” for the #Hauntii OST I feel so fortunate that I got to work with this amazing ensemble for our little ghost game 👻🌃✨🌙
neutral · AI labelView post →I wouldn't call Dave the Diver new (released exactly a year ago) nor indie (Mintrocket is a subdivison of Nexon). Yet it's something that can be recommended wholeheartedly. Couple of games in no particular order that are pretty new and can be considered as indie: - [Nerobi](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2534250/Nerobi/) - [Hauntii](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2060790/Hauntii/) - [SCHiM](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1519710/SCHiM/), not released yet
neutral · AI labelView post →HAUNTII is such a beautiful game! Check it out! #game #art
positive · AI labelView post →It's wild to me that I don't see this game being talked about more in indie circles. While it's not a top tier contender for an all time must play indie game, it definitely has the makings of an indie darling. The gameplay loop reminded me a lot of Super Mario Odyssey, where it's mostly just about navigating around the world and trying out different things. Eventually you begin to feel a kind of rhythm and feel out how objectives are going to play in different areas. The difficulty slope is…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →2 playthroughs and I absolutely love this game. You spend your time uncovering lost memories with the overarching message of knowing that you cannot move on before you learn to confront and let go fully, at times for me especially towards the end it did get emotional. The art style is stunning especially with their use of color. It does have its flaws in terms of gameplay such as the speed in which your character moves around, and knowing if your aim is correct due to how the depth is.…
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