Ghost of a Tale is a Action, Adventure, RPG game from SeithCG with a 90% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- SeithCG
- Release year
- 2018
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $1.99
- Review signal
- 90% positive
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From Steam reviews
Review notes
Ghost of a Tale is worth a closer look if you want stealth, exploration, strong atmosphere, and emotional story.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, emotional story, melancholic, and stealth.
Check more carefully if you dislike unclear onboarding and technical roughness.
stealth
Play styleAvoiding detection is part of the intended rhythm.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
confusing-onboarding
FrictionThe first hours can be unclear without patience or outside help.
buggy
FrictionTechnical roughness or instability comes up often enough to check.
melancholic
ToneThe emotional register is quieter, sadder, or bittersweet.
Steam review snapshots
It has the exploration and connection of a Dark Souls game, but none of the combat, just pure stealth and it's refreshing.It has the exploration and connection of a Dark Souls game, but none of the combat, just pure stealth and it's refreshing.Level designs were rather maze-like and confusing, leading me to watch the green pointer on a map to find my way around…Works great on Steam deck, btw.Why it fits
Check it if you want action, adventure filtered by weird, single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.