Mini Ghost similar games & best alternatives

Mini Ghost

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch • 2017

Should you play it?

"Mini Ghost" is a mini metroidvania in the 80's MSX art style and gameplay. It's the mini prequel of Ghost 1.0.

What works

  • Affordable price
  • Tight and responsive controls
  • Robust character, level, and tileset editors
  • Retro aesthetic and nostalgic appeal
  • Challenging but fair gameplay

Things to keep in mind

  • Short main campaign
  • Some grinding required for upgrades
  • Limited healing options
  • Minimal story and narrative depth
  • Backtracking can be tedious

What to play next

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Last update: 19/09/2026