Ghost in the Machine overview

Overview

Ghost in the Machine comes from Michael J. Moffitt, Julian J. Hammerstein and is published by the listed publisher. It arrived on Steam on Apr 22, 2015, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Partial Controller Support, Includes level editor, and Family Sharing. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows, macOS, Linux, and Steam so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

Ghost in the Machine's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 0 players at 12 September 2026 - 03:08:51 UTC, with a tracked peak near 1. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 67% positive across 21 reviews.

Language and system requirements

Ghost in the Machine is available in 1 languages including:

regional rating details listed by Steam when available

Sales, recommendations, and streams

Ghost in the Machine has sold up to 1,179 units and has recommendation data pending. The estimated VGI revenue is $5,833. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

Ghost in the Machine overview details

Ghost in the Machine combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

about Ghost in the Machine is about the player's escape from a run-down factory following a large explosion. In the dark factory there are many dangerous machines that must be minded in order to not be crushed or mechanically separated. Inspired by 1980s platformer-genre games, Ghost in the Machine features true low-res graphics and an original chiptune soundtrack. It is also difficult, yet rewarding. gameplay The game is simple - you can walk left and right, and jump. Only one button! Avoid the traps, don't get wrecked, get to the end. The challenging levels are filled with puzzles and tricky hazards. Each level also has a secret collectible item that will reveal a shred of information about how the player got stuck in the factory in the first place, as well as unlock a secret or two. A level editor is built in to the game so you can create levels to share with your friends. The controls are tight, giving the player direct movement control at all times. Jumps are precise, important for situations where timing is essential. Both keyboard and USB game pads are supported, and the game only needs a single button. The game is easy to learn (even for a child), but challenging to master (even for an adult). Levels are played in a semi-linear fashion so players won't get stuck on just one level that they haven't figured out yet. graphics and Sound Inspired by Game Boy and MSX games, the graphics are authentically restricted, using only four shades at a time. A circular mask is at the edge of the screen, restricting the player's view to contribute to the dark atmosphere. The sound…

SteamPulse editorial summary

Ghost in the Machine is listed as a game with $4.99. It supports Windows, macOS, and Linux, belongs to Single-player, Partial Controller Support, Includes level editor, and Family Sharing, and is associated with Action and Indie. SteamPulse's latest observation records 0 players at 12 September 2026 - 03:08:51 UTC, a tracked peak of 1, and 67% positive reviews.

Overview tags

IndieActionPlatformerPixel GraphicsRetroDifficult

Support and legal notes

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