About This Game

Survive the night. Hunt the unknown. Discover what haunts the world beyond.

Ghosts and Monsters is a 2D pixel-art action roguelite where you fight endless waves of creatures, collect rare organs and relics, and build powerful synergies between strange items. Every run brings you closer to uncovering the secrets of the purgatory realm—and the monsters that dwell within it.

Unlock new abilities, hunt unique spirits, and experiment with cursed combinations to push deeper into the darkness.

• Fast-paced combat: Face hundreds of enemies on screen in relentless horde-survival battles.

• Deep item system: Discover and wield organs, charms, bones, and artifacts—each transforming your stats and playstyle.

• Procedural upgrades: Experiment with powerful synergies and discover new builds every run.

• Progress beyond death: You begin weak, but every life makes you stronger. Defeat new monsters to expand your Monster Journal and unlock permanent upgrades, preserve the rare items you discover, and spend earned coins on potions to prepare for your next life.

• Mystery and discovery: Uncover cryptic secrets, summon rare monsters.

• Pixel-art atmosphere: A haunting world inspired by classic NES games.

• Controller ready: Fully compatible with controllers and Steam Deck.

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

Generative AI was used to assist in the creation of certain promotional and store page artwork. All gameplay, programming, game design, pixel art, and in-game content were created and reviewed by the developer.