Ghostory

Ghostory is a 2D platformer about a lone traveler cursed after drinking from a strange lake in the woods. The curse lets him turn into a ghost and fly at will, and an old woman offers to help make an antidote if he can find a rare mushroom in a nearby cave. You guide him through the cave’s puzzles as he tries to escape unscathed.

Two forms

In human form, you can jump, operate levers, pick up keys and carry a backpack. When you become a ghost, you leave the backpack behind, but can fly and pass through walls. Switching between the two forms is central to solving the cave’s puzzles.

The cave’s puzzles

The cave contains dozens of carefully crafted levels that test logical and lateral thinking. New mechanics and distinctive puzzles appear as you venture deeper, including multi-tier challenges that keep the game demanding despite its simple controls.

Story and presentation

The adventure has a light-hearted plot filled with puns, smooth animations and retro-styled pixel art. Atmospheric music accompanies the detailed environments of each level. Important mushrooms also feature in the game.