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Ghostlore

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One • 2023

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Quick resume

Ghostlore is an 'Eastpunk' Action-RPG where you fight supernatural monsters from Southeast-Asian folklore. Inspired by classic ARPGs such as Diablo 2 and Titan Quest, Ghostlore features detailed item and character customization systems, procedurally generated maps, and awesome 90's retro graphics.

Global score

81/100

Genres

Action, Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up

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    Pros

    • Deep and creative build customization
    • Unique southeast asian folklore setting
    • Engaging combat and skill synergies
    • Good replayability and endgame content
    • Local coop and asynchronous multiplayer features

    Cons

    • Limited story and content length
    • Some ui and control clunkiness
    • Lack of online multiplayer matchmaking
    • Difficulty spikes and balance issues
    • Graphics can be visually cluttered

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      4

      "Players have freedom to choose classes, builds, and playstyles with deep customization and respec options."

      Capsule for Diablo II: Resurrected – Infernal Edition Diablo II: Resurrected – Infernal Edition

      "Players have high freedom to customize builds by combining classes, skills, and glyphs, with respec options allowing experimentation."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      3

      "Game involves skillful combat, build optimization, and overcoming difficulty spikes, though some later content becomes easier."

      Capsule for Metal Bringer Metal Bringer

      "Game involves skillful build crafting and combat, though some players find difficulty spikes uneven and some mechanics easy once optimized."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -3

      "Focus is mostly on personal survival and progression; multiplayer is cooperative rather than competitive."

      Capsule for Beyond Contact Beyond Contact

      "Focus is mostly on personal progression and experimentation; multiplayer is local coop with no online matchmaking, and no strong emphasis on player-vs-player competition."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      4

      "Players report habitual play and long sessions driven by build experimentation, replayability, and multiple game modes."

      Capsule for Spell Disk Spell Disk

      "Players report long play sessions, replayability through build experimentation, and engaging endgame content encouraging habitual play."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      2

      "Supports local split-screen co-op but no online multiplayer; cooperation is limited."

      Capsule for Sky Rogue Sky Rogue

      "Local split-screen coop supported with some asynchronous multiplayer features, but no full online multiplayer; cooperation is present but limited."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      5

      "Highly creative build system with unique skill trees per skill, extensive crafting options, and player-driven gear customization."

      Capsule for Last Epoch Last Epoch

      "Highly creative build system with multiclassing, skill combinations, and a unique glyph grid system requiring strategic placement and customization."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -4

      "Interactions emphasize shared experiences and cooperation; no evidence of power imposition or dominance over others."

      Capsule for The Other Side The Other Side

      "Interactions emphasize shared experiences and cooperation; no evidence of dominance or power imposition over others."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Players enjoy immersive fantasy setting inspired by Chinese mythology, providing strong escape from real life."

      Capsule for Jade Empire™: Special Edition Jade Empire™: Special Edition

      "Players enjoy immersive fantasy setting based on Southeast Asian folklore, providing a distinctive escape from real life."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and experimentation, no pressure or obligation noted."

      Capsule for Journey to Incrementalia Journey to Incrementalia

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and experimentation; no indications of obligation or external pressure to play."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      5

      "Strong emphasis on trying new builds, experimenting with skill trees, devotion points, and item combinations."

      Capsule for Grim Dawn Grim Dawn

      "Strong emphasis on trying new builds, skill combos, and glyph arrangements; encourages tinkering and creative exploration."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      2

      "Procedurally generated maps and multiple zones offer some exploration, though limited narrative depth."

      Capsule for Urtuk: The Desolation Urtuk: The Desolation

      "Procedurally generated maps offer some novelty, but limited story content and repeated zones reduce exploration depth."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      3

      "Character customization through skill trees and equipment allows personal expression, though visual customization is limited."

      Capsule for Sword of Convallaria Sword of Convallaria

      "Customization of characters through skills, glyphs, and equipment allows personal expression, though visual customization is limited."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      5

      "Strong fantasy setting inspired by Asian folklore with mystical story and magical elements."

      Capsule for Atma Atma

      "Strong fantasy theme rooted in Southeast Asian folklore and mythology, with supernatural creatures and magical abilities."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      1

      "Some community and multiplayer features exist, but social interaction is limited and mostly asynchronous."

      Capsule for Bus Simulator 16 Bus Simulator 16

      "Some community features like summoning other players' characters and gifting items, but social interaction is limited."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "Players develop skills, knowledge, and mastery over complex systems."

      Capsule for Aground Aground

      "Players develop skills and knowledge of complex systems, with meaningful character progression and build optimization."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -4

      "Sedentary gameplay typical of ARPGs; no physical activity or health-related features."

      Capsule for The Rangers In The South The Rangers In The South

      "Typical sedentary ARPG gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention and active engagement; not designed for casual or background play."

      Capsule for Assassin's Creed® Syndicate Assassin's Creed® Syndicate

      "Requires focused attention and active engagement; not designed for casual or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -3

      "Social interactions are mostly surface-level; no evidence of close relationships or emotional sharing."

      Capsule for Astroflux Astroflux

      "Social interactions are minimal and surface-level; no evidence of close relationships or emotional sharing."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -4

      "No leadership or authoritative roles; cooperative play is balanced and shared."

      Capsule for Megaloot Megaloot

      "No leadership or authoritative roles; cooperative play is balanced and shared."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      4

      "Strong emphasis on character leveling, acquiring gear, and upgrading abilities."

      Capsule for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader

      "Strong emphasis on acquiring and upgrading gear, glyphs, and skills; character power increases over time."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      3

      "Game balances challenge and flow; some players find it relaxing and immersive, others note difficulty spikes."

      Capsule for King's Bounty: Crossworlds King's Bounty: Crossworlds

      "Gameplay balances challenge and flow; some players find it relaxing and satisfying, though difficulty spikes exist."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Visual and auditory elements are enjoyable; combat animations and effects provide sensory stimulation."

      Capsule for Dungeons of Sundaria Dungeons of Sundaria

      "Visual and auditory effects are enjoyable though sometimes cluttered; combat animations and sound provide sensory stimulation."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -3

      "Limited social recognition; achievements and leaderboards exist but are not a major focus."

      Capsule for Mini Motorways Mini Motorways

      "Limited social recognition; achievements and leaderboards exist but are not a major focus."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      1

      "Story is minimal and simple; focus is on gameplay experience rather than narrative immersion."

      Capsule for Alien Swarm Alien Swarm

      "Story is present but minimal and straightforward; main appeal is gameplay rather than narrative immersion."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      4

      "Players plan builds, manage upgrades, and navigate map mechanics requiring tactical thinking and problem solving."

      Capsule for Time Wasters Time Wasters

      "Players engage in strategic planning of builds, skill placement, and combat tactics; some players note inventory and map navigation challenges."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      2

      "Some suspense from challenging encounters and boss fights, but overall difficulty is moderate and sometimes considered easy."

      Capsule for Deepest Chamber: Resurrection Deepest Chamber: Resurrection

      "Some tension and challenge in combat and endgame, but overall difficulty is moderate and not highly suspenseful."

    • Value

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      4

      "Players perceive good value for price with deep gameplay, customization, and replayability."

      Capsule for Pizza Express Pizza Express

      "Players perceive good value for price, especially given depth of customization and replayability."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      3

      "Combat involves defeating monsters and players; violence is typical fantasy combat without excessive gore."

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      "Combat involves defeating monsters with various weapons and skills; typical ARPG violence without excessive gore."

    • Survival

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      2

      "Players manage unit health and resources to avoid defeat, but the game is generally forgiving with limited penalties."

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      "Players manage resources and avoid death, but game is generally forgiving with limited penalties for failure."

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Intimacy, Fellowship.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026