Ghost in the pool similar games & best alternatives

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Ghost in the pool

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch • 2021

Should you play it?

A bizarre campus legend, take you into the traditional Japanese black-and-white comic horror story. Witness the familiar scenes and contemplate the terrifying moments.

What works

  • Unique monochrome comic art style
  • Atmospheric horror with psychological tension
  • Multiple endings with branching story paths
  • Short and accessible gameplay duration
  • Affordable price with replayability

Things to keep in mind

  • Slow text speed and no skip function
  • Limited gameplay interaction and challenge
  • Some translation and localization issues
  • Short story with minimal character development
  • Repetitive reading required for full completion

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

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Ghost in the pool: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Strategy, Competence, Growth.

Last update: 26/08/2026