Ghost Keeper has officially exited Early Access, marking its full 1.0 launch. Quest Craft’s dark comedy strategy title is now available on PC via Steam and the Humble Store, priced at $12.99 USD / £10.99 / 12,99€. The release brings the complete planned campaign and a full roster of supernatural units to a game that has already garnered an 86% positive rating from its community.

Quick Facts

  • Platform: PC (Windows build via Proton for Linux/Steam Deck)
  • Campaign: Eight hand-made sites
  • Playable Characters: Nine unique ghosts
  • Price: $12.99 USD / £10.99 / 12,99€

A Full Campaign and New Threats

The 1.0 update completes the game's story mode, spanning eight distinct locations. Players will haunt the halls of William’s Mansion and Phineas’ Estate before moving through the City Sewers, the Cemetery, the Village, and the Fish Market. The campaign concludes with challenges in the Mad Dentist Hospital and the Brotherhood Secret Outpost. Each site is designed to offer fresh rules and a unique atmosphere, ensuring the gameplay remains tense as players progress.

As you command your roster of ghosts, demons, and beasts, you will face opposition from the Brotherhood of Light. Most notably, the 1.0 launch introduces a persistent foe known as The Destroyer. This hunter features new skills and behaviors, forcing players to adapt their strategies rather than relying solely on fear-based tactics.

Commanding Your Supernatural Crew

The full version of Ghost Keeper features nine ghosts, each providing a different style of play. The cast includes:

  • William the Scorned Poet
  • Shadowmaw
  • Night Blade
  • Phineas
  • Voraglast
  • Ratahell
  • Dr. Percival
  • Sir Pounce de Léon
  • Madame Lysandra Vale

Success requires balancing the specific powers of these minions against various human foes. The game encourages experimentation, offering a mix of strategic planning and puzzle-like scenarios where there is no single fixed path to victory. Whether you prefer setting slow, methodical traps or executing bold, aggressive maneuvers, the game’s dark comedy tone keeps the experience light despite the grim subject matter.

Technical Notes for Linux and Steam Deck

While Ghost Keeper does not offer a native Linux build, the developer has confirmed that the Windows version is intended to run through Proton. This path allows Linux and Steam Deck users to access the game, though no specific frame rate data or official performance charts have been shared by the team. Prospective players should look for community reports on ProtonDB to gauge how the game performs on their specific handheld configurations.

To celebrate the move out of Early Access, a launch sale is planned, though the specific discount amount has not been disclosed. The development team credits player feedback throughout the year-long Early Access period as a primary factor in balancing the game's content and final mechanics.