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Ghost Town

Ghost Town

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Ghost Town

Ghost Town

Fireproof Games. citeturn1search3

Meta Quest (Quest 2/3/Pro), PC (Steam VR / Valve Index / Vive / Windows MR), PlayStation 5 (PS VR2). citeturn1search3turn1search1turn1search6Paid (one-time purchase, no microtransactions reported).
Health Score
60
GOOD
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About This Game

Single-player, story-driven VR puzzle-adventure in which you play Edith Penrose, a witch-turned-ghost-hunter investigating hauntings and a family disappearance across 1980s London and a remote Scottish island. Gameplay emphasizes tactile, physics-driven puzzles, observation, and ritual mechanics; tone is atmospheric, spooky, and intended for a mature audience.

Score Breakdown

Positive Aspects

Educational Value
3/5
Creativity
2/5
Pro-Social
0/5

Risk Factors

Addictive Monetization
0/5
Time Pressure / FOMO
0/5
Social Risk
0/5
Content Intensity
4/5

Negatives

  • •Contains mature themes (murder, depiction of suicide, alcohol, occult) and occasional strong language which make it unsuitable for young children
  • •spooky/fearful scenes and VR may induce motion sickness or distress for sensitive players
  • •relatively short campaign length reported by some reviewers.

Positives

  • •High-quality, tactile VR puzzle design and interactivity
  • •Strong atmosphere, voice acting and audio/3D sound
  • •Clear comfort/accessibility settings and single-player experience.

Gameplay Videos

Ghost Town | Full Game Walkthrough | No Commentary

99TH VR

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Official Ratings

Not Rated (no ESRB rating found; publisher classifies it as intended for mature audience). citeturn2search8turn1search1
ESRB
Estimated descriptors: Mild to strong language, references/depictions of murder and suicide, use of alcohol, occult themes, fear-inducing situationsnot primarily violent/gory. (Based on developer/store content warnings). citeturn2search8turn1search1

Offline single-player experience; no online multiplayer; no in-game purchases reported. citeturn1search1turn1search6

12 (listed in database/metadata aggregators). citeturn3search1
PEGI
Estimated: Mild violence / scary scenes, bad language, references to self-harm and alcohol.

Age Recommendations

ℹ️Ages 3-5
Not appropriate. Contains mature themes, suicide/murder references and fear-inducing scenes — avoid for preschoolers.
ℹ️Ages 6-8
Not recommended. Content and tone (occult, implied self-harm, references to murder and alcohol) are inappropriate for most children in this age group.
ℹ️Ages 9-12
Generally not recommended. Younger tweens may find the atmosphere and references to suicide/murder distressing. If considered, play with close parental supervision and preview first.
ℹ️Ages 13-15
Caution advised. Many mid/older teens may enjoy the puzzles and story, but parents should be aware of depiction of suicide, murder references, alcohol use and scary situations — consider supervising or discussing sensitive themes beforehand.
ℹ️Ages 16-18
Appropriate for most older teens and adults. Single-player, paid VR experience with mature themes; recommended for players comfortable with scary/psychological content and VR.

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