Ghostboy — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| Haloween Discount | 2026-10-26 | Play Ghostboy for less than a dollar and let the spooky season into your mind!Help a little ghost bring a family back together in this heartwarming tower defense adventure. Embrace the spooky season and discover a story about love, loss, and letting go! |
| Two Blackbirds Bundle is now available! | 2026-08-06 | We're excited to introduce the Two Blackbirds Bundle, bringing together both games created by our small indie team.Although they offer very different experiences, Mind Inc. and Ghostboy share the same heart: stories about memories, emotions, and the people who shape our lives.Mind Inc. invites you to restore fragmented memories through relaxing puzzle-solving inside the labyrinth of the mind.Ghostboy is an emotional story-driven tower defense adventure where you help a grieving family overcome the negative thoughts standing in their way.Thank you for supporting our tiny team and helping us continue making heartfelt games. ❤️ |
| Mind Inc. Demo Available Now in Steam Next Fest! | 2026-06-15 | We're excited to announce that the Mind Inc. demo is now live as part of Steam Next Fest!Welcome to Mind Inc., where restoring memories is just a game. Step into the minds of your clients, explore mysterious mental labyrinths, and help recover the moments they've forgotten.In the demo, you'll:Explore grid-based mental labyrinthsSolve unique challenges and tasks in every mindCollect and carry memory fragments through the mazeAssemble beautiful illustrated memories in the puzzle roomEach person's mind is different. One moment you'll be unlocking doors and assembling keys, the next you'll be arranging teacups or discovering hidden pathways deep |
| We are in | 2026-04-03 | Ghostboy is part of Indie Game Works, a collection celebrating standout indie games of the past years. We’re honestly still speechless. Published by Thames & Hudson, Indie Game Works will be available in Europe from April 13 and in the USA from May 12, but pre-orders are already open.Only 1000 copies of the Collector’s Deluxe Edition will be printed worldwide, so make sure to grab one if you can. deluxe version: https://readonlymemory.com/pages/indie-game-worksstandard version: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Indie-Game-Works-revolution-transforming/dp/0500029717 |
| New Patch For Scream Fest | 2025-10-27 | A small update has been released for the festival, fixing several issues:Fixed Plant Tower corruption bugIn Build Mode, the Knight no longer damages enemiesPuzzle pieces no longer reappear when replaying a level after being collectedFixed tutorial animation on the first levelCorrected the otherworldly part of the first cutsceneMinor UI and visual fixes in the pause menu |
| GDD Best Visuals | 2025-07-09 | Guess who just won the BEST VISUALS INDIE AWARD?Only a few hours left to get Ghostboy during Summer Sale. |
| Anniversary Patch 1.5 | 2025-06-26 | New EnemiesPoproach A huge, pot-bellied monster that attacks with whip-like arms. Swells up as it takes damage and explodes upon death.Paincaster Ghostboy's first ranged opponent! Its projectiles can hit either the family member’s soul or its protection from afar.Woeminer A peaceful goblin… apparently. He goes his own way and scatters cursed mines that eventually spawn relentless shadow creatures, which immediately start following your Buddy. Updated EnemiesTank Skeeter The tank skeeter has a shield that regenerates if you can't destroy the creature in time.This makes fighting him more unique and tactical.Updated TowersCarnivorous Tower We re |
| Spring Sale at Ghostboy | 2025-03-14 | 🎮 Haven’t tried Ghostboy yet? ✨ Now’s the perfect moment! Get it for 50% off during the Steam Spring Sale 2025! 👻🌸 #steamspringsale #steamspringsale2025 #ghostboy #indiegame #indiedev #gamingdeals |
| Winter Sale at Ghostboy | 2024-12-19 | 🎮 Winter Sale! ❄️ Ghostboy is now 50% off on Steam! 🌌 Dive into a story about family union and mental health. 💙 Get it now. Don’t miss out—this offer is for a limited time only! 🎁 #Ghostboy #WinterSale #SteamDeals #IndieGame #MentalHealthAwareness #StoryDrivenGame #GriefAndHealing #GamingDiscounts #SteamWinterSale #IndieAdventure #PlayNow |
| Get Ghostboy now for 50% off! | 2024-10-30 | Let yourself be haunted by our biggest sale yet! Get Ghostboy now for 50% off! |
| Mental Health Bundle | 2024-09-30 | Get high quality games about mental health on a constant discount. What games should we add to the list? Dive into the Mental Health Bundle, a collection of narrative-driven games that explore mental health with empathy, insight, and creativity. In Ghostboy, experience the emotional journey of a family dealing with grief and mental disorders. With stunning visuals and powerful storytelling, it offers deep insights into various psychological challenges. In Robotherapy, you're a robot therapist in a dystopian society that killed all the humans, but is still not happy. Treat patients, meet weird robots and enter their minds. If killing all human |
| Ghostboy is 40% off during Tower Defense Fest! | 2024-07-30 | Our best offer yet! Get Ghostboy for 40%, or Ghostboy Collectors Edition for 30% less during Tower Defense Fest. Since release, we have not only fixed bugs but optimized the overall experience so players with any experience in Tower Defense games can live through the satisfying challenges and emotional story of Ghostboy. |
| Week 2 Patch | 2024-07-07 | We updated the balance of the game and fixed some. bugs that came from your feedback. |
| Week 1 Patch | 2024-06-27 | We fixed some bugs and optimized the gameplay and difficulty. |
| 🎮 Ghostboy is Now Available on Steam! 👻 | 2024-06-25 | We are thrilled to announce that our highly anticipated video game, Ghostboy, is now live on Steam! After months of hard work and dedication, we're excited to share this adventure with you. Step into the mysterious world of Ghostboy, where you'll embark on an unforgettable journey filled with puzzles, challenges, and thrilling encounters. ✨ Key Features: - Deep Psychological Journey - Mental Health Mechanics - Complex Gameplay - High Replay Value - Engaging Challenges - Innovative TD Mechanics 🚀 Get Ghostboy Today: Head over to Steam and get your copy of Ghostboy now. Dive into the adventure and experience the magic that awaits you. 🌟 Your |
| Ghostboy is coming out on June 25 | 2024-06-17 | FANTASTIC NEWS! Ghostboy is coming out THREE DAYS EARLIER! 🎉🕹️ Prepare to break your heart sooner than expected. New Release Date: June 25 |
| Release Date Announcement | 2024-05-14 | 💔 Prepare your heart to break on June 28. Watch and share our animated announcement trailer! 📣 🎬 |
| Demo Update - January 2024 | 2024-01-19 | 🎮 Unveiling the latest demo of Ghostboy – a narrative-driven soul management tower defense game that delves into the depths of grief. In this release, we've introduced a captivating new UI design, polished the gameplay for a seamless experience, and added Hungarian language support. Download the demo now and if you enjoy it, add Ghostboy to your Steam Wishlist. ⭐ #GhostboyDemo #NarrativeGaming #TowerDefense |
| Poznan Update | 2023-10-04 | Ghostboy is going to Poznan! We're so thrilled for this opportunity that we’ve decided to update the game, incorporating new features and enhancements. You can check it all out right now in our latest demo update, but feel free to find us at Poznan Game Arena. |
| Ghostboy just got a Crazy Big Update! | 2023-08-03 | We've been reading all your feedback and had been hard at work to further advance your gameplay experience. Systems that were too complicated got a fancy redesign so they are easier to understand and more fun to play. Also, we have enhanced UI for several areas of gameplay so the game looks even more stunning. And the best part is that you can try it right now in our latest demo update! Check out our Development Update video for more. 👻🎮🌟 |
| Game demo upgraded based on player feedback: new levels and tutorial | 2023-02-21 | Thank you for joining us during the Steam Fest, and for all the feedback. We are working hard on the game, and as a token of our gratitude, the demo has received a major upgrade, in which we have reworked the tutorial phase, fixed some things based on your feedback, and added new levels for you to play! |
| Ghostboy LiveStream | 2023-02-04 | Enter the eerie world of Ghostboy, where grief takes center stage. Join a newbie player as she embarks on a journey filled with heartache and sorrow, accompanied by the calming presence of the game's developer. But what happens when a psychologist, who was also a part of the development team, joins in to experience the game for the first time? Follow along as our player navigates the haunting levels real time. Watch as the psychologist battles as we explore the intersections of grief, video game, and the human experience. |
| Ghostboy LiveStream | 2023-02-04 | Enter the eerie world of Ghostboy, where grief takes center stage. Join a newbie player as she embarks on a journey filled with heartache and sorrow, accompanied by the calming presence of the game's developer. But what happens when a psychologist, who was also a part of the development team, joins in to experience the game for the first time? Follow along as our player navigates the haunting levels real time. Watch as the psychologist battles as we explore the intersections of grief, video game, and the human experience. |
| Demo Update | 2023-01-28 | Dear Players! We’ve just updated our demo. Here are some of the changes made in the game: Added: Quick tool selection Added: Wave start sound Added: Quick unselect Changed: Upgrade pricing Changed: some level designs Changed: Tower Details UI Changed: Level Details UI Fixed: Grammar mistakes Please give us any feedback what you would like to see in later versions. Best regards, Ghostboy Team |