Event Information

We're part of the AdventureX Event from November 4 - November 11. We'll run multiple events and announce them here. Apologies if you see several announcements.

About Ghost on the Shore

Ghost on the Shore is an exploration game about emotional ties that transcend even death. Riley is faced with a headstrong ghost, urging her on an adventure across atmospheric shores, uncovering the islands tragic secret. Choices in dialogue shape the bond between the two, ultimately deciding Rileys fate.

Dev insights & gameplay

Dagmar and Kenny (like Charlie game studio) have a chat with Volker (ASHGAMES). We introduce the team and talk about the inspiration and ideas behind Ghost on the Shore. Join us on the store page to chat with the developers.

[ 2024-11-11 01:18:17 CET ] [ Original post ]

Event Information

We're part of the AdventureX Event from November 4 - November 11. We'll run multiple events and announce them here. Apologies if you see several announcements.

About Ghost on the Shore

Ghost on the Shore is an exploration game about emotional ties that transcend even death. Riley is faced with a headstrong ghost, urging her on an adventure across atmospheric shores, uncovering the islands tragic secret. Choices in dialogue shape the bond between the two, ultimately deciding Rileys fate.

Dev insights & gameplay

Dagmar and Kenny (like Charlie game studio) have a chat with Volker (ASHGAMES). We introduce the team and talk about the inspiration and ideas behind Ghost on the Shore. Join us on the store page to chat with the developers.

[ 2024-11-08 01:15:19 CET ] [ Original post ]

Event Information

We're part of the AdventureX 2024 Event from November 4 - November 11. We'll run multiple events and announce them here. Apologies if you see several announcements.

About Ghost on the Shore

Ghost on the Shore is an exploration game about emotional ties that transcend even death. Riley is faced with a headstrong ghost, urging her on an adventure across atmospheric shores, uncovering the islands tragic secret. Choices in dialogue shape the bond between the two, ultimately deciding Rileys fate.

Dev insights & gameplay

Dagmar and Kenny (like Charlie game studio) have a chat with Volker (ASHGAMES). We introduce the team and talk about the inspiration and ideas behind Ghost on the Shore. Join us on the store page to chat with the developers.

[ 2024-11-04 10:52:33 CET ] [ Original post ]

Event Information

We're part of the AdventureX 2023 Event from November 2 - November 9. We'll run multiple events and announce them here. Apologies if you see several announcements.

About Ghost on the Shore

Ghost on the Shore is an exploration game about emotional ties that transcend even death. Riley is faced with a headstrong ghost, urging her on an adventure across atmospheric shores, uncovering the islands tragic secret. Choices in dialogue shape the bond between the two, ultimately deciding Rileys fate.

Dev insights & gameplay

Dagmar and Kenny (like Charlie game studio) have a chat with Volker (ASHGAMES). We introduce the team and talk about the inspiration and ideas behind Ghost on the Shore. Join us on the store page to chat with the developers.

[ 2023-11-07 18:32:33 CET ] [ Original post ]

Event Information

We're part of the AdventureX 2023 Event from November 2 - November 9. We'll run multiple events and announce them here. Apologies if you see several announcements.

About Ghost on the Shore

Ghost on the Shore is an exploration game about emotional ties that transcend even death. Riley is faced with a headstrong ghost, urging her on an adventure across atmospheric shores, uncovering the islands tragic secret. Choices in dialogue shape the bond between the two, ultimately deciding Rileys fate.

Dev insights & gameplay

Dagmar and Kenny (like Charlie game studio) have a chat with Volker (ASHGAMES). We introduce the team and talk about the inspiration and ideas behind Ghost on the Shore. Join us on the store page to chat with the developers.

[ 2023-11-06 00:28:38 CET ] [ Original post ]

Event Information

We're part of the AdventureX 2023 Event from November 2 - November 9. We'll run multiple events and announce them here. Apologies if you see several announcements.

About Ghost on the Shore

Ghost on the Shore is an exploration game about emotional ties that transcend even death. Riley is faced with a headstrong ghost, urging her on an adventure across atmospheric shores, uncovering the islands tragic secret. Choices in dialogue shape the bond between the two, ultimately deciding Rileys fate.

Dev insights & gameplay

Dagmar and Kenny (like Charlie game studio) have a chat with Volker (ASHGAMES). We introduce the team and talk about the inspiration and ideas behind Ghost on the Shore. Join us on the store page to chat with the developers.

[ 2023-11-06 00:11:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

Event Information

We're part of the AdventureX 2023 Event from November 2 - November 9. We'll run multiple events and announce them here. Apologies if you see several announcements.

About Ghost on the Shore

Ghost on the Shore is an exploration game about emotional ties that transcend even death. Riley is faced with a headstrong ghost, urging her on an adventure across atmospheric shores, uncovering the islands tragic secret. Choices in dialogue shape the bond between the two, ultimately deciding Rileys fate.

Dev insights & gameplay

Dagmar and Kenny (like Charlie game studio) have a chat with Volker (ASHGAMES). We introduce the team and talk about the inspiration and ideas behind Ghost on the Shore. Join us on the store page to chat with the developers.

[ 2023-11-03 00:14:23 CET ] [ Original post ]

Event Information

We're part of the AdventureX 2023 Event from November 2 - November 9. We'll run multiple events and announce them here. Apologies if you see several announcements.

About Ghost on the Shore

Ghost on the Shore is an exploration game about emotional ties that transcend even death. Riley is faced with a headstrong ghost, urging her on an adventure across atmospheric shores, uncovering the islands tragic secret. Choices in dialogue shape the bond between the two, ultimately deciding Rileys fate.

Dev insights & gameplay

Dagmar and Kenny (like Charlie game studio) have a chat with Volker (ASHGAMES). We introduce the team and talk about the inspiration and ideas behind Ghost on the Shore. Join us on the store page to chat with the developers.

[ 2023-10-16 15:12:26 CET ] [ Original post ]

Event Information

Ghost on the Shore is part of the ASH Games Publisher Sale from August 23 - August 31. We'll run multiple events and announce them here. Apologies if you see several announcements.

About Ghost on the Shore

Ghost on the Shore is an exploration game about emotional ties that transcend even death. Riley is faced with a headstrong ghost, urging her on an adventure across atmospheric shores, uncovering the islands tragic secret. Choices in dialogue shape the bond between the two, ultimately deciding Rileys fate.

Dev insights & gameplay

Dagmar and Kenny (like Charlie game studio) have a chat with Volker (ASHGAMES). We introduce the team and talk about the inspiration and ideas behind Ghost on the Shore. Join us on the store page to chat with the developers.

[ 2023-08-29 18:30:24 CET ] [ Original post ]

Event Information

Ghost on the Shore is part of the ASH Games Publisher Sale from August 23 - August 31. We'll run multiple events and announce them here. Apologies if you see several announcements.

About Ghost on the Shore

Ghost on the Shore is an exploration game about emotional ties that transcend even death. Riley is faced with a headstrong ghost, urging her on an adventure across atmospheric shores, uncovering the islands tragic secret. Choices in dialogue shape the bond between the two, ultimately deciding Rileys fate.

Dev insights & gameplay

Dagmar and Kenny (like Charlie game studio) have a chat with Volker (ASHGAMES). We introduce the team and talk about the inspiration and ideas behind Ghost on the Shore. Join us on the store page to chat with the developers.

[ 2023-08-29 09:39:38 CET ] [ Original post ]

Event Information

Ghost on the Shore is part of the ASH Games Publisher Sale from August 23 - August 31. We'll run multiple events and announce them here. Apologies if you see several announcements.

About Ghost on the Shore

Ghost on the Shore is an exploration game about emotional ties that transcend even death. Riley is faced with a headstrong ghost, urging her on an adventure across atmospheric shores, uncovering the islands tragic secret. Choices in dialogue shape the bond between the two, ultimately deciding Rileys fate.

Dev insights & gameplay

Dagmar and Kenny (like Charlie game studio) have a chat with Volker (ASHGAMES). We introduce the team and talk about the inspiration and ideas behind Ghost on the Shore. Join us on the store page to chat with the developers.

[ 2023-08-29 09:30:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

Event Information

Ghost on the Shore is part of the ASH Games Publisher Sale from August 23 - August 31. We'll run multiple events and announce them here. Apologies if you see several announcements.

About Ghost on the Shore

Ghost on the Shore is an exploration game about emotional ties that transcend even death. Riley is faced with a headstrong ghost, urging her on an adventure across atmospheric shores, uncovering the islands tragic secret. Choices in dialogue shape the bond between the two, ultimately deciding Rileys fate.

Dev insights & gameplay

Dagmar and Kenny (like Charlie game studio) have a chat with Volker (ASHGAMES). We introduce the team and talk about the inspiration and ideas behind Ghost on the Shore. Join us on the store page to chat with the developers.

[ 2023-08-28 21:59:57 CET ] [ Original post ]

Event Information

Ghost on the Shore is part of the ASH Games Publisher Sale from August 23 - August 31. We'll run multiple events and announce them here. Apologies if you see several announcements.

About Ghost on the Shore

Ghost on the Shore is an exploration game about emotional ties that transcend even death. Riley is faced with a headstrong ghost, urging her on an adventure across atmospheric shores, uncovering the islands tragic secret. Choices in dialogue shape the bond between the two, ultimately deciding Rileys fate.

Dev insights & gameplay

Dagmar and Kenny (like Charlie game studio) have a chat with Volker (ASHGAMES). We introduce the team and talk about the inspiration and ideas behind Ghost on the Shore. Join us on the store page to chat with the developers.

[ 2023-08-28 16:34:54 CET ] [ Original post ]

Event Information

We're part of the Games gamescom Steam Event from August 23 - August 27. We'll run multiple events and announce them here. Apologies if you see several announcements.

About Ghost on the Shore

Ghost on the Shore is an exploration game about emotional ties that transcend even death. Riley is faced with a headstrong ghost, urging her on an adventure across atmospheric shores, uncovering the islands tragic secret. Choices in dialogue shape the bond between the two, ultimately deciding Rileys fate.

Dev insights & gameplay

Dagmar and Kenny (like Charlie game studio) have a chat with Volker (ASHGAMES). We introduce the team and talk about the inspiration and ideas behind Ghost on the Shore. Join us on the store page to chat with the developers.

[ 2023-08-27 11:48:02 CET ] [ Original post ]

Event Information

We're part of the Games gamescom Steam Event from August 23 - August 27. We'll run multiple events and announce them here. Apologies if you see several announcements.

About Ghost on the Shore

Ghost on the Shore is an exploration game about emotional ties that transcend even death. Riley is faced with a headstrong ghost, urging her on an adventure across atmospheric shores, uncovering the islands tragic secret. Choices in dialogue shape the bond between the two, ultimately deciding Rileys fate.

Dev insights & gameplay

Dagmar and Kenny (like Charlie game studio) have a chat with Volker (ASHGAMES). We introduce the team and talk about the inspiration and ideas behind Ghost on the Shore. Join us on the store page to chat with the developers.

[ 2023-08-26 11:36:20 CET ] [ Original post ]

Event Information

We're part of the Games gamescom Steam Event from August 23 - August 27. We'll run multiple events and announce them here. Apologies if you see several announcements.

About Ghost on the Shore

Ghost on the Shore is an exploration game about emotional ties that transcend even death. Riley is faced with a headstrong ghost, urging her on an adventure across atmospheric shores, uncovering the islands tragic secret. Choices in dialogue shape the bond between the two, ultimately deciding Rileys fate.

Dev insights & gameplay

Dagmar and Kenny (like Charlie game studio) have a chat with Volker (ASHGAMES). We introduce the team and talk about the inspiration and ideas behind Ghost on the Shore. Join us on the store page to chat with the developers.

[ 2023-08-25 15:22:22 CET ] [ Original post ]

Event Information

We're part of the Games gamescom Steam Event from August 23 - August 27. We'll run multiple events and announce them here. Apologies if you see several announcements.

About Ghost on the Shore

Ghost on the Shore is an exploration game about emotional ties that transcend even death. Riley is faced with a headstrong ghost, urging her on an adventure across atmospheric shores, uncovering the islands tragic secret. Choices in dialogue shape the bond between the two, ultimately deciding Rileys fate.

Dev insights & gameplay

Dagmar and Kenny (like Charlie game studio) have a chat with Volker (ASHGAMES). We introduce the team and talk about the inspiration and ideas behind Ghost on the Shore. Join us on the store page to chat with the developers.

[ 2023-08-24 14:06:15 CET ] [ Original post ]

Event Information

We're part of the Games gamescom Steam Event from August 23 - August 27. We'll run multiple events and announce them here. Apologies if you see several announcements.

About Ghost on the Shore

Ghost on the Shore is an exploration game about emotional ties that transcend even death. Riley is faced with a headstrong ghost, urging her on an adventure across atmospheric shores, uncovering the islands tragic secret. Choices in dialogue shape the bond between the two, ultimately deciding Rileys fate.

Dev insights & gameplay

Dagmar and Kenny (like Charlie game studio) have a chat with Volker (ASHGAMES). We introduce the team and talk about the inspiration and ideas behind Ghost on the Shore. Join us on the store page to chat with the developers.

[ 2023-08-23 14:03:37 CET ] [ Original post ]

Event Information

We're part of the IndieX 2022 Event from November 10 - November 13. We'll run multiple events and announce them here. Apologies if you see several announcements.

About Ghost on the Shore

Ghost on the Shore is an exploration game about emotional ties that transcend even death. Riley is faced with a headstrong ghost, urging her on an adventure across atmospheric shores, uncovering the islands tragic secret. Choices in dialogue shape the bond between the two, ultimately deciding Rileys fate.

Dev insights & gameplay

Dagmar and Kenny (like Charlie game studio) have a chat with Volker (ASHGAMES). We introduce the team and talk about the inspiration and ideas behind Ghost on the Shore. Join us on the store page to chat with the developers.

[ 2022-11-11 22:31:11 CET ] [ Original post ]

Event Information

We're part of the AdventureX 2022 Event from November 3 - November 9. We'll run multiple events and announce them here. Apologies if you see several announcements.

About Ghost on the Shore

Ghost on the Shore is an exploration game about emotional ties that transcend even death. Riley is faced with a headstrong ghost, urging her on an adventure across atmospheric shores, uncovering the islands tragic secret. Choices in dialogue shape the bond between the two, ultimately deciding Rileys fate.

Dev insights & gameplay

Dagmar and Kenny (like Charlie game studio) have a chat with Volker (ASHGAMES). We introduce the team and talk about the inspiration and ideas behind Ghost on the Shore. Join us on the store page to chat with the developers.

[ 2022-11-07 09:34:19 CET ] [ Original post ]

Event Information

We're part of the AdventureX 2022 Event from November 3 - November 9. We'll run multiple events and announce them here. Apologies if you see several announcements.

About Ghost on the Shore

Ghost on the Shore is an exploration game about emotional ties that transcend even death. Riley is faced with a headstrong ghost, urging her on an adventure across atmospheric shores, uncovering the islands tragic secret. Choices in dialogue shape the bond between the two, ultimately deciding Rileys fate.

Dev insights & gameplay

Dagmar and Kenny (like Charlie game studio) have a chat with Volker (ASHGAMES). We introduce the team and talk about the inspiration and ideas behind Ghost on the Shore. Join us on the store page to chat with the developers.

[ 2022-11-04 23:10:36 CET ] [ Original post ]

Event Information

We're part of the AdventureX 2022 Event from November 3 - November 9. We'll run multiple events and announce them here. Apologies if you see several announcements.

About Ghost on the Shore

Ghost on the Shore is an exploration game about emotional ties that transcend even death. Riley is faced with a headstrong ghost, urging her on an adventure across atmospheric shores, uncovering the islands tragic secret. Choices in dialogue shape the bond between the two, ultimately deciding Rileys fate.

Dev insights & gameplay

Dagmar and Kenny (like Charlie game studio) have a chat with Volker (ASHGAMES). We introduce the team and talk about the inspiration and ideas behind Ghost on the Shore. Join us on the store page to chat with the developers.

[ 2022-11-03 23:58:07 CET ] [ Original post ]

Event Information

We're part of the AdventureX 2022 Event from November 3 - November 9. We'll run multiple events and announce them here. Apologies if you see several announcements.

About Ghost on the Shore

Ghost on the Shore is an exploration game about emotional ties that transcend even death. Riley is faced with a headstrong ghost, urging her on an adventure across atmospheric shores, uncovering the islands tragic secret. Choices in dialogue shape the bond between the two, ultimately deciding Rileys fate.

Dev insights & gameplay

Dagmar and Kenny (like Charlie game studio) have a chat with Volker (ASHGAMES). We introduce the team and talk about the inspiration and ideas behind Ghost on the Shore. Join us on the store page to chat with the developers.

[ 2022-10-24 08:33:03 CET ] [ Original post ]

Event Information

We're part of the ASH GAMES Sale 2022 Event from August 24 - August 31. We'll run multiple events and announce them here. Apologies if you see several announcements.

About Ghost on the Shore

Ghost on the Shore is an exploration game about emotional ties that transcend even death. Riley is faced with a headstrong ghost, urging her on an adventure across atmospheric shores, uncovering the islands tragic secret. Choices in dialogue shape the bond between the two, ultimately deciding Rileys fate.

Dev insights & gameplay

Dagmar and Kenny (like Charlie game studio) have a chat with Volker (ASHGAMES). We introduce the team and talk about the inspiration and ideas behind Ghost on the Shore. Join us on the store page to chat with the developers.

[ 2022-08-26 06:34:10 CET ] [ Original post ]

Event Information

We're part of the ASH GAMES Sale 2022 Event from August 24 - August 31. We'll run multiple events and announce them here. Apologies if you see several announcements.

About Ghost on the Shore

Ghost on the Shore is an exploration game about emotional ties that transcend even death. Riley is faced with a headstrong ghost, urging her on an adventure across atmospheric shores, uncovering the islands tragic secret. Choices in dialogue shape the bond between the two, ultimately deciding Rileys fate.

Dev insights & gameplay

Dagmar and Kenny (like Charlie game studio) have a chat with Volker (ASHGAMES). We introduce the team and talk about the inspiration and ideas behind Ghost on the Shore. Join us on the store page to chat with the developers.

[ 2022-08-22 18:16:27 CET ] [ Original post ]

Get ready!

Join us July 14 - 18 right here on Steam for one of the largest digital expos about audio and music in games. Featuring concerts, deep-dives, and mashups from 70+ developers from around the world, prepare your eyes & ears for a unique event! Starting at 10am PDT / 7pm CEST, a 4-day live show from July 14 to 17 will stream showcasing all the wonderful content made just for Save & Sound. Our sound designers and musicians Dries Vienne and Ward Snauwaert go in depth about their work on Ghost on the Shore. Learn more about what went into making the music, soundscape and sound design of the game and the unique ways everything was created. Including a live performance of one of the songs.

Dont miss out on updates!

Set a reminder to be notified when Save & Sound will go live! The show will be streamed on the Save & Sound website. Check out all the games part of the event on saveandsound.io

[ 2022-07-01 09:41:56 CET ] [ Original post ]

Ghost on the Shore on Steam Deck!

Great news: Ghost on the Shore is now fully compatible with the gamepad of the Steam Deck and all necessary adjustments for font readability etc. have been made. It also supports playing the game with gamepad on Windows.
Doesn't it look gorgeous?

[ 2022-06-02 14:50:52 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hello Ghosties, If you've been itching to try Ghost on the Shore, today is your lucky day. As part of the Digital Dragons community showcase, we're making available a brand new demo of the game, today only! Play on Steam for free by clicking Download Ghost on the Shore Demo.
We're also included in the community vote. Have your say and vote Ghost on the Shore your favourite game in the event here.

[ 2022-05-13 08:05:02 CET ] [ Original post ]

Event Information

We're part of the LudoNarraCon 2022 Event from May 05- May 09. We'll run multiple events and announce them here. Apologies if you see several announcements.

About Ghost on the Shore

Ghost on the Shore is an exploration game about emotional ties that transcend even death. Riley is faced with a headstrong ghost, urging her on an adventure across atmospheric shores, uncovering the islands tragic secret. Choices in dialogue shape the bond between the two, ultimately deciding Rileys fate.

Dev insights & gameplay

Dagmar and Kenny (like Charlie game studio) have a chat with Volker (ASHGAMES). We introduce the team and talk about the inspiration and ideas behind Ghost on the Shore. Join us on the store page to chat with the developers.

[ 2022-05-05 18:00:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

More languages available

We have released Ghost on the Shore Feb. 24, 2022. Today we have some great news! We're updating the game and it is now available with subtitles in German, Spanish, French, Portuguese and Russian.

Check out the artbooks

We have just released an artbook for Ghost on the Shore and for our previous game Marie's Room. You can find Marie's Room here.

[ 2022-04-14 12:36:12 CET ] [ Original post ]

Event Information

We're part of the Women's Day 2022 Event from March 7 - March 11. We'll run multiple events and announce them here. Apologies if you see several announcements.

About Ghost on the Shore

Ghost on the Shore is an exploration game about emotional ties that transcend even death. Riley is faced with a headstrong ghost, urging her on an adventure across atmospheric shores, uncovering the islands tragic secret. Choices in dialogue shape the bond between the two, ultimately deciding Rileys fate.

Dev insights & gameplay

Dagmar and Kenny (like Charlie game studio) have a chat with Volker (ASHGAMES). We introduce the team and talk about the inspiration and ideas behind Ghost on the Shore. Join us on the store page to chat with the developers.

[ 2022-03-08 18:44:23 CET ] [ Original post ]

• Fixed an issue where you could get stuck in the vision scene at the Black Bell tavern
• Fixed an issue where you could get stuck in the vision scene at Scruff's Cabin
• Fixed a typo on the grave of Beatrice
• Fixed multiple collision issues in Big Rogue
• Several aesthetic fixes

[ 2022-03-04 10:55:22 CET ] [ Original post ]

• Updated the German localization.
• Fixed issue where letters and tapes had no text showing up in the inventory read mode when language was set to English.

[ 2022-02-26 12:17:21 CET ] [ Original post ]

• Fixed issue where dialogue audio would not load when encountering the ghost for the second time.
• Minor layout fixes in the credits.

[ 2022-02-24 17:58:57 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hello ghosties, Three years ago, we began working on a new game. The idea for the core story came to our writer Dagmar Blommaert in a dream in which she had died and could only observe her partners immense grief from afar while they mourned, dealt with the loss and eventually moved on. We came together as a team to produce a plan for the game. This photo below is a very early series of notes from a brainstorming session we had together, on a rooftop in Ghent, back in 2019.
This wrenching feeling of not being able to let go eventually blossomed into Ghost on the Shore, an exploration game about the emotional ties that transcend even death. In the game, protagonist Riley is faced with a headstrong ghost, urging her on an adventure across atmospheric shores, uncovering the islands tragic secret. Choices in dialogue shape the bond between the two and ultimately decide Riley's fate. After seeing such wonderful feedback from players on our first game, Maries Room, a narrative exploration game set within the confines of a single room, we felt the next logical step was to expand on this format with a story set across a series of islands, in the format of a branching narrative with multiple endings. After three years, our journey has finally come to a close and we are thrilled that you can now meet Riley and Josh for yourselves as you explore the Rogue Islands and discover what happened to these long-forgotten shores. Play Ghost on the Shore on Steam now [previewyoutube=22SNw9AUcOE;full][/previewyoutube] Exploration and Environmental Storytelling While you walk the beautiful landscape of the Rogue Islands, you learn their history through the items left behind. Josh remembers more from his time on the islands, and Riley is encouraged to reveal her dreams, goals and why she is running from her old life. Immersive Dialogue A unique feature that allows the player to make choices in a subtle immersive way. You don't always know how your words will affect the other. Words are powerful tools. Just like in real life, things can become fun, exciting or plain awkward. Irrevocable Choices Every dialogue option is shown only once, which makes your choices definite. Branching Narrative The relationship you choose to build with the ghost defines the narrative branch you get to explore. There are four branches with a different ending for each. Created by like Charlie, the team behind the award-winning story exploration game Marie's Room. Features

• Discover the branching narrative and multiple endings
• Make emotional choices and experience the consequences
• Immerse yourself into a rich story and atmospheric setting
• Gather clues and investigate what happened

RELEASE NOTES

• The Linux version will come soon. We first need get a third party shader issue fixed.
• Will ship with English and German.
• We will update about four weeks after the initial release with Spanish, French, Russian, Portuguese and Dutch.

Press and Streamer requests Press inquiries for Keys please via our press kit page: https://ashgames.com/press/Ghost_on_the_Shore.html or by e-mail to press@ashgames.com Streamers who like narrative games and have a Keymailer account can request a key here: https://www.keymailer.co/g/games/93009

[ 2022-02-24 08:40:20 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hi all! George here. As you will have gleaned from the title of this post, we officially have a date for the Steam release of Ghost on the Shore: Feb 24th. Many of you have been following the development of Ghost on the Shore now for some time and I wanted to take the opportunity to thank you. Your comments throughout development have helped shape and refine the game that we will be releasing here at the end of the month, and we could not have done it without you. Whether you have been wishlisting the game since the team first began development, or have recently discovered it via a festival or digital event here on Steam, I wanted to show our appreciation for your support. As we do our final pre-flight checks now for takeoff, I wanted to ask one final favour. If you have a friend or colleague, online or otherwise, whom you think would enjoy a first-person narrative driven adventure such as ours, please do share the game with them. We're a very small team here, and we can truly use all the help we can get. If you believe that games are more than just the tried and true formats we all know and accept, please help spread the word by recommending the game on Steam to a friend, or sharing the news on Twitter, Discord or another social media platform you use. Thanks for all your support, and we will meet you on the shore.

[ 2022-01-31 12:03:55 CET ] [ Original post ]

Event Information

We're part of the Big Adventure Event 2022 from Jan 20 - Jan 24. We'll run multiple streaming events and announce them here. Apologies if you see several announcements.

About Ghost on the Shore

Ghost on the Shore is an exploration game about emotional ties that transcend even death. Riley is faced with a headstrong ghost, urging her on an adventure across atmospheric shores, uncovering the islands tragic secret. Choices in dialogue shape the bond between the two, ultimately deciding Rileys fate.

Dev insights & gameplay

Dagmar and Kenny (like Charlie game studio) have a chat with Volker (ASHGAMES). We introduce the team and talk about the inspiration and ideas behind Ghost on the Shore. Join us on the store page to chat with the developers.

[ 2022-01-22 09:02:29 CET ] [ Original post ]

The Belgian Game Awards takes place this Friday 1st of October. We cant wait to finally get together with our Belgian game dev colleagues again. Even if it is online. Were getting beers and pizza to celebrate. We come prepared! And oh yes, were nominated for the most anticipated game. Sign up free to take part in the event at the Belgian Game Awards page.

[ 2021-09-29 12:36:35 CET ] [ Original post ]

Event Information

We're part of the Indie Arena Boot @ gamescom 2021 from August 25 - August 29. We'll run multiple events and announce them here. Apologies if you see several announcements.

About Ghost on the Shore

Ghost on the Shore is an exploration game about emotional ties that transcend even death. Riley is faced with a headstrong ghost, urging her on an adventure across atmospheric shores, uncovering the islands tragic secret. Choices in dialogue shape the bond between the two, ultimately deciding Rileys fate.

Dev insights & gameplay

Dagmar and Kenny (like Charlie game studio) have a chat with Volker (ASHGAMES). We introduce the team and talk about the inspiration and ideas behind Ghost on the Shore. Join us on the store page to chat with the developers.

[ 2021-08-28 08:32:37 CET ] [ Original post ]

We're happy to announce our new trailer and introduce our new voice actor, Nola Klop, who'll be voicing Riley. Nola is an experienced actor and we feel she is the best fit for the role. The new trailer is already visible on Steam and will also premiere on Youtube on August 24th at 6 pm CET. [previewyoutube=22SNw9AUcOE;full][/previewyoutube] Join us on Discord to discuss the new trailer and let us know how you like our new actor. -like Charlie crew

[ 2021-08-24 06:16:39 CET ] [ Original post ]

Stephane Cornicard, a true industry veteran has over 30 years of acting experience in films, TV shows and video games. You may know him from Rome: Total War as Napoleon, A Plague Tale: Innocense as Vitalis and Horizon Zero Dawn as Patrick Brochard-Klein. In Ghost on the Shore, Stephane gives his voice to Scruff, an old sailor reminiscing about the past he cant seem to escape. His spectacular performance has landed him a win at The One Voice Awards in the Best Male Performance category. We're incredibly proud to be working with an actor of this caliber. [previewyoutube=cSsgUu_Q6jU;full][/previewyoutube] Would you like to learn more about the development of Ghost on the Shore? Please join us on Discord for a peek behind the curtain.

[ 2021-08-23 08:45:45 CET ] [ Original post ]

Event Information

We're part od Dreamhack Beyond 2021 Event from July 24- July 31. We'll run multiple events and announce them here. Apologies if you see several announcements.

About Ghost on the Shore

Ghost on the Shore is an exploration game about emotional ties that transcend even death. Riley is faced with a headstrong ghost, urging her on an adventure across atmospheric shores, uncovering the islands tragic secret. Choices in dialogue shape the bond between the two, ultimately deciding Rileys fate.

Dev insights & gameplay

Dagmar and Kenny (like Charlie game studio) have a chat with Volker (ASHGAMES). We introduce the team and talk about the inspiration and ideas behind Ghost on the Shore. Join us on the store page to chat with the developers.

[ 2021-07-31 00:03:44 CET ] [ Original post ]

Back in February Eline joined our ranks as an art intern, and weve been incredibly happy to have her with us. At last, we were able to iterate some of the areas that we developed a while back. Some of the buildings that used to be ruins are now redesigned to better reflect the architecture specific to the islands. Like our beloved lighthouse, which you may have spotted playing our demo. Its getting a full makeover in the traditional wooden lighthouse style. [previewyoutube=Vpu9pOjpA-I;full][/previewyoutube] Stop by our Discord channel for more behind-the-scenes development footage.

[ 2021-06-23 05:51:19 CET ] [ Original post ]

We have great news to share! Ghost on the Shore was nominated for the Most Anticipated Game of the Year at Belgian Game Awards. Belgian videogames industry is a tight-knit community that has supported us a lot. We're happy to see that they share our excitement for the upcoming launch of Q3 this year. We're proud to be included in such an impressive lineup and wish good luck to all the nominees!
You can read more about the Belgian Game Awards here.

[ 2021-06-21 14:38:38 CET ] [ Original post ]

What makes an indie game stand out? To us, its definitely the quality of all the different elements of a game, coming together. The player will notice the art style and gameplay first. But an immersive writing, relatable voice-over and one-of-a-kind sound design make a truly polished experience. We are lucky to have two extremely talented sound designers on board - Ward Snauwert and Dries Vienne. Dries originally worked on our first title, Maries Room, and then freelanced for Ghost on the Shore. Today were happy to announce that he has joined us full-time. Lets get to know him some more.

What was your first instrument?

My first instrument was the violin at the age of nine, but I'm not sure anybody would want to be in the same room as me when I play it! Now I try out almost every instrument I come across. Im making baby steps on the drums and saxophone at the moment. I used a guitalele for Maries Room, whichs is basically a tiny guitar with 6 strings. Generally, my main instrument of choice is the piano. With Ward, we also make all sorts of crazy experimental music for Ghost on the Shore. For example, weve recorded the sounds of a diaper for a really nice crackling sound. And we turned a bicycle into an instrument. And this is how we come up with a truly unique soundscape for Ghost on the Shore. [previewyoutube=TkGgciAXS9Q;full][/previewyoutube]

Any other interesting hobbies?

I'm very much a sack of marbles when it comes to hobbies. I tend to find passion in so many things that I end up with way too much. Music, programming, drawing, board games, chess, rollerblading I really like the hobbyist culture. Making music in a Youth Center, helps me share knowledge about music and game development. Doing game jams, music jams, art jams and the like. You know - figuring out stuff together. I also play in the band "Nealions". We are in the process of planning a release for our first EP. [previewyoutube=1Gwe3G8f-ww;full][/previewyoutube]

What inspires your music?

I often come back to either retro-cyberpunk (greatly inspired by Akira, Blade Runner and Ghost In the Shell), or classical music, especially Chopin. I play hours of Chopin on the piano every day! Those two combined have a surreal romanticized influence. And of course games! My love for retro shooter 'DOOM' has stuck with me since childhood. I even have a related tattoo. I like it through and through and it inspired me to make games myself. I also draw inspiration from colorful and whimsical books. I still have tons of pop-up books, and I used to make pop-up scenes myself. They offer a meaningful and comfortable mental space to roam around. We use a similar principle in developing games at like Charlie. I'm good friends with Kenny & Dagmar, the founders of the studio. The two projects weve now worked on together have definitely taught me a lot and influenced my philosophy of creating sound for games specifically. Im very excited to see the game getting near the finish line. The launch in 2021 will definitely be an emotional one. If youd like to personally chat with Dries, please join our Discord. We would love to get to know you.

[ 2021-03-17 15:41:12 CET ] [ Original post ]

Were blessed to be working with voice-over actors who are the golden standard of the video game industry. Stephane Cornicard, a true industry veteran has over 30 years of acting experience in films, TV-shows and video games. You may know him from Rome: Total War as Napoleon, A Plague Tale: Innocense as Vitalis and Horizon Zero Dawn as Patrick Brochard-Klein. In Ghost on the Shore, Stephane gives his voice to Scruff, an old sailor reminiscing about the past he cant seem to escape. [previewyoutube=cSsgUu_Q6jU;full][/previewyoutube] Would you like to learn more about the development of Ghost on the Shore? Please join us on Discord for a peek behind the curtain.

[ 2021-02-24 16:00:40 CET ] [ Original post ]

Its no secret were working on a new trailer that will reveal so much you havent seen before. But did you know there are three Rogue Islands? That Dark Rogue looks nothing like Big Rogue? And that there is more than one mysterious ghost roaming the islands? We know youre looking forward to the new trailer, but we didnt want to keep you waiting until then. So heres a little sneak peek of the new footage. [previewyoutube=eD07aQ7SPm8;full][/previewyoutube] We hope you like what the game has to offer. If youd love to see some behind-the-scenes footage, please join our Discord, wed love to get to know you!

[ 2021-02-17 15:23:46 CET ] [ Original post ]

Event Information

We're digitally exhibiting at the Steam Game Festival February 2021 Event from February 3rd - February 9th. We'll run multiple events and announce them here. Apologies if you see several announcements.

About Ghost on the Shore

Ghost on the Shore is an exploration game about emotional ties that transcend even death. Riley is faced with a headstrong ghost, urging her on an adventure across atmospheric shores, uncovering the islands tragic secret. Choices in dialogue shape the bond between the two, ultimately deciding Rileys fate.

Dev insights & gameplay

Dagmar and Kenny (like Charlie game studio) have a chat with Volker (ASHGAMES). We introduce the team and talk about the inspiration and ideas behind Ghost on the Shore. Join us on the store page to chat with the developers.

[ 2021-02-05 01:13:55 CET ] [ Original post ]

Who doesn't love great pizza, good company and a chill talk about games! Order your favorite pizza and join us on our Discord server for a quick Ask Me Anything Session. We'll be showing new in-game areas you haven't seen before - The Little Rogue and The Dark Rogue. See you on Discord!

[ 2021-02-04 18:00:46 CET ] [ Original post ]

Ghost on the Shore is once again happy to be taking part in the Steam Game Festival event!

DEMO

Throughout the event, you can download and play our demo to learn more about Riley and Josh. This may be one of the last chances to try it out.

DISCORD AMA

Thursday, Feb 4th at 8 pm CET, we're holding a Grab a Pizza & Ask Me Anything event on our Discord. Join us for this casual event to talk about adventure games, game development and anything else you might be interested in. We'll be showing new footage and showing you new areas in the game - The Little Rogue and The Dark Rogue.

WIN T-SHIRTS

All new Discord members that join between Feb 2, 7 pm CET and Feb 9, 5 pm CET (the time of the Steam Festival) have a chance to win one of the two Ghost on the Shore T-shirts we're handing out. Thank you for being with us, it truly means a lot! - like Charlie

[ 2021-02-03 18:10:34 CET ] [ Original post ]

Event Information

We're digitally exhibiting at the Steam Game Festival February 2021 Event from February 3rd - February 9th. We'll run multiple events and announce them here. Apologies if you see several announcements.

About Ghost on the Shore

Ghost on the Shore is an exploration game about emotional ties that transcend even death. Riley is faced with a headstrong ghost, urging her on an adventure across atmospheric shores, uncovering the islands tragic secret. Choices in dialogue shape the bond between the two, ultimately deciding Rileys fate.

Dev insights & gameplay

Dagmar and Kenny (like Charlie game studio) have a chat with Volker (ASHGAMES). We introduce the team and talk about the inspiration and ideas behind Ghost on the Shore. Join us on the store page to chat with the developers.

[ 2021-01-31 21:03:18 CET ] [ Original post ]

The lullaby is a sort of universal leitmotif throughout the game. The songs in the game are all in some way linked to one another. All stemming from this ancient song. I started out by picking pieces from the title song Flesh and Blood and simplified the melody to fit a lullaby. (You cant use a rock song to get kids to sleep). Ive used chords for more melancholy and movement. I made different versions to see which fitted the singers voice best. [previewyoutube=s4t9RNf7m9A;full][/previewyoutube] The lyrics were inspired by the legend of the Selkie - a seal-like creature that changes into a woman once she comes on land. She can only return to the sea if she puts her seal skin back on. Now thats a song! She meets a boy, and because he doesnt want her to leave he hides her skin. She falls in love, becomes a mother. One day she finds her skin and cant deny the call of the sea and returns. Every year she comes to the beach to see her children again. She sings this song at a bonfire the night before she goes back to the waves. [previewyoutube=59eajA-rdeo;full][/previewyoutube] Marijke Guetens has a lot of experience with ancient folk music. Her voice made it a deeply moving traditional lullaby, filled with a mothers love for her child. - Ward

[ 2021-01-28 17:01:40 CET ] [ Original post ]

Try out our demo! You'll dive right into the story of young Riley trapped on an abandoned island with a headstrong ghost urging her on an adventure. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1211930/Ghost_on_the_Shore/ [previewyoutube=kfkx7AE_QOw;full][/previewyoutube] As always we're happy to meet you on our Discord where you can ask the devs anything you like and meet other adventure game enthusiasts. - The Kristi

[ 2021-01-21 18:00:55 CET ] [ Original post ]

Were now a team of eight and rolling like never before. Always ready to tackle a new challenge together! We like to think its because we all put a bit of ourselves in the game - from the community manager to the CEO. The stories dont end with us. Our friends and families become a part of the team too. They often deliver the handwritings for letters, journals and notes within the scene. And youll find many drawings created by the children of our crew members. We love watching our little artists create something that can live on within our game. In a way developing Ghost on the Shore is a family business and combines the stories of us all. [previewyoutube=dzkRWjziY68;full][/previewyoutube] Our community is very much part of it too. They have contributed to the game in so many ways! If youd like to be part of this, wed love to meet you. Please join our Discord to learn more about our events. Thank you for reading! TheKristi

[ 2021-01-13 16:00:22 CET ] [ Original post ]

This year has been a busy one for like Charlie. We expanded our team with 3D artist Kaat and are now a team of eight. We had four incredibly talented interns - Marie, Yohan, Jef and Jozef - who helped accelerate development. We opened our Discord server and 132 of you joined us on this crazy game development journey. And there are many many more friends following us on our social channels. We couldnt ask for a better community, youve helped us with new ideas and brought smiles to our faces every day. Were lucky to have you and we promise to work hard to get you the game you deserve. If youd like to learn more about what goes on behind the scenes, we welcome you to join our Discord. We wish you a Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year! - Dagmar, Kenny, Alex, Steven, Ward, Dries, Kaat, Kristi [previewyoutube=O1c1knqbGTU;full][/previewyoutube]

[ 2020-12-23 10:59:37 CET ] [ Original post ]

Weve been working on one of the more uncanny scenes in Ghost on the Shore - the graveyard. A lot of game lore will be buried in this area. The fate of some of the fascinating islanders will be revealed on this piece of sacred land. 3D artist Kaat Van Thillo created a little sneak peek walkthrough for you, in which she shares a personal story related to this area. [previewyoutube=wvzu2ZGOm2Y;full][/previewyoutube] Join our Discord to keep an eye on our progress and let us know what you think. We'll share more news next week! Cheers, TheKristi

[ 2020-12-16 16:09:36 CET ] [ Original post ]

Ghost on the Shore is brimming with stories that are waiting to be discovered. Abandoned villages harbor lost items and forgotten belongings. Hidden tapes and letters anticipate recipients. Riley experiences inexplicable visions. These islands want to share their stories with the player. As you document your findings in the travel journal, you unveil the tragic history.
This week our 2D artist Steven Vergauwen is grinding away and we love getting these drawings from him. We wanted to share some of those with you.



Join our Discord, we'd love to hear from you. See you soon, TheKristi

[ 2020-12-10 17:02:51 CET ] [ Original post ]