Polterguys is taking part in Taskbar Treasure Week on Steam. The event highlights a range of cozy and creative indie games, and were happy to be included!

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Polterguys is 67% off until 15 December, so if youve been thinking about picking it up for your next game night, this is a good moment to jump in.

Take a look at the event here:\n

https://store.steampowered.com/curator/45193622/sale/TaskbarTreasureWeek

Thanks for playing, playing with friends and keeping the matches fun (and annoying)

The Polterguys Team

Thank you for playing Polterguys: Possession Party

Weve loved seeing your matches, your screams, and all the ridiculous moments youve created together. The recent updates have been a blast to roll out, and its been even better watching you play with friends (and foes). Were still hard at work making Polterguys as wild and fun as it can be.

And with that said...

Steam Awards: Better With Friends

If Polterguys has made your game nights louder, sillier, or just more fun with friends, please consider nominating us for Better With Friends.

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How to nominate\n1 Scroll to the top of this page\n2 Click Nominate\n3 Choose Better With Friends

Thats it - quick and simple.

Thanks again

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Your support keeps this party going. Well keep the updates coming and the ghosts causing trouble. See you in the next match.

The Polterguys team

Hotfixes Live!

• Spooky Trail rewards preview at match results now correctly shows the next reward

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• Spooky Trail rewards missed from previous patch will not be correctly awarded when users log in

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Hey everyone!

Spooky season is here and so is our biggest update yet. Weve added a brand new level, costumes with special powers, themed emotes, fresh avatars, and a new quest path to unlock it all.

Whats inside

• New Level: Ghoul Scouts explore the haunted woods for the first time. Dont get lost out there.

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• Costumes with abilities Backpack, Bug Zapper, Shroomfrog - all with special abilities!

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• Customisation 3 new emotes, 3 themed profile avatars, and 3 trophy avatars for leaderboards.

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How to unlock

Everything is tied to a new limited-time path called Haunted Trails Quest. Youll find it in the shiny new Story Quests tab on the main menu. Eight quests in total, each marked in a special colour so they stand out. Complete the path to earn costumes, emotes, and avatars. When spooky season wraps up, all rewards move onto the regular Spooky Trail, so nothing disappears forever.

Update your game, head into Story Quests, pick Haunted Trails, and dive into the Ghoul Scouts level with your friends. Start possessing, sabotaging, and trying out the SPOOKY new looks.

Thanks for playing, sharing clips, and sending feedback. Were having a blast making these updates and cant wait to see you all have fun with them!

The Polterguys team

Fixed issue with 4 player splitscreen\nFixed flashing characters on podium

Hey ghouls,

Patch 1.0.9 is live today with a mix of new features, balance tweaks, and bug fixes. Here is what you can expect:

Gameplay changes:

• Respawn game mode. Come back to life by moving your goo into the yellow circle. Available in Quickplay.

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• Witchs Hat grow ability.

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• Improved critter zone.

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• Inactive player detection.

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• Dialog skipping in the tutorial.

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Bug fixes and quality of life:

• Countdown text thickness fixed.

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• Trophy material fixed in Riptide Reef.

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• Persistent ice block after Midas Touch removed.

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• Improved error, disconnect, and wait tracking.

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• Various analytics improvements.

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We appreciate all the feedback. Keep it coming and well keep making Polterguys the best way to annoy your friends.

The Polterguys Team

Hey everyone,\n

Patch 1.08 is now live. If youve been gunning for the top spot on the leaderboard, theres now something to show for it.\n

New in this patch:\n Weekly leaderboard winners now wear the Trophy costume for one week only\n News UI rework for cleaner layout\n Fixed gamepad double scrolling in News UI\n Increased shadow resolution

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As always, thanks for playing. We welcome any and all feedback.\n

The Polterguys Team\n\n

Hey fellow ghouls

The new patch is live today and heres whats in it:

• Weekly leaderboards are in. Compete for the top spot each week.

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• Quickplay flow rework. Groups now stay together between rounds. Solos can join games in progress.

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• Haunt decor is cheaper. Candy prices reduced.

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• New unlockables. Flamingo (Haunt) and Snowman (Riptide Reef 2).

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• Fixes. Exploits patched. Bugs squashed. Performance improved. Menus cleaned up.

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• Quality of life. Skippable intro screens. Improved input rebinding. Better region and watermark display.\n\n[img src=\"https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/42918594/1f4fb2552a0166713495eddc949c15c1854035c6.gif\"][/img]

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Each week\'s leaderboard winner will get to wear the exclusive costume throughout the following week. Its not a permanent unlock, but a temporary reward that shifts to whoever holds the top spot.

Were also planning to award a permanent emote as a separate prize for leaderboard winners - more on that soon.

Catch you on the leaderboard.

The Polterguys Team

Fix occasional issues where player is returned to haunt in quickplay
Fix issue with rocket exiting portals in the wrong direction
Fix exploit spot in cursed chateau
Fix issue where cross platform recent players names would not show
Fix memory leak

Hey everyone!

Weve made it easier to jump straight into the fun in Polterguys: Possession Party. Quickplay now searches around the world to find an active game for you. If a match is already underway, youll drop in as a spectator and join the action at the start of the next round.

No matter where the party is, theres always a spot for you.

We hope this update helps bring players together and makes jumping in quicker and easier. Cant wait to see you all causing chaos in Polterguys!

Thanks for playing!

The Polterguys team

* Optionally search all regions for matches
* Moved rewards screen end of round
* Players will join in progress matches and wait as spectators until the next round starts
* Lighting/Rendering optimizations and improvements
* Added camera rotation options to settings menu
* Improved bot behaviour in all modes
* 'Possess to Impress' Improvements
Added support for Bots
* Updated Emperor visuals
* Fix interaction prompts for Big Possessable Objects (like Furnace, Big Ice Cream, etc)
* Ability tweaks and fixes
* LOTS of bug fixes and level collision fixes

Polterguys Gameplay

Hey everyone!

A new early access mode is now live in Polterguys: Possession Party. Its called Possess to Impress.

Each round, the Emperor of Fashion gives you a theme. You and the other ghosts rush to possess the best costume items to match it. Its fast, competitive, and full of ridiculous outfits.

Right now it plays out in a single level. If youre enjoying it, wed love to expand on it.

Wed love your feedback. Let us know whats fun, whats confusing, or what youd like to see added. Share your thoughts in the Community Hub or on Discord .

Thanks for playing!

The Polterguys team.

Hey everyone! Thanks for playing and continuing to send in feedback - it helps a lot. This update includes a few fixes and adjustments based on that.

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• Fixed some issues with the new camera

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• Added the ability to remove bots from custom games
  (Note: reduces medal rewards per match)

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• Thrown powerups now start long and reduce distance when charged
  (Prevents accidental disco deaths)

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• Fixed customize controls for camera switch

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• Staging Area updated with the Summer Theme!
  
  

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Let us know if you run into anything else. More updates to come.

The Polterguys team

[b]Come hang out with the Polterguys devs!
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Whether youve got burning questions or just want to watch some chaotic rounds unfold, wed love to have you there!

twitch.tv/polterguysgame



See you on stream!

The Polterguys Team

Hi everyone,

We just wanted to take a moment to say thank you. Watching players jump into Polterguys: Possession Party, share feedback, and post their favourite moments has been incredible - and its helped us shape the game!


Heres a look at the updates weve rolled out so far:

Patch 1.0.2 April 22, 2025
Fixed several camping spots
Added a pause button for the staging area countdown
Resolved scoring issues

Patch 1.0.3 May 2, 2025
Embeautification of network stats
Random level selection option added to Custom Games
Custom Game menu now remembers your settings between matches
Fixed 2- and 3-star costume abilities
Fixed level exploits
Disabled big possessable cameras
Fixed issues with daily quests
Fixed UI issue when disabling abilities
Fixed costume quest rewards
Soda can shake bug resolved
Improved AI pathing in Holiday Hoarders
Fixed penguin AI
AI now avoids oven monster in Too Many Ghouls
Fixed clearsight issue in the furnace level

Patch 1.0.4 May 14, 2025
Level Shuffle option added to Custom Games
Improved AI behavior
More fixes to level exploits
Further costume ability fixes
Camera tweaks on large interactable objects
Localization updates
Ongoing polish and stability improvements



Weve been busy behind the scenes too - and while this post is all about whats already live, weve got more improvements and features coming soon

Please keep your feedback coming - it really does help. And if youve been enjoying the game, dont forget to leave a review on Steam!

Thanks again for playing,

The Polterguys Team

[b]Come hang out with the Polterguys devs!
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Whether youve got burning questions or just want to watch some chaotic rounds unfold, wed love to have you there!

twitch.tv/polterguysgame



See you on stream!

The Polterguys Team

[b]Come hang out with the Polterguys devs!
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Whether youve got burning questions or just want to watch some chaotic rounds unfold, wed love to have you there!

twitch.tv/polterguysgame



See you on stream!

The Polterguys Team

Just a quick heads-up: Polterguys: Possession Party works well on Steam Deck! We've tested it internally and had no issues performance is solid, controls feel good, and nothing breaks.


We also made a native Linux build especially for Steam Deck, so the game runs at maximum performance without relying on Proton or Windows compatibility layers.

Were still waiting on the official Steam Deck Verified checkmark, but in the meantime, if youre playing on Deck and spot anything weird, let us know. That feedback helps.

Thanks for playing,

The Polterguys Team

Polterguys Update Now Live!
A new patch is out for Polterguys. This one focuses on bug fixes and gameplay improvements.

• New! - Level Shuffle option added to Custom Games - as suggested by our community
• Holiday Hoarders - improved AI pathing so the monster is less likely to land on your head
• More fixes to level exploits -- keep those reports coming!
• Improvements to Custom Game settings
• Several Costumes have rediscovered their Special Abilities
• Localization fixes
• Camera behavior on Big Possessable Objects (like the Furnace and Dancing Knight Armor) has been improved for a smoother experience
• Fixed carbonation issues with soda cans
• Revamped the Networking Information overlay Dom wants your feedback!
  

* Embeautification of network stats
* Random level selection option for custom games
* Remember settings between matches in custom game menu
* Fixed 2 and 3 star costume abilities
* Fix level exploits
* Disable big possessable cams
* Fix some issues with daily quests
* Fix UI issue when disabling abilities
* Fix costume quest rewards
* Soda can shake fixed
* AI pathing improvments, fixes Holiday Hoarder issues
* Fix penguin AI
* Add AI avoidance for oven monster in Too Many Ghouls
* Fix clearsight issue in furnace

[b]Come hang out with the Polterguys devs!
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Whether youve got burning questions or just want to watch some chaotic rounds unfold, wed love to have you there!

twitch.tv/polterguysgame



See you on stream!

The Polterguys Team

[b]Come hang out with the Polterguys devs!
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Whether youve got burning questions or just want to watch some chaotic rounds unfold, wed love to have you there!

twitch.tv/polterguysgame



See you on stream!

The Polterguys Team

Fixed camping spots
Added a pause button for the staging area countdown
Fixed scoring

Polterguys: Possession Party has officially launched!

The full game is now live, and we couldnt be more excited to share it with you!

A huge thank you to everyone who played the demo, provided feedback, or supported us along the way your contributions have been invaluable in shaping Polterguys into what it is today.



Heres what you can enjoy right now:

• Ten unique levels, each with its own surprises and challenges
• Online matches for up to 8 players, plus local split-screen
• Plenty of customisation, unlockable costumes, and in-game challenges
  

Join the devs on Twitch and Youtube for our launch day stream! Come join us for a good time and a chance to ask us questions directly to learn about the game!

Hey everyone!

Weve got some exciting news to share as we get closer to launch.

New Demo Now Live
The Polterguys: Possession Party demo has been updated with a new tutorial, an improved UI, costume abilities, and new rewards.. Let us know what you think in the Community Hubyour feedback is incredibly valuable.

Check Out the New Trailer!
Weve just released a new trailer, showing off more of the gameplay, mechanics, and whats in store for launch. Give it a watch and let us know what you think!


Official Launch Date: April 17
Mark your calendars! Were excited to confirm that Polterguys: Possession Party will officially launch on April 17. The countdown is on, and we can't wait for you to experience the full game. More details coming soon!

Part of the Galaxies Showcase
Were excited to be part of the Galaxies Showcase! Keep an eye out for us during the event and stay tuned for more updates.

Join the Community
Make sure to wishlist the game and follow the page for updates. You can also jump into the Community Hub to share your thoughts, feedback, and discuss the demo with other players.

Thanks for being part of the journeywell have more updates soon!

The Polterguys: Possession Party Team