# Ghost Simulator

> This is the story of a family living in a haunted house. And you’re the ghost.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.hostedgames.ghostsim](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.hostedgames.ghostsim)

## Overview

- **ID:** `org.hostedgames.ghostsim`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Hosted Games
- **Category:** GAME\_ROLE\_PLAYING
- **Downloads:** 10,074
- **Rating:** 4.13 / 5 (103 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.15
- **Last updated:** 2026-01-05
- **First published:** 2023-09-29
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 13 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-10-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.hostedgames.ghostsim)
- **Website:** [https://hostedgames.org/contact-us/](https://hostedgames.org/contact-us/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://hostedgames.org/privacy-policy/](https://hostedgames.org/privacy-policy/)

## Description

'Ghost Simulator' is a 300,000-word interactive horror novel where you play as a ghost haunting a family in the countryside. Customize your ghostly powers, delve into the lives of the Brooks family, and uncover the mysteries of your past. You can choose to scare them, help them, or disrupt their lives while shaping their destinies in this chilling narrative experience.

## Rankings

- #575,418 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `org.hostedgames.ghostsim.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Reviews praise the unusual, enjoyable idea of playing a ghost and often compliment the writing, characters, and range of choices. The most repeated complaints are that only two chapters are free and the full story feels expensive, and that the experience relies heavily on lengthy text. Some players also notice continuity issues or feel choices do not consistently affect later events. Overall, enjoyment of the concept and story is strong, but the pricing and execution keep some reviewers from continuing.

### Pros

- The ghost-simulator premise is distinctive and enjoyable; reviewers like being able to haunt or help people.
- The story is often described as engaging, well written, and entertaining, with memorable characters.
- Players appreciate having choices, including different ways to interact with the family.
- Several reviewers enjoyed the game enough to want more content or play through it quickly.

### Cons

- The remaining chapters require payment after the first two, and multiple reviewers consider the price too high.
- The game is very text-heavy and lengthy, with limited visual or interactive elements for some players.
- Reviewers report continuity problems, including choices or prior events being handled inconsistently.
- Some players feel choices have limited impact or are not reflected consistently later in the story.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.hostedgames.ghostsim)