Speed Dating for Ghosts is one of the most charming, bizarre, and unexpectedly moving games I've played in years. It takes a premise that sounds like a joke and turns it into a series of poignant vignettes about life, death, and what we leave behind. Each ghost you meet has a distinct personality—some are hilarious, some are terrifying, and some will absolutely break your heart.
The writing is the absolute standout here. It's sharp, witty, and deeply human for a game about dead people. The branching dialogue feels meaningful, and you genuinely want to learn more about each character's 'afterlife' struggles. It’s a short experience, but it lingers in your mind long after you've finished your last date. This isn't just a dating sim; it's a beautiful exploration of the human condition.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 2.1.9Tue May 12 2020
Updates to the iOS SDK. Thank you for playing our weird game. <3
Best Indie Game 2018 - Rue Morgue Magazine
Excellence in Narrative 2019 (Honorable Mention) - Independent Games Festival
Have you ever wanted to have deep, meaningful conversations with a smoldering poltergeist who terrorizes rich men in Vegas? How about a ghost dog looking for his owner? Or maybe you'd rather rob a bank?
Ghosts are into all sorts of things.
Part horror, part comedy, and kinda sorta heartbreaking, Speed Dating for Ghosts is a game like no other about finding companionship and closure in the afterlife.
Meet more than a dozen ghosts of oh so many backgrounds, genders, and time periods, drawn in a minimalist style to complement the wide range of conversations these wayward souls bring to the table.
Learn how each ghost died, as well as how they lived, then help them find peace... if they like you enough to open up first. Based on what you say and how you say it, some dates may turn ugly. Not everyone gets along, even in the afterlife.
For the first time on iOS, you can date Gary, Hattie, Kyo, and so many other spooky customers on the bus, on the couch, in a library, wherever you take your device!
Requires iOS 10.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.Branching dialogue! Hard choices! A cemetery's worth of phantoms, wraiths, and poltergeists looking for love in all the blight places!
Best Indie Game 2018 - Rue Morgue Magazine
Excellence in Narrative 2019 (Honorable Mention) - Independent Games Festival
Have you ever wanted to have deep, meaningful conversations with a smoldering poltergeist who terrorizes rich men in Vegas? How about a ghost dog looking for his owner? Or maybe you'd rather rob a bank?
Ghosts are into all sorts of things.
Part horror, part comedy, and kinda sorta heartbreaking, Speed Dating for Ghosts is a game like no other about finding companionship and closure in the afterlife.
Meet more than a dozen ghosts of oh so many backgrounds, genders, and time periods, drawn in a minimalist style to complement the wide range of conversations these wayward souls bring to the table.
Learn how each ghost died, as well as how they lived, then help them find peace... if they like you enough to open up first. Based on what you say and how you say it, some dates may turn ugly. Not everyone gets along, even in the afterlife.
For the first time on iOS, you can date Gary, Hattie, Kyo, and so many other spooky customers on the bus, on the couch, in a library, wherever you take your device!












Speed Dating for Ghosts is a narrative-driven game where you visit the afterlife to meet a variety of spectral singles. From a ghost who was a bank robber to one who is just a literal door, you'll engage in conversations that range from the absurd to the deeply emotional. Choose who to date, pick your responses, and uncover the moving stories behind each character in this critically acclaimed indie gem.
Over a dozen unique ghosts to date
Award-winning writing and dialogue
Distinctive, hand-drawn art style
Atmospheric and lo-fi soundtrack
Multiple endings and high replayability
In each 'room,' you'll have a choice between three ghosts. You can't date them all in one go, so choose the one whose intro blurb interests you most. You can always replay to see the others!
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Your choices matter. Being kind, inquisitive, or even a bit blunt will lead to different endings for each date. Some ghosts just want a friend, while others are looking for closure.
While there are some spooky themes and 'scary' ghosts, it is primarily a narrative drama/comedy. It focuses on storytelling rather than jump scares.