A light, chill video game where we control a ghost-cat – no one would even think that such a thing would be accompanied by some controversies. However, that is exactly what happened to the game we are presenting today. Although this video game is a mini fun distraction, it has been accompanied by controversies leading up to its release date. Namely, if you look at clips from this video game called Ghostly Whiskers on YouTube, as well as the video game Haunted Paws, you will notice a ton of similarities, even identical elements. The developers of the Haunted Paws video game have even gone so far as to call Ghostly Whiskers a direct copy and theft of their video game. It is not for us to judge, it is only for us to present you with a brief overview of the video game Ghostly Whiskers.
The developers of this game are Nostra games – the largest gaming platform for mobile devices in India and Southeast Asia. The company is headquartered in Singapore. The video game Ghostly Whiskers was released on January 15, 2026, and is currently priced at 8.99 euros on the PlayStation Store.
This is a third-person game where, as a ghost-cat (which is a direct difference from the mentioned Haunted Paws – in that game, you play as a dog), we solve so-called puzzles that we encounter. The video game emphasizes exploration and solving light tasks, and combat or conflicts are almost non-existent – you will only eliminate opponents from the game twice. Once it is a giant spider, and the second time the main antagonist in the game who has captured our cat's owner (or cat). You will have to avoid other opponents without fighting. The controls are simple. There are just a few mechanics that the player quickly learns. It should be noted that there is also a co-op mode in the game, where you can solve puzzles with a friend. The genre of this game is a kind of soft-horror. Adults will not find it scary, nor too entertaining, so Ghostly Whiskers should be categorized as a children's video game. I can't help but compare this game to the PlayStation classic Stray that I recently played. However, although you play as a cat in both video games, the differences between these two video games are like night and day. Stray is a top-notch achievement in the gaming industry, while Ghostly Whiskers is a passing and simple AI entertainment.
The visual style of this video game is laid-back – meaning there are no sharp, overly complicated graphics. Everything is simple, almost hand-drawn. Throughout the game, we are accompanied by haunting classical music that suits that "spooky" atmosphere. Unlike real horror games, this game has no jump scares or feelings of discomfort at all.
To complete this entire video game, you need about 1 hour. The Platinum trophy is easy to earn (thanks to the developers for yet another easy platinum). On the PlayStation Store, the average rating for this video game is 3.5/5, which is quite generous. It will appeal to those who enjoy simple, chill, not overly complicated video games. In our opinion, this is yet another disappointment created using AI tools. The movement physics are clumsy, and button presses don’t register every time, so we often fall or do something we didn’t intend, or worst of all – we do absolutely nothing even though we are pressing the button. For 1 hour of gameplay, you can judge for yourself if it's worth paying 9 euros. This is one of those video games whose price will drop to a euro or two in just a few weeks, so if we’ve piqued your interest (which I don’t believe – unless you’re a fan of earning easy platinum trophies), wait a bit and then buy it.
A copy of the PlayStation 5 version for review purposes was provided by the publisher Nostra Games
