Adventure
SoloSci-FiIsometricTacticalCyberpunk
IGDB69· 4
Year 1993Dev Bullfrog Productions · Electronic ArtsOn PC · Mac
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We filtered the 32 games similar to Ghostbusters down to the 16 that fit the “PC” category. Syndicate, Master of Magic Classic and Galaga top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Ghostbusters.
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Year 1984Dev Activision
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Within the “PC” category, the closest game to Ghostbusters is Syndicate — scoring 58/100 on our similarity scale. Master of Magic Classic and Galaga follow close behind.
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The best games like Ghostbusters on PC
16 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Ghostbusters. Each one has been evaluated across 5 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.
Adventure
SoloFantasy
Steam👍 97%· 749RAWG👍 80%· 25
Year 1994Dev MuHa Games · AtariPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Linux
✓ Shared with Ghostbusters: fantasy world and single-player focus
≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, while skipping setting scifi
Master of Magic is a classic, one of the most popular strategy games of the 90s. It is a 4X fantasy strategy game that allows you to play as an extremely powerful wizard, leading your troops and overcoming your magical opponents.
Released 10 years after Ghostbusters.
Genre100Game mode100Setting56
Adventure
SoloSci-Fi2DMultiplayer
IGDB70· 2
Year 1981Dev Namco Limited · MidwayOn PC
✓ If you enjoyed Ghostbusters, expect setting scifi, single-player focus and visual 2d
≠ Stands apart with shooter and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping fantasy world
Genre100Setting69Visuals64Game mode54
#4R-Type
53
Adventure
SoloSci-Fi2DMultiplayer
Year 1987Dev Irem · Electric Dreams SoftwareOn PC
Adventure
SoloSci-FiIsometricCo-opMultiplayer
Steam👍 95%· 22KIGDB60· 1
Year 2010Dev ValveOn PC
✓ Like Ghostbusters, it's known for setting scifi, single-player focus and visual isometric
≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, combat tactical and melee combat, while skipping fantasy world
Where it drifts furthest from Ghostbusters: game mode.
Released 26 years after Ghostbusters.
Genre100Setting69Visuals69Game mode26
Adventure
SoloIsometricFree to Play
IGDB80· 1
Year 2014Dev Hipster WhaleOn PC · Android · iOS
✓ Shared with Ghostbusters: single-player focus and visual isometric
≠ Where it differs: brings free to play, while skipping fantasy world
Released 30 years after Ghostbusters.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals69
Adventure
SoloSci-FiOfflineMultiplayerCo-op
IGDB87· 3
Year 2001Dev Bungie · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PC · Mac
✓ Like Ghostbusters, it's known for setting scifi and single-player focus
≠ Its own twist: shooter, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat tactical, while skipping fantasy world
Where it drifts furthest from Ghostbusters: visuals and game mode.
Released 17 years after Ghostbusters.
Genre100Setting69Game mode22Visuals0
Adventure
Solo
Steam👍 58%· 799RAWG👍 8%· 36
Year 2011Dev Topware Interactive · TopWare InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh
✓ Nearly identical: single-player focus.
≠ Missing: fantasy world.
While the bloody battle between Gandohar’s troops and the armies of the Orcs is raging in front of the gates of Oswaroth, the emperor waits in the depths of his palace on the outcome of the struggle for power.
Released 27 years after Ghostbusters.
Adventure
SoloSci-FiOfflineMultiplayerCo-op
Steam👍 83%· 6.3KIGDB89· 9
Year 2010Dev Bungie · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PC · Xbox
✓ Shared with Ghostbusters: setting scifi and single-player focus
≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat tactical, while skipping fantasy world
Where it drifts furthest from Ghostbusters: visuals and game mode.
Released 26 years after Ghostbusters.
Genre100Setting43Game mode19Visuals0
Adventure
SoloSci-FiOfflineMultiplayerCo-op
Steam👍 58%· 2.7KIGDB88· 12
Year 2012Dev 343 Industries · Microsoft StudiosOn PC · Xbox
✓ Shared with Ghostbusters: setting scifi and single-player focus
≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat tactical, while skipping fantasy world
Where it drifts furthest from Ghostbusters: visuals and game mode.
Released 28 years after Ghostbusters.
Genre100Setting43Game mode19Visuals0
Adventure
SoloIsometricMultiplayerTactical
IGDB80· 1
Year 1985Dev Capcom · INTV CorporationOn PC
✓ Like Ghostbusters, it's known for single-player focus and visual isometric
≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, combat tactical and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping fantasy world
Genre100Visuals69Game mode54
44
Adventure
SoloIsometricMultiplayerTacticalHistorical
Year 1997Dev Ensemble Studios · MicrosoftOn PC · Mac
✓ If you enjoyed Ghostbusters, expect single-player focus and visual isometric
≠ Where it differs: brings combat tactical, historical setting and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping fantasy world
Where it drifts furthest from Ghostbusters: setting.
Released 13 years after Ghostbusters.
Genre100Visuals69Game mode54Setting0
Adventure
SoloIsometricCo-opTactical
IGDB80· 1
Year 1984Dev Capcom · Elite SystemsOn PC · PlayStation 3
Adventure
Solo2DOfflineMultiplayerRanged
IGDB80· 1
Year 2001Dev Paragon 5 · Virgin Interactive Entertainment (Europe) Ltd.On PC
✓ Like Ghostbusters, it's known for single-player focus and visual 2d
≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, ranged combat and offline, while skipping fantasy world
Where it drifts furthest from Ghostbusters: game mode and visuals.
Released 17 years after Ghostbusters.
Genre100Visuals49Game mode30
#15Fruit Ninja
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iRank83
Adventure
SoloOfflineMultiplayerCasualFirst Person
IGDB83
Year 2010Dev Halfbrick StudiosOn PC · Android · iOS
✓ Like Ghostbusters, it's known for single-player focus
≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, offline and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping fantasy world
Where it drifts furthest from Ghostbusters: visuals and game mode.
Released 26 years after Ghostbusters.
Genre100Game mode30Visuals0
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