Ghost Hunting Journal Announces Major New Demo Update Arriving July 20th
Spicy Games and publisher Okasan’s Recipe have announced that a major new demo update for their upcoming supernatural adventure, Ghost Hunting Journal, will officially launch on July 20th. This follows the game recently gaining significant traction on X (Twitter), drawing widespread attention for its hand-drawn anime style and unique ghost-hunting gameplay.
Blending narrative-driven investigation with atmospheric supernatural encounters, the game challenges players to solve haunting cases using creative tools and dual-protagonist mechanics. The surge in popularity highlights growing interest in its mix of humor, horror, and emotional storytelling.
The upcoming July 20th update will bring fresh improvements and content to the current experience. Players can download and play the current playable demo on PC via Steam right now, and wishlist the game to stay tuned for the update's release.
When death is not an end but a pause, what path will a lingering soul choose? In a world where the boundary between life and afterlife blurs, Ghost Hunting Journal draws you into a modern tale of spirits, secrets, and unresolved fates.
When mortals pass, most souls ascend to heaven for reincarnation. Yet some refuse to move on. Bound by lingering attachments, they remain in the world of the living, classified by heaven’s registry as Spirit Permanent Residents (SPR) and more casually known as “Soul Squatters.”
As heaven prioritizes large scale soul recovery and recycling, these unregistered spirits fall into a state of limbo. Most fade quietly into obscurity, but a mischievous few grow stronger and use their powers to interfere with the living, giving rise to ghost stories and urban legends across the city.
Thus, an ancient profession finds new purpose in the modern age: Spirit Agent.
Key Features
Narrative Setting: Experience modern Chinese supernatural tales, blending ghost stories with moments of laughter and emotion.
Anime-Style Presentation: Enjoy quirky, cute characters and dynamic manga-inspired storytelling.
Dual Protagonists: Switch between two characters with distinct abilities to overcome unique challenges.
Creative Ghost Hunting: Craft tools to detect, track, and outsmart supernatural entities.
City Exploration: Travel freely via light rail, interact with NPCs, and explore a vibrant mountainous city.
Availability
Ghost Hunting Journal is now available with a playable demo on PC via Steam and the new demo update will be on 20th July, letting players experience its anime-style supernatural mystery adventure early. Dive into the world of Riverrun, take on ghost-hunting cases, and get a first look at its dual-protagonist gameplay and narrative-driven design