Game: Polterguys: Possession Party
Genre: Arcade, Party
System: Steam (Windows)
Developer|Publisher: Mandorium Ltd | Amplified Games
Controller Support: Yes
Steam Deck: Playable
Price: US $27.99 | UK £24.99 | EU € 27,99
Release Date: April 17th, 2025
A review code was provided, and many thanks to Keymailer.
Polterguys: Possession Party – The Most Fun You’ll Have as Everyday Objects
Let’s face it, the afterlife doesn’t exactly scream “party.” But Polterguys: Possession Party flips that dusty old graveyard script on its translucent head and asks, “What if ghosts just wanted to have fun?” The result is a fast, chaotic, and hilariously mischievous party game that’s equal parts stealth, sabotage, and supernatural slapstick.
Whether you’re playing locally with up to four players or diving into the madness online with a full party of eight, Polterguys brings enough polter-chaos to keep everyone entertained, even the ghost-averse.
Run for Your Afterlife
In Polterguys, you’re a cheeky little ghost looking to escape the crushing boredom of the afterlife. Solution? Invite your ghostly pals to participate in a deadly game of hide-and-survive, all while being hunted by a monstrous ghoul that’s less “friendly Casper” and more “hungry rage beast.”
There’s not much narrative, but that’s by design. This isn’t a game for storytelling, it’s a game for laughing, shrieking, and dramatically blaming your friends for your untimely (re-)demise.
Be the Best Possession Possible
The main gameplay loop? Survive. That’s it. Just don’t get caught, easier said than done when you’ve possessed a rogue pizza box or a suspiciously speedy race car. Each ghost inhabits a mundane object, each with its own movement style and a unique ability, provided you have enough charge. For example, a fan can float upward, the car boosts and the pizza box can shoot sticky cheese. At least that’s what I hope it is.
To escape the monster, you can run, hide in shadowy corners, or make the most of the power-ups scattered across each map. These are delivered via a familiar “roulette wheel” style system (hello, Mario Kart), giving you access to ghostly gadgets like baseball bats, speed boosts, portals, or sabotage traps. It’s absolute mayhem, but that’s the fun. You can also jump out of your object and possess other objects you find in the level. However, you are more vulnerable in this form.
Your polterguy can take one hit before becoming vulnerable, provided they have possessed an object. Get caught a second time or in polterguy form? It’s game over. Survival here is equal parts skill and chaos, and sometimes your best move is just not being the biggest target. But if you get knocked out, the game is not over for you yet. In your pool of ghoulie goo form, you can sabotage the remaining survivors if you choose. Or you can explore the level. Personally, I quite enjoyed spectating the rest of the game from the viewpoint of the monster.
Chaos, But Make It Custom
Despite all the frantic gameplay, Polterguys is surprisingly approachable. Controls are simple and accessible thanks to an easy tutorial. That said, the learning curve might throw off totally casual players, especially once power-ups, abilities, and boost meters come into play. Thankfully, the game offers a bunch of toggles and settings, allowing you to customise matches, tweak which powerups appear, and strip things back for a fairer fight.
Win or lose, you still earn points, which unlock cosmetics, costumes, emotes, and other ghoulish goodies. Progression is tied to completing daily/weekly challenges or just playing more games. The better you play, the more bling your ghost gets.
Local, Online, and (Surprisingly) Solo
While Polterguys is best enjoyed with real-life friends screaming next to you on the couch, there’s something to be said for its solo capabilities. Bots fill in for missing players, whether you’re playing locally or online. While you can’t adjust their difficulty, they hold their own well enough for practice or casual fun.
The game supports couch co-op with up to four players split-screen, and online multiplayer for up to eight, with mixed matchmaking options if you want a combo of bots and humans. Whether your friends are around the world or on the couch, it’s super easy to get a game going.
Spooky, Not Scary
Visually, Polterguys leans heavily into its playful side. Its cartoonish 3d art style is great for younger audiences or those who like their ghosts goofy, not gruesome. The maps are varied and fun, some tight and maze-like, others sprawling chaos arenas with physics traps and dynamic hazards.
Conclusion: Graveyard Game Night Gold
Polterguys: Possession Party is the type of party game that manages to feel fresh, funny, and frantic without relying on several mini-games. It’s a decent shake-up of the genre with enough originality to keep players coming back. It may have a limited scope solo. But in multiplayer, whether you’re partying online or yelling at your sister for turning into a portal and ditching you to the monster, this one’s a hauntingly good time. A free demo is also available on Steam.
Final Verdict: I Like It 
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