Dancing with Ghosts launches in Steam early access with free demo

HumaNature Studios released the early access version of Dancing with Ghosts on Steam on November 10, 2026, alongside a free demo, according to gamebiz.jp.

The narrative life simulation follows Mai, a 15-year-old girl whose parents died in a tragic accident, and is set in a riverside village in Thailand. Players help villagers through mini-games such as delivering packages by boat or scooter and cooking Thai food.

A central mechanic involves collecting karma for Pim, a friendly young ghost, based on the Thai concept of making merit for the deceased. Players also learn dance steps, express emotions in a sketchbook, enter villagers' bodies as Pim to hear their true feelings, and collect Heartlight to protect villagers from shadow spirits.

The game features more than eight mini-games themed on Thai culture. Its art and music were created by Thai creators in Thailand and abroad.

Mac and mobile versions of Dancing with Ghosts are planned for later. Creator Greg Johnson described the game as a passion project born from the death of his daughter and his family's loss in large wildfires.