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Watch trailer on Steam ↗Ebenezer and the Invisible World
Orbit Studio, Play on Worlds · Published by Play on Worlds · Official site ↗
Mostly Positive — 77% positive (132 reviews) · 27 achievements
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
Embark on a story-rich 2D Metroidvania adventure with breathtaking hand-drawn art, playing as miser-turned-hero Ebenezer Scrooge in a reimagined Victorian-fantasy based on Charles Dickens’ classic novel, A Christmas Carol. Enlist the help of ghosts to save the people of London before it’s too late.
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Action, Adventure, Indie, Casual · 2023 · More £15 - £30 games
Explore a richly illustrated world as Ebenezer Scrooge transforms from miser to hero, enlisting ghostly allies in this action-packed, adventure-driven indie game.
About this game
From the team at Play on Worlds creating the much anticipated, Maui the Shapeshifter (Wishlist now on Steam!),
Join Ebenezer Scrooge and a team of spectral allies as they battle to save London from the clutches of the wealthy industrialist, Caspar Malthus, and his militant Private Guard. With each Ghost lending their unique abilities, explore the dark corners of London and uncover the sinister influence of the Dark Spirit and an army of Unrepentant Ghosts. Will you have the courage to confront Caspar and stop his malevolent plans before it is too late?
Features
Meet and unlock powerful Ghosts, each with their own stories and quests to complete, lending their powers to Ebenezer on this adventure.
Explore Victorian-era London across multiple regions of the city and uncover the dark secrets of the Malthus family.
Traverse the world in extraordinary ways with the help of Movement Ghosts, including trapeze artists Rose and Flossie Reed, mountaineer Victoria Peak, professor of time and space Haley Hall, and many others.
Use each Ghost’s special ability to explore the world while fighting a legion of Unrepentant Ghosts who have descended upon London since the return of the Dark Spirit.
Enjoy the narrative through dialogues and in-game cutscenes and learn the tragic backstories of Ghosts now tethered to the mortal world.
Learn and master an intricate map in a classic non-linear, ability gated, Metroidvania.
Collect limited materials such as Ether, Iron, and Mugwort to unlock new items and abilities.
Discover secret areas and rare materials.
All art is hand-drawn featuring frame-by-frame coloring and animations.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 (64 bit)
- Processor: Amd Athlon X4 / Intel Core i3 – 4th Gen
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Vega 8 / Intel HD Graphics
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 15 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 (64 bit)
- Processor: Amd Ryzen 3 / Intel Core i5 – 4th Gen
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: RX 560 / GTX 1050
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 15 GB available space
Supported Languages
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Steam Update - Achivements
Merry greetings, everyone! We were alerted to a bug affecting Steam achievements in the game. Thanks to the help from our community members, we were able to diagnose and resolve the problem. A big thank you to the community for your support in solving this issue! Summary of the fix included in this patch: Fixed the bug preventing achievements from unlocking. Thank you! From the team @ Play on WorldsRead full article on Community Announcements (admin)Patch NotesOfficial
Build 1.2.0.1 Patch Notes
Merry greetings, everyone! It was brought to our attention that there is a block bug involving the miner quest. This was an issue we understood was solved, but has come up with older save files. Thanks to some help from members of the community we were able to diagnose and solve the problem. Thank you to the community for helping us solve this issue. Below a summary of the fix with this patch: Fixed the Miner's quest bug where, upon defeating the boss, the room in the Observatory remained locked and the quest NPC did not appear. Thank you! From the team @ Play on WorldsRead full article on Community Announcements (admin)AnnouncementsOfficial
Build 1.2.0.0
Summer Greetings everyone, we are excited to share an update on the development of Ebenezer and the Invisible World. When the game was released last year on Steam on November 3, 2024, we were very grateful to receive thoughtful feedback from the community. The team worked tirelessly to address launch bugs and QOL features to deliver the game we very much believe in. We made the decision to continue investing in Ebenezer and the Invisible World using feedback from the community as our roadmap. We are proud to share today the latest patch of Ebenezer and the Invisible World. Here are some of the updates you can expect: Tons of new map features, ranging from zoom, to markers, and more Ability to remap your controls Added more Save points to reduce backtracking Added more Fast Travel to traverse the map with more ease Cleaner hit boxes for certain enemies to help the combat Faster movement speed for Ebenezer. We have many more that you can read here: Steam Patch Notes 1.2.0 - Ebenezer and the Invisible World Ebenezer and the Invisible World (Version 1.2.0 Steam Patch Notes) - Google Sheets Thank you all for all your feedback. We hope you enjoy the updates to the game! Thank you! From the team @ Play on WorldsRead full article on Community Announcements (admin)Patch NotesOfficial
1.1.0.15 Patch Notes
Merry greetings everyone! With the Holiday season right around the corner, we’ve prepared another update for your cheerful enjoyment! Changes: Fixed Bedlam elevator doors visual issue Fixed Projectile Cane projectiles being invisible underwater Increased consumable item drop rates from breakable objects Increased map scroll speed Fixed some secrets not being revealed by the Compass heirloom Stay merry! Luke Community ManagerRead full article on Community Announcements (eXivo)Patch NotesOfficial
1.1.0.14 Patch Notes
Merry greetings everyone! In the course of yet another week, a fresh iteration of improvements graces Ebenezer and the Invisible World! It brings me great joy to report that the most pressing of bugs now reside in the annals of the past. Nevertheless, our unwavering dedication persists, akin to a tireless artisan honing a masterpiece. Below is a rundown of the changes in Patch 1.1.0.14. As these improvements make their way to you, we want to extend our sincere thanks for your ongoing support and valuable feedback. We truly appreciate it! Bug Fixes: Fixed dialogues getting jumbled under specific circumstances Fixed Ebenezer being able to hit himself with the Prisoner’s power Fixed issue with not being able to change consumables Fixed issue with Harpoonist sprite blinking Fixed issue with wrong consumable showing upon loading the game Fixed Spirit Upgrade Trader refusing to upgrade Ebnezer’s max Spirit Fixed issue with stair collision in specific area Fixed issue with Critical HP overlay not properly applying over the entire screen on Steam Deck Fixed Consumable UI not disappearing when Ebenezer dies with 0 consumables Fixed London boss respawning if Ebenezer dies before reaching a save room Removed rat from underwater level (we told him to find Kenji’s ring first) Stay merry! Luke Community ManagerRead full article on Community Announcements (eXivo)
