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Ghost Frequency scored 75/100 on Steam Analyzer — Good for a Horror capsule. Top priority fix: [genre_clarity] Add a small readable tagline such as 'Paranormal Investigation' or 'Hunt the Ghost' beneath GHOST FREQUENCY to reinforce core gameplay at small size.

Capsule scores by dimension

• Genre Clarity: 8/10 — Horror investigation clearly communicated. The ghostly antagonist on the right with hollow eyes and unsettling grin immediately signals horror-supernatural genre. The derelict indoor environment on the left reinforces investigation/exploration gameplay. At TINY size, the skull-like white face and abandoned hallway remain legible enough to communicate paranormal horror without ambiguity.
• Title Readability: 7/10 — Title readable at all sizes, good spacing. GHOST FREQUENCY is rendered in clean cyan-green caps with solid letter forms and adequate letter spacing. The title sits in a semi-transparent band across the lower-left, preventing overlap with busy background elements. At TINY size the text remains distinguishable, though fine serifs soften slightly; the strong color contrast against dark background preserves readability.
• Contrast & Color: 8/10 — Strong value separation, cyan pops well. Cyan-green title text and the white ghostly face create excellent contrast against the dark #1b2838 Steam background and shadowy interior scene. The bright white mask acts as a secondary focal light source that draws attention even at small sizes. In grayscale, the pale face and title both maintain clear silhouette separation from the murky midtones of the abandoned hallway.
• Uniqueness & Polish: 7/10 — Polished horror aesthetic, branded character. The white grinning entity feels deliberately crafted and unsettling—a memorable visual hook that stands apart from generic ghost imagery. The dual-composition layout (haunted interior + character portrait) shows intentional design thinking. The craft is solid but the overall concept (paranormal investigator visual) aligns with established horror-game conventions, preventing it from reaching 8+.
• Brand Consistency: 7/10 — Consistent horror tone, recognizable threat. The haunting white-faced entity with exaggerated grin creates a distinctive visual signature that could be recognized as the game's key antagonist or brand icon. The cyan neon typography reinforces a tech-investigation angle (EMF detectors, EVP recorders) mentioned in the description. The cohesive palette of cool cyan, white, and deep shadows feels internally consistent without competing visual directions.
• Composition: 8/10 — Clear dual focal points, balanced layout. The layout splits attention between the abandoned hallway (left) and the threatening mask portrait (right) with the cyan title anchoring the composition at lower-left. This creates visual tension and narrative intrigue without feeling scattered. At SMALL and TINY sizes, the white face on the right remains the dominant focal point while the hallway interior provides atmospheric context; title placement avoids critical edges and remains safe.

What works

• Strong antagonist presence. The white grinning ghost face is immediately unsettling and memorable, functioning as a powerful brand-recognition element at all sizes.
• Excellent color contrast. Cyan-green title and white mask stand out sharply against the dark Steam background and shadowy interior, maintaining readability and visual pop even at tiny resolution.
• Clear atmosphere communication. The abandoned hallway interior on the left immediately establishes the paranormal investigation setting without text, supporting the genre thesis.
• Balanced composition hierarchy. Title, character, and environment are well-placed with no elements fighting for attention; the eye reads the piece coherently at all zoom levels.

What hurts the capsule

• Some hallway detail loss at tiny size. The interior environment on the left becomes muddy and loses narrative detail at TINY resolution, reducing atmospheric impact to near-abstract texture.
• Conventional horror trope usage. While well-executed, the white-faced grinning specter follows established paranormal-horror visual patterns rather than introducing a uniquely distinctive or novel aesthetic.
• Tagline or description missing. No readable subtitle or gameplay hint (e.g., 'Paranormal Investigation' or 'EMF Detection') appears on the capsule to reinforce the core mechanic or hook.

Priority fixes

1. [genre_clarity] Add a small readable tagline such as 'Paranormal Investigation' or 'Hunt the Ghost' beneath GHOST FREQUENCY to reinforce core gameplay at small size.
2. [uniqueness_polish] Consider adding a subtle EMF detector or thermal imaging visual accent (e.g., grid overlay, thermal colors) to differentiate from generic paranormal horror and signal investigation mechanics.
3. [composition] Ensure the left hallway interior receives subtle lighting or contrast boost so it remains readable and atmospheric at TINY size without competing with the ghost face.

Store copy priority fixes

1. [hook_strength] Rewrite the short description opening to lead with the threat and emotional tension: 'Two members of your paranormal investigation team have vanished. Now, alone in the dark, you must use your tools to find them before the entity hunting you strikes.' This creates urgency and dread.
2. [feature_communication] Add explicit gameplay verbs to the detailed description: clarify how players *use* these tools (e.g., 'scan the environment for EMF spikes, interpret thermal signatures, listen to EVP recordings for clues about the spirit's identity and location').
3. [tone_match] Inject atmospheric, eerie language throughout the copy to match the psychological horror and surreal tags: replace dry technical descriptions with phrases that evoke dread (e.g., 'The IR Thermal Camera pierces the veil of darkness, revealing *something* that shouldn't be here').
4. [audience_targeting] Add a sentence explicitly positioning the game's audience: 'If you love slow-burn paranormal investigation games in the style of [comparable title], Ghost Frequency delivers intense, methodical ghost-hunting gameplay with high stakes.' This clarifies who should buy.

Related guides

• Top-scoring Steam capsule examples — The highest-scoring Steam capsules across genres, with the why-it-works breakdown.
• Capsule design best practices — The six dimensions every Steam capsule has to win.

Steam app ID: 3173740 · Tags: Horror, Investigation, Dark, Thriller, Psychological Horror