Nanychan vs Ghosts

A little girl in a cap, a haunted night, and a trail of glowing red balls scattered across dangerous ledges. That is the whole setup of Nanychan vs Ghosts, and it works because every level asks one simple question: can you reach the exit without a ghost catching you?

This spooky little adventure drops you into bright Halloween stages full of floating ghosts, sharp spikes and fiery pits. You guide Nanychan from platform to platform, grab every red ball you can, and race toward the finish before the clock runs dry.

The game is short on story and long on timing. Most of your success comes down to one move, the double jump, and learning exactly when to use it.

🎮️ How to play

You move Nanychan through each level with the keyboard.

• Use the WASD keys or the arrow keys to run left and right.
• Press W or the Up arrow to jump over gaps and hazards.
• Press the jump key twice to perform a double jump in midair.

The game also runs in mobile browsers in landscape orientation, so turn your phone or tablet sideways before you start.

⚡ Quick summary

• Guide Nanychan through haunted stages packed with ghosts, spikes and fiery pits.
• Collect the red balls scattered across every level, including a few tucked into secret spots.
• Chain a jump into a double jump to cross wide gaps and reach high ledges.
• Beat the timer, because lingering too long on one platform can cost you the run.
• Enjoy a light horror mood that stays cute and colorful rather than scary.
• Face trickier ghost routes and tighter jumps the further you get.

⭐ Key features

• Classic side view 2D levels with a Halloween look.
• Ghost enemies that patrol set paths you can learn.
• Red ball collecting that rewards careful exploring.
• A time limit that keeps every level tense.
• Easy keyboard controls with one key doing most of the work.

Your goal is to clear every haunted level and push your score as high as it will go. Early stages are forgiving, but later ones stack ghosts right above the spikes you need to jump over, so a sloppy double jump means starting again.

This is a very traditional platform game at heart, built around reading a level and moving through it cleanly. The graphics are bright and friendly, with pumpkin colors and cartoon ghosts, while the music adds just enough eerie flavor to fit the theme.

It is a simple game with a modest amount of content, so it shines most in short sessions. If you like quick retry loops and learning a level by heart, it has plenty to offer.

🧠 Tips & tricks

• Save your second jump until you actually need the extra height, since a wasted double jump leaves you with nothing left in the air.
• Stand still for a moment and watch how each ghost moves before you commit to a jump.
• Check the edges of each level for hidden red balls sitting in secret areas.
• Treat spikes and fiery pits as instant danger and give them a wide berth.
• Move steadily rather than rushing, because a calm run usually beats the timer anyway.

If you grew up on old school Mario style jumping, Nanychan will feel familiar in all the right ways. Press play, grab that first red ball, and see how many haunted levels you can clear before the ghosts get the upper hand.

🎥 Video gameplay

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📋 Game details

Game title

Nanychan vs Ghosts

Published

at Tambi Games

Technology

HTML5

Platforms

Desktop Browser, Mobile

Tambi Games editor ratings

⭐⭐⭐ (3.0/5)

❓ Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Q: How does the double jump work in Nanychan vs Ghosts:

A: Press W or the Up arrow once to jump, then press it again while Nanychan is still in the air. The second jump gives you extra height and distance, which you need for the wider gaps in later levels:

Q: What happens if a ghost touches Nanychan:

A: Touching a ghost ends your attempt, just like landing on spikes or falling into a fiery pit. You then try the level again, so learning each ghost's path is the key to progress:

Q: Are some red balls hard to find:

A: Yes, a few red balls are placed in secret areas away from the main path. Explore the edges of each stage and look for high ledges you can only reach with a well timed double jump:

Q: Do the levels get harder as you go:

A: They do. Later stages place ghosts in tighter patterns and put hazards closer together, so your timing has to be much more precise than in the opening levels:

Q: Which way should I hold my phone to play:

A: The game is built for landscape orientation, so turn your phone or tablet sideways to see the whole level and play comfortably: