The game, an RPG inspired by Paper Mario , was created by Conradical Games (led by developer Conrad Grindheim). It gained significant traction on Kickstarter, promising a charming world where players help ghosts find peace to ascend to the afterlife. The v1.0.17 Breaking Point
: The game was eventually pulled from Steam and other digital storefronts for a long period while lawyers fought over who actually owned the distribution rights. The.Outbound.Ghost.v1.0.17.rar
: In a desperate move to regain control, Grindheim attempted to "take back" his game by issuing DMCA takedowns against the publisher's store pages. When the publisher didn't budge, he briefly uploaded the game’s files (often appearing in "rar" formats in community circles) or pointed users toward versions he personally vetted, effectively "pirating" his own work to ensure fans got a functional version. The Legal Aftermath The situation escalated into a full-scale legal war: The game, an RPG inspired by Paper Mario
The story behind is one of the most public and messy legal battles in recent indie gaming history, pitting a solo developer against his own publisher. The Rise and Fall of a Dream : In a desperate move to regain control,