Phasmophobia
By Kinetic Games
Gather evidence with ghost-hunting equipment while balancing curiosity against danger.
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Inside the game
THE QUICK INTRODUCTION
What’s it all about?
Phasmophobia makes a horror investigation a cooperative information problem. Equipment can narrow down what is haunting a location, but evidence is only useful when the team records and interprets it. Moving deeper into a site creates opportunities to learn and opportunities for the situation to become unsafe.
Assign simple responsibilities and share what you observe instead of assuming someone else noticed it. The uncertainty is part of the experience, making this suitable for groups who enjoy suspense and communication. Its PC release remains in Early Access and offers optional VR alongside regular screen play.
Release and platform details
Developer: Kinetic Games. Publisher: Kinetic Games. Steam listing release date: 18 Sep, 2020 (Early Access listing; not a completed-release claim).
Official sources
Store listings checked on 10 October 2026. Availability, requirements and purchases may vary by platform and region.
Image credit: Kinetic Games. Official cover artwork and PC screenshots sourced from the official Steam listing. Images belong to their respective owners. The screenshots show the PC release; mobile versions may look different.
Your kind of game if…
Friends who enjoy suspenseful investigations and comparing evidence.
GET OFF TO A GOOD START
How to play
- Learn what evidence each tool can collect.
- Share observations clearly with the team.
- Plan a route back before extending an investigation.