Phasmophobia 2020

About

Its release was delayed once, from 2026 to second half of 2027. On Steam, 95% of 686,277 player reviews are positive (Very Positive). 4,432 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a peak of 24,235 in the last 30 days. It is Playable on Steam Deck. The main story takes about 21 hours. It won The Game Awards − Best Debut Game.

Phasmophobia is a cooperative horror investigation game played from a first-person perspective, supporting one to four players. Players take on the role of ghost hunters who must identify the type of ghost haunting a designated location by gathering evidence using various paranormal investigation equipment. The game features speech recognition, allowing ghosts and certain equipment to respond to words spoken by players. As investigators spend time at the site, their sanity decreases, eventually triggering hunts during which the ghost actively pursues and can kill players. The game includes multiple location types of varying size, twenty-nine ghost types each with unique behaviors and evidence, and a progression system where players earn money to unlock and upgrade equipment. Virtual reality is optionally supported.

What is happening now

Phasmophobia is a cooperative ghost-hunting game where players investigate haunted locations, identify spirits through evidence gathering, and complete objectives while managing fear and equipment. Released in 2020, the indie title has maintained an active presence across PC and major console platforms including PlayStation VR2 and Nintendo Switch 2. The game continues receiving updates and seasonal content. Recent patches have addressed longstanding quality-of-life issues, including item hotkeys to streamline panic-induced deaths. Map reworks like the redesigned 13 Willow Street have retained classic layouts while modernizing their presentation. Kinetic Games has also implemented Twitch Drops to reward engagement with special ID cards and cosmetics. Community focus has centered on guides for mechanics like the Spirit Box communication system and bone collection, alongside a prestige system allowing players to reset progress for additional rewards. Some players have attempted version downgrading, though the studio warns this risks account bans.