Games like Phasmophobia
If Phasmophobia is your kind of game, the closest matches are Dark Past, Lost Lullabies: The Orphanage Chronicles and The Backrooms - Nightmare Dimension — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its replayability through customization, tactical positioning matters and writing quality is exceptional. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Get personalized picks →Phasmophobia is an Early Access survival horror game released in 2020 by Kinetic Games, available for $19.99 USD. Players use equipment-management and evidence-collection mechanics to identify ghosts during investigation sessions, with procedural-generation ensuring varied encounters across replays. The game features multiplayer-cooperation as a core element, supporting up to four players working together to survive paranormal threats. Players describe the experience as atmospheric and immersive, with reviewers highlighting strong replayability-through-customization options and tactical-positioning-matters gameplay. The title has earned significant acclaim with a 96% positive rating from over 350,000 Steam reviews. The game does not support Steam Deck on Valve's platform.
About Phasmophobia: Phasmophobia is a 4 player online co-op psychological horror. Paranormal activity is on the rise and it’s up to you and your team to use all the ghost-hunting equipment at your disposal in order to gather as much evidence as you can.
Players who liked Phasmophobia also play
Steam players who put hours into Phasmophobia also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.
Dark Past
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Top pick for Phasmophobia fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Phasmophobia.
Dark Past is based on psychological horror by paranormal activity occurring during your investigations. Play solo or up to 4 players to try and solve the mystery of what entity is left behind.
Lost Lullabies: The Orphanage Chronicles
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Phasmophobia.
Second-strongest match for Phasmophobia fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Phasmophobia.
"Lost Lullabies - The Orphanage Chronicles" is a Co-Op horror game set in 1980, inspired by the real stories of an orphanage ruined by a fire in 1960 Lowell. Playable with 1-4 players, the goal is to identify and expel malevolent spirits alone or with your team.
The Backrooms - Nightmare Dimension
WHY THIS
Third-strongest match for Phasmophobia fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Phasmophobia.
The Backrooms - Nightmare Dimension is a Co-op online horror game with up to 4 players, where you and your friends take on the roles of soldiers who are part of the SCP Foundation with the mission to eliminate the mysterious entities found in the infamous place called "the Backrooms".
Gluua
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Ranked #4 for Phasmophobia fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Phasmophobia.
first-person 1-4 multiplayer horror game. The game will allow players to take on the role of a spirit liberator who will be able to freely choose missions based on the difficulty and readiness they like or want to do. Players will encounter the supernatural and find the truth in that place.
Demonologist
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Phasmophobia.
Ranked #5 for Phasmophobia fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Phasmophobia.
Demonologist is a Co-Op horror game that can be played with at least 1 and up to 4 players. Your goal is to identify the type of evil spirit in cursed places and exorcise it using your equipment, either alone or with your team.
SOMNI
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Ranked #6 for Phasmophobia fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Phasmophobia.
Somni is a thrilling paranormal investigation first person shooter. Investigate your surroundings and survive your encounters with Ethereal Beings or Cryptids.
LockYourDoor
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Phasmophobia.
Ranked #7 for Phasmophobia fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Phasmophobia.
Challenging co-op horror (1-4 players). You are looking for your missing friend Darvin. Do whatever it takes to stay alive. Only the patient and the clever will succeed.
Demonsomnia
WHY THIS
Shares evidence collection and an atmospheric mood with Phasmophobia.
Ranked #8 for Phasmophobia fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Early Access with Phasmophobia.
Demonsomnia is a CO-OP multiplayer bodycam horror game focused on the impact of nuclear reactions. Radiation has spread everywhere, so put on your gas mask. Your goal is to activate the nuclear reactor device and escape without being caught by mutants.
Reviewers mention these as similar to Phasmophobia
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FOREWARNED
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Phasmophobia.
Reviewers of Phasmophobia cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Phasmophobia.
FOREWARNED is a 1-4 player co-op survival horror. Delve deep into ancient Egyptian ruins with your team of fellow archaeologists. Investigate phenomena, collect treasure, discover lore, survive danger, and banish the evil that lurks within.
Demonologist
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Phasmophobia.
Reviewers of Phasmophobia cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Phasmophobia.
Demonologist is a Co-Op horror game that can be played with at least 1 and up to 4 players. Your goal is to identify the type of evil spirit in cursed places and exorcise it using your equipment, either alone or with your team.
Ghost Watchers
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Phasmophobia.
Reviewers of Phasmophobia cross-mention this title as a similar play.
Ghost Watchers is a co-op online horror game. You will explore and hunt ghosts in abandoned houses
MetaPhysical
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Phasmophobia.
Reviewers of Phasmophobia cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Phasmophobia.
Supernatural phenomena are on the rise. In MetaPhysical you and up to 5 other friends can go on the hunt for eerie creatures to put an end to their sinister activities! Whether it's an ordinary ghost or a demon, your task is to identify the rumbling creature and then finish it off.
Lethal Company
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Phasmophobia.
Reviewers of Phasmophobia cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Phasmophobia.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
Ghost Exorcism INC.
WHY THIS
Shares equipment management, multiplayer cooperation and an immersive mood with Phasmophobia.
Reviewers of Phasmophobia cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Phasmophobia.
Ghost Exorcism INC is a horror game where you can play alone, or in a team of up to 6 exorcists. Your mission will be to identify paranormal entities, and then exorcise them.
Ghost Exile
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Phasmophobia.
Reviewers of Phasmophobia cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Phasmophobia.
Ghost Exile - is a cooperative horror from 1 to 4 players: when hunting for ghosts, you need to determine the type of ghost, carry out a ritual of exorcism and then the ghost can no longer harm anyone. Be careful! Hasty conclusions can lead you to a sad outcome.
Conrad Stevenson's Paranormal P.I.
WHY THIS
Shares evidence collection and an atmospheric mood with Phasmophobia.
Reviewers of Phasmophobia cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with Phasmophobia.
I made this first-person single player ghost hunting simulation game, trying to take an authentic approach at investigating ghosts. Use essential paranormal tools to help your community alleviate their concerns and put their minds at ease.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Phasmophobia at current Steam store prices.
Garry's Mod
WHY THIS
Priced ~75% under Phasmophobia on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Phasmophobia.
Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.
Lethal Company
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Phasmophobia.
Priced ~50% under Phasmophobia on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Phasmophobia.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
Left 4 Dead 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Phasmophobia on Steam right now. Shares Action with Phasmophobia.
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.
People Playground
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Priced ~50% under Phasmophobia on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Phasmophobia.
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
Fallout: New Vegas
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Priced ~50% under Phasmophobia on Steam right now. Shares Action with Phasmophobia.
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Doki Doki Literature Club!
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Phasmophobia.
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Life is Strange - Episode 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Phasmophobia.
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.
Ultimate Custom Night
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Phasmophobia.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
Bongo Cat
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Phasmophobia.
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Phasmophobia.
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Phasmophobia.
Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.
STRAFTAT
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Phasmophobia.
STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.
Counter-Strike:Global Offensive
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Phasmophobia.
Counter-Strike:Global Offensive (CS:GO) expands upon the team-based action gameplay that it pioneered when it was launched over 2 decades ago. CS:GO features new maps, characters, weapons, and game modes, and delivers updated versions of the classic CS content (de_dust2, etc.).
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Frequently asked about Phasmophobia
- Does Phasmophobia work on Steam Deck?
- Phasmophobia is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
- How much does Phasmophobia cost?
- Phasmophobia is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Does Phasmophobia have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — Phasmophobia supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op).
- What games are most similar to Phasmophobia?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Phasmophobia are Dark Past, Lost Lullabies: The Orphanage Chronicles, The Backrooms - Nightmare Dimension.
- Who developed Phasmophobia?
- Phasmophobia was developed by Kinetic Games.
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