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Games like Pacify

  • 16 games
  • Updated May 4, 2026

Players who liked Pacify also play

The closest matches to Pacify: Phasmophobia, DEVOUR, Fear Therapy, Inside the Backrooms, and Paranormal Cleanup. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

  1. Rank 01

    Why this

    Also Demons and Supernatural, like Pacify.

    • $19.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
    • Deck Playable
    • 2020
  2. Rank 02

    Why this

    Same atmospheric mood as Pacify.

    • $9.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
    • 2021
  1. Rank 04

    Inside the Backrooms

    Why this: Shares multiplayer co op with Pacify.

    • $6.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
    • Deck Playable
    • 2022
  2. Rank 05

    Paranormal Cleanup

    Why this: Also Demons and Survival Horror, like Pacify.

    • $4.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
    • Deck Playable
    • 2025
  3. Rank 06

    SEVERANCE

    Why this: Also Supernatural and Survival Horror, like Pacify.

    • $9.99 (Price checked Nov 2)
    • 2026
  4. Rank 07

    DON'T LOOK AWAY

    Why this: Shares jump scares with Pacify.

    • $2.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
    • Deck Playable
    • 2022

The full ranked list: top 24 games like Pacify

Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
  1. 1
    Phasmophobia

    Also Demons and Supernatural, like Pacify.

    • 96% of 350,092 reviews
  2. 2
    DEVOUR

    Same atmospheric mood as Pacify.

    • 91% of 20,582 reviews
  3. 3
    Fear Therapy

    Genres: Indie, Early Access

    • 69% of 1,081 reviews
  4. 4
    Inside the Backrooms

    Shares multiplayer co op with Pacify.

    • 79% of 10,150 reviews
  5. 5
    Paranormal Cleanup

    Also Demons and Survival Horror, like Pacify.

    • 89% of 624 reviews
  6. 6
    SEVERANCE

    Also Supernatural and Survival Horror, like Pacify.

    • 81% of 304 reviews
  7. 7
    DON'T LOOK AWAY

    Shares jump scares with Pacify.

    • 78% of 246 reviews
  8. 8
    PARANOIA PLACE

    Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure

    • 88% of 636 reviews
  9. 9
    Demonologist

    Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure

    • 84% of 10,143 reviews
  10. 10
    MetaPhysical

    Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure

    • 85% of 218 reviews
  11. 11
    Backrooms: Escape Together

    Also Survival Horror and Procedural Generation, like Pacify.

    • 90% of 11,255 reviews
  12. 12
    Lethal Company

    Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure

    • 97% of 274,553 reviews
  13. 13
    Labyrinthine

    Also Supernatural and Procedural Generation, like Pacify.

    • 86% of 7,438 reviews
  14. 14
    The Devourer: Hunted Souls

    Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure

    • 79% of 235 reviews
  15. 15
    Haunt Chaser

    Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure

    • 63% of 277 reviews
  16. 16
    Project Unknown

    Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure

    • 87% of 337 reviews
  17. 17
    Dark Hours

    Genres: Action, Adventure

    • 84% of 1,232 reviews
  18. 18
    Lost Lullabies: The Orphanage Chronicles

    Shares mission based progression with Pacify.

    • 69% of 170 reviews
  19. 19
    Murky Divers

    Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure

    • 87% of 2,182 reviews
  20. 20
    Spectral Scream

    Genres: Action, Strategy, Indie

    • 78% of 131 reviews
  21. 21
    MIMESIS

    Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure

    • 79% of 1,794 reviews
  22. 22
    Handy Harry's Haunted House Services

    Genres: Indie, Early Access

    • 91% of 461 reviews
  23. 23
    Ghost Watchers

    Genres: Adventure

    • 82% of 3,096 reviews
  24. 24
    In Silence

    Same stressful mood as Pacify.

    • 73% of 4,744 reviews
Pacify — Steam game cover
  • Released: 2019
  • Developer: Shawn Hitchcock
  • Price: $4.99checked Nov 4
  • Steam Deck: Deck Verified
  • 88% of 11,087 reviews
  • Genres: Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Casual
  • Platforms: Windows, macOS

Players highlight

  • Baiting friends adds replay value
  • Humor blends with horror effectively
  • Jump scares are consistently effective
  • Atmospheric
  • Funny
  • Stressful

More games like Pacify, sliced differently

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Pacify at current Steam store prices.

  • Haunt Chaser

    Why this: Shares multiplayer co op with Pacify.

    • $1.49 (Price checked Oct 31)
    • Deck Playable
    • 2021
  • The Escape: Together

    Why this: Also Demons and Survival Horror, like Pacify.

    • $1.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
    • Deck Playable
    • 2023
  • Bureau of Contacts

    Why this: Also Supernatural and Survival Horror, like Pacify.

    • $2.39 (Price checked Oct 31)
    • 2025
  • Holy Purge : Exorcist

    Why this: Also Demons and Supernatural, like Pacify.

    • $2.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
    • 2022
  • White Noise 2

    Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Pacify.

    • $1.49 (Price checked Oct 31)
    • 2017
  • Malum

    • $2.49 (Price checked Oct 31)
    • 2021

About Pacify

The closest matches to Pacify: Phasmophobia, DEVOUR, Fear Therapy, Inside the Backrooms, and Paranormal Cleanup. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

If Pacify is your kind of game, the closest matches are Phasmophobia, DEVOUR and Fear Therapy — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, funny and stressful, and single out its entity capture and jump scares. 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.

Pacify is a 2019 horror game developed by Shawn Hitchcock where players work as contractors for PAH Inc., capturing supernatural entities across missions with unique stories and multiple endings. Players can tackle each level solo or team up with up to six others online. The gameplay blends entity-capture mechanics with jump-scares and mission-based progression, while prank mechanics add unpredictability. Reviewers describe the experience as atmospheric and funny despite being stressful, noting that humor blends effectively with horror. The 88% positive rating from over 11,000 Steam reviews reflects how multiplayer chaos elevates the experience. Priced at $4.99, the game runs verified on Steam Deck and rewards short, intense play sessions.

About Pacify: An online co-op horror game where you pacify, weaken and capture supernatural creatures for PAH Inc. Each level has a different story, unique monsters, and multiple endings. Play single player or together with up to 6 friends. Includes proximity voice chat with fun effects.

Is Pacify worth buying?

  • 88% of 11,087 Steam reviews are positive.
  • Last 30 days: 70% positive across 78 new reviews, 17 points below its all-time score.
  • Price: $4.99 (checked Nov 8).
  • People who recommend it had played a median of 4 h when they wrote their review.
  • Critics usually quit early: a median of 1.7 h played before their negative review.
  • Steam Deck Verified.

What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews

Top critical reviews

The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.

“A great game to play with friends, but with a few frustrating bugs that are only fixable by restarting the level, making you lose all the progress and ruining your day/night. Levels are tedious and repetitive, which are sometimes…”
4 h played
More negative reviews on Steam ↗

People who play it also play: Phasmophobia, DEVOUR, Fear Therapy

How this verdict works →

Frequently asked about Pacify

Can I run it?

Is Pacify verified for Steam Deck?

Yes — Pacify is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.

How much does Pacify cost?

Pacify is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).

Does Pacify have multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — Pacify supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online PvP).

What games are most similar to Pacify?

Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Pacify are Phasmophobia, DEVOUR, Fear Therapy.

Who developed Pacify?

Pacify was developed by Shawn Hitchcock and published by Hitchcock Games.