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Phasmophobia
Action
Indie
Early Access
Single-player
Multi-player
Co-op
Online Co-op
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Tracked Controller Support
VR Supported
Steam Trading Cards
Camera Comfort
Adjustable Difficulty
Playable without Timed Input
Stereo Sound
Surround Sound
Steam Cloud
Remote Play on Phone
Remote Play on Tablet
Family Sharing

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.

Developers: Kinetic Games
Publishers: Kinetic Games
Release Date: Sep 18, 2020
Price (USD): $13.99
Current Players: 11k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Overwhelmingly Positive(95%)
unique experience
atmospheric tension
character customization
realism
clunky animations
unattractive models
performance issues
minimal customizations
Recent update has caused significant dissatisfaction among players due to clunky animations and unattractive new character models. The update has led to numerous bugs and performance issues, which have diminished the game's playability. Players have expressed disappointment with the lack of meaningful content and the high cost and limited scope of customization options. The general sentiment is negative, with many players asking for a rollback to the previous version of the game.

Positive Points

  • Phasmophobia was once praised for its unique ghost hunting experience and atmospheric tension.
  • The early versions of the game were seen as fun and engaging, with a mix of horror and humor elements.

    • Negative Points

  • The recent update has received significant criticism for introducing clunky and unpolished animations.
  • Character models in the update are described as stiff, awkward, and unattractive.
  • The update introduced numerous bugs and performance issues, making the game unstable and less enjoyable.
  • Players have expressed frustration over the lack of significant new content and the prioritization of cosmetic updates over gameplay improvements.
  • Customizations introduced in the update are seen as minimal and extremely overpriced.

    • Mixed Points

  • The concept of character customization was welcomed, but its execution has been largely disappointing.
  • Some players appreciated the idea of animations for realism, but the implementation has caused delays and gameplay disruption.

    • Common Themes

  • Disappointment with the quality and content of the latest update.
  • Criticism of the game's development pace and prioritization of updates.
  • Frustration over bugs and crashes introduced by the update.
  • A desire for the game to return to its previous state before the update.
    • Updated 5/7/2026, 12:00:58 AM UTC
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