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31 Games like Phasmophobia on PlayStation that you should try

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We filtered the 45 games similar to Phasmophobia down to the 31 that fit the “PlayStation” category. We Were Here, Pacify and Blair Witch top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Phasmophobia.

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NarrativeDarkCo-opOnline
Year 2020Dev Kinetic Games
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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Phasmophobia is We Were Here — scoring 82/100 on our similarity scale. Pacify and Blair Witch follow close behind.

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The best games like Phasmophobia on PlayStation

31 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Phasmophobia. Each one has been evaluated across 8 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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We Were Here

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We Were Here
Closest overall match
HorrorPsychological Horror
Co-opMultiplayerOnlineDarkNarrativeHorrorFirst Person
Year 2017Dev Total Mayhem GamesOn PS4 · PC · PS5

What brings it close to Phasmophobia is dark, oppressive atmosphere, horror setting and co-op play, and the two track each other on genre, setting and visuals. Both also lean on a first-person view. What it adds of its own: puzzle design and a casual, approachable feel.

Genre100Setting100Visuals100Game mode93Tone79
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Pacify

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Pacify
HorrorPsychological Horror
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineDarkNarrativeHorrorFirst Person
Year 2019Dev Shawn Hitchcock · SKH AppsOn PS4 · PC · Mac

It shares the essentials of what Phasmophobia does: dark, oppressive atmosphere, horror setting and multiplayer gameplay. To that it adds a first-person view. They part company on tone: this one brings a casual, approachable feel.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode93Setting93Tone65
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Blair Witch

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Blair Witch
Closest on tone
HorrorPsychological Horror
MultiplayerCo-opNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person
Year 2019Dev Bloober TeamOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

If Phasmophobia worked for you because of strong narrative focus, horror setting and multiplayer gameplay, the same is here. Both also lean on a first-person view. The distance is in game mode — its own ground is single-player focus.

Genre100Tone100Setting100Visuals100Game mode52
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The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan

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The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan
HorrorPsychological Horror
MultiplayerCo-opNarrativeDarkHorror
Year 2019Dev Supermassive Games · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

Shelved next to Phasmophobia for good reason: strong narrative focus, horror setting and multiplayer gameplay. They part company on visuals and game mode: this one brings single-player focus and a third-person camera.

Genre100Tone100Setting100Game mode67Visuals0
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The Quarry

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The Quarry
HorrorPsychological Horror
MultiplayerCo-opNarrativeDarkHorror
Year 2022Dev Supermassive Games · 2K GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

Genre puts it alongside Phasmophobia, and so does strong narrative focus, horror setting and multiplayer gameplay. They part company on visuals and game mode: this one brings single-player focus and a third-person camera.

Genre100Tone100Setting79Game mode66Visuals0
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Visage

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Visage
HorrorPsychological Horror
MultiplayerNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person
Year 2020Dev SadSquare StudioOn PS4 · PC · PS5

It shares the essentials of what Phasmophobia does: strong narrative focus, horror setting and multiplayer gameplay. The common ground extends to a first-person view. Where the two diverge is game mode: single-player focus.

Genre100Tone100Setting100Visuals100Game mode27
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Slender: The Arrival

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NGL73
Slender: The Arrival
HorrorPsychological Horror
MultiplayerDarkNarrativeHorrorFirst Person
Year 2013Dev Blue Isle Studios · Midnight CityOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Android

What brings it close to Phasmophobia is dark, oppressive atmosphere, horror setting and multiplayer gameplay, and the two track each other on genre, tone and setting. Both also lean on a first-person view. The distance is in game mode — its own ground is single-player focus.

Genre100Tone100Setting100Visuals100Game mode27
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Outlast

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Outlast
HorrorPsychological Horror
MultiplayerNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person
Year 2013Dev Red BarrelsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

If Phasmophobia worked for you because of strong narrative focus, horror setting and multiplayer gameplay, the same is here. To that it adds a first-person view. They part company on game mode: this one brings single-player focus.

Genre100Tone100Setting100Visuals100Game mode24
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Inscryption

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Inscryption
HorrorPsychological Horror
NarrativeDarkHorrorFirst PersonProcedural
Year 2021Dev Daniel Mullins Games · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

What carries over from Phasmophobia is strong narrative focus, horror setting and a first-person view. They part company on visuals: this one brings 3D presentation.

Genre100Tone100Setting100Visuals36
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Deep Rock Galactic

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NGL88
Deep Rock Galactic
Co-opNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person
Year 2020Dev Ghost Ship Games · Coffee Stain StudiosPlaytime ~7hOn PC · PS

Held in common with Phasmophobia: horror tension, strong narrative focus and co-op play. Both also lean on a first-person view. The distance is in game mode and setting — its own ground is a sci-fi setting.

Tone100Visuals100Genre86Setting67Game mode43
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Poppy Playtime

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Poppy Playtime
HorrorPsychological Horror
NarrativeDarkHorrorFirst PersonSolo
Year 2021Dev Mob EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

What brings it close to Phasmophobia is strong narrative focus, horror setting and a first-person view, and the two track each other on genre, tone and setting. Where the two diverge is game mode: single-player focus.

Genre100Tone100Setting100Visuals100Game mode0
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Layers of Fear

35
NGL82
Layers of Fear
HorrorPsychological Horror
NarrativeDarkHorrorFirst PersonSolo
Year 2016Dev Bloober TeamOn PS4 · Linux · PC

What brings it close to Phasmophobia is strong narrative focus, horror setting and a first-person view, and the two track each other on genre, tone and setting. The distance is in game mode — its own ground is single-player focus.

Genre100Tone100Setting100Visuals100Game mode0
13

Among the Sleep

35
NGL78
Among the Sleep
HorrorPsychological Horror
DarkNarrativeHorrorFirst PersonSolo
Year 2014Dev Krillbite StudioOn PS4 · Linux · PC

It shares the essentials of what Phasmophobia does: dark, oppressive atmosphere, horror setting and a first-person view. The distance is in game mode — its own ground is single-player focus.

Genre100Tone100Setting100Visuals100Game mode0
14

Call of Cthulhu

35
NGL72
Call of Cthulhu
HorrorPsychological Horror
NarrativeDarkHorrorFirst PersonSolo
Year 2018Dev Cyanide Studio · Focus EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

If Phasmophobia worked for you because of strong narrative focus, horror setting and a first-person view, the same is here. They part company on game mode: this one brings single-player focus.

Genre100Tone100Setting100Visuals100Game mode0
15

Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs

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NGL71
Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs
HorrorPsychological Horror
NarrativeDarkHorrorFirst PersonSolo
Year 2013Dev The Chinese Room · Frictional GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

If Phasmophobia worked for you because of strong narrative focus, horror setting and a first-person view, the same is here. Where the two diverge is game mode: single-player focus.

Genre100Tone100Setting100Visuals100Game mode0

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