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Phasmophobia

steam

Kinetic Games

Genre: Co-op Horror

Game Overview

Phasmophobia tasks a team with identifying ghost types through evidence collection using voice recognition and sensor equipment. Calling out a ghost's name in the dark produces audible responses. GPA scores it at the top for Co-op and high on Horror — the combination that captures a game built entirely around cooperative tension.

Game Characteristics

Horror

90%

Co-op

85%

Dystopian Setting

70%

High Difficulty

65%

Logic

65%

Dark

60%

Strategy

55%

Graphics

40%

Action

30%

Player profile fit

Recommended for: Beginner to Advanced players (A score of 50 or higher indicates a good fit.)

Beginner

55 ✓

Intermediate

70 ✓

Advanced

60 ✓

Keywords

幽霊捜査VR support発話認識co-op horrorstreamer-popular

Gameplay Profile Chart

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Horror

90%

Co-op

85%

Dystopian Setting

70%

High Difficulty

65%

Logic

65%

Dark

60%

Strategy

55%

Graphics

40%

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About "Phasmophobia"

Game Composition (GPA Analysis)

Phasmophobia（ファズモフォビア） leads with its Co-op Horror identity, anchored by the core feel of "Phasmophobia tasks a team with identifying ghost types through evidence collection using voice recognition and sensor …." The headline profile reads Horror 90% / Co-op 85% / Dystopian Setting 70%, making it a strong pick for fans of Horror and Co-op. Accessible enough for newcomers while offering enough depth to satisfy veterans.

Characteristics & Analysis

Our editorial team scored "Phasmophobia（ファズモフォビア）" by using its feel of 幽霊捜査, VR support, and 発話認識 as the primary lens, weighting Horror and Co-op most heavily. Top similar titles include "Dead by Daylight（DbD）", "Lethal Company（リーサルカンパニー）", "Propnight（プロップナイト）".