Phasmophobia

If you're into horror games that genuinely get your heart racing, Phasmophobia is a must try. This isn't just your typical jump scare game it’s a fully immersive ghost hunting experience that puts you right in the middle of the action. Available for a one time purchase on PC, it also supports VR for those who want to crank the fear factor all the way up. Just make sure your setup meets the hardware requirements, and you're good to go.

From the moment you launch Phasmophobia, it feels like you've stepped into your own paranormal investigation show. The game gives you access to an arsenal of ghost hunting tools EMF readers, spirit boxes, night vision cameras, and more all of which you’ll use to gather evidence and identify what kind of ghost you're dealing with. The atmosphere is tense, the sounds are chilling, and every creak or whisper keeps you on edge.

What really sets Phasmophobia apart is its attention to realism and variety. The game features over 20 different ghost types, each with unique behaviors and tricks up their sleeves. No two investigations play out the same way. You can even use your real voice through the microphone to interact with the ghosts sometimes they talk back, and it’s as terrifying as it sounds.

You’re not limited to one location, either. Phasmophobia offers a range of haunted spots to explore, from small houses to abandoned prisons. You can tackle these alone or team up with friends, whether you're in the thick of it together or coordinating from a safe distance via surveillance cameras. With multiple difficulty levels, you can ease yourself in or go straight for the nightmares.

Phasmophobia is widely accessible across platforms, including PC, Xbox Series S/X, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation VR2. And yes, you can absolutely play it in VR but your device will need to meet certain specs. At a minimum, you’ll need a 64 bit Windows 10 system, an Intel Core i5 4590 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 processor, 8GB RAM, and an NVIDIA GTX 970 or AMD Radeon R9 390 graphics card. For a smoother, more visually intense experience, the developers recommend something closer to an Intel Core i5 10600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 paired with an NVIDIA RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 5700.

Whether you're playing on a monitor or strapping into a VR headset, Phasmophobia delivers a uniquely terrifying adventure that’s best experienced with the lights off and the volume up.