How to Play Phasmophobia in 2023

First Published April 17, 2023, 22:38

Phasmophobia has been one of the most popular horror games in streamer circles for a few years since its Early Access release on Steam in 2020, and for good reason. It's uniquely horrifying and turns most people's dreams of ghost-hunting in various locations into virtual reality.

If you're new to Phasmophobia and wondering how to get started, you're in the right place. Let's go over how to play Phasmophobia, from the objectives you'll need to keep in mind, to the planning you should do before playing, to exactly what to do during a match.

April 17 2023 - We've checked for any changes to Phasmophobia's core gameplay mechanics and updated this article accordingly. 

How To Play Phasmophobia

The premise of Phasmophobia is actually more simple than it might seem. You and your friends will spawn into a map full of Ghosts, and your goal is to find out the identity of those ghosts and prove their existence using Evidence. You acquire Evidence by using numerous tools, like video cameras, Summoning Circles, and other unique mechanics.

Purchase The Right Items

Before you get started in a match, you'll want to bring some important items with you, all of which can be bought in the game's equipment store. If you don't have enough money to purchase all of these tools yet, you'll want to save up to purchase them as soon as possible, since they'll provide you with a great deal of help on your ghost-hunting adventures.

As a beginner, you'll want to purchase these items first:

• Spirit Box
• Photo Camera
• Flashlight
• EMF Reader
• Thermometer
• Lighter
• UV Light
• Crucifix
• Video Camera
• Ghost Writing Book