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A scarecrow in front of some pumpkins outside of Grafton Farmhouse in Phasmophobia.
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Phasmophobia

Is Phasmophobia free to play?

We'll play it if you play it first.
Harrison Thomas
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Aleksandar Perišić
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Published: Jun 26, 2024 08:28 am

It’s been four years since Phasmophobia came to Steam as an early-access title. In that time, the game has made a name for itself as one of the most unique horror experiences on the platform. So, how much does the game cost? More importantly, is it free-to-play?

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Is Phasmophobia free to play?

Phasmophobia player in the prepartion trailer with a torch in hand
You get the same equipment as everyone else who buys the game. Image via Kinetic Games

No, Phasmophobia is not free to play. Because the game is still in early access on Steam, developer Kinetic Games needs all the money it can get to get it ready for the 1.0 version when it’s ready. Thankfully, the game doesn’t have any additional microtransactions or DLCs, so you get everything the game has to offer for one humble price.

Moreover, Phasmophobia isn’t built from the ground up to be a free-to-play title. Even though it would be great if everyone got access to this horror game without an upfront cost, there simply isn’t anything to monetize in the game right now. Unlike games like Dead by Daylight, which charges players for Killers and Survivors, it would be strange if Phasmophobia started selling different ghosts, equipment, or extra levels while it’s still in development. Things can certainly change in the future, and we think it’s more likely the game will get one-time-purchase DLCs at full launch rather than going free to play.

How much does Phasmophobia cost?

A blue kids bedroom with an ocean theme at Point Hope in Phasmophobia.
The creepiest thing about Phasmophobia is how affordable it is. Image via Kinetic Games

Phasmophobia is $13.99 on Steam, and it’s been that way since the game initially launched. Despite getting fairly regular content drops since its release, the developer hasn’t yet increased the price. It’s safe to assume Phasmophobia will increase in price once it’s out of early access.

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What is the main objective of the game Phasmophobia?

The main objective of Phasmophobia is to survive and correctly determine the ghost type while using various ghost-hunting equipment on different maps.

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What changes will the 1.0 Phasmophobia update bring to the game?

The 1.0 update will bring Phasmophobia out of early access and includes more ghost models, hallucinations, an overhaul of how ghost hunts function, and more ghost interactions.

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What is the prize for completing the Tag! You're it! challenge in Phasmophobia?

The prize for completing the Tag! You're it! challenge in Phasmophobia is a cash reward of $5,000 and 5,000 experience points.

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Others Asked

What is the main objective of the game Phasmophobia?

The main objective of Phasmophobia is to survive and correctly determine the ghost type while using various ghost-hunting equipment on different maps.

Was this helpful to you?
What changes will the 1.0 Phasmophobia update bring to the game?

The 1.0 update will bring Phasmophobia out of early access and includes more ghost models, hallucinations, an overhaul of how ghost hunts function, and more ghost interactions.

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What is the prize for completing the Tag! You're it! challenge in Phasmophobia?

The prize for completing the Tag! You're it! challenge in Phasmophobia is a cash reward of $5,000 and 5,000 experience points.

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Harrison Thomas
CS:GO, Overwatch, and Valorant Staff Writer - Played CS:GO since 2012 and keep a close eye on other titles. Give me a game and I'll write about it. Ranks are private information. Contact [email protected]
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Aleksandar Perišić
Staff Writer at Dot Esports. Aleksandar has been gaming ever since he can remember and has been writing game reviews long before he joined Dot Esports. He loves MMORPGS, Nintendo and Indie games. He also steals gifts on Christmas but then gives them back when everyone starts to sing.