Horror games are known to make you sweat, feel scared, and often take breaks in between to catch your breath. While co-op horror games follow the same script for the most part, they also add the kind of humor you would not expect in a horror-filled situation. This is because you never know which of your friend(s) will do what or react how next. Phasmophobia is a great example of such a co-op horror game that is not only scary but also a lot more fun, simply because you investigate alongside your friends.
If you have been playing Phasmophobia for a while and are now looking for a different but similar experience, we are here to help. Check out these 10 best co-op horror games you can play if you love Phasmophobia.
Devour
Devour is a co-op horror video game that can be played with up to four players. You play as cult members who must stop their leader (or another cult member) possessed by the Azazel demon. While the possessed member’s goal is to take you to hell with them, your objective is to exorcize the demon by following a specific ritual. The game is known for its scary map locations, set pieces, and demonic creatures that make the whole experience horrifying.
Demonologist
Demonologist has its core concept similar to Phasmophobia. You and your group of friends (a total of four members) are paranormal investigators who visit haunted locations. The goal is to identify what kind of entity is haunting the location and then exorcize it using equipment. It offers multiple maps and equipment to keep the gameplay fresh.
GTFO
GTFO is a hardcore co-op horror shooter video game. You play as a team of prisoners who The Warden orders to go on Rundowns and complete specific objectives. A Rundown is an expedition that takes place in a research facility, The Complex, full of scary creatures. The game focuses on team coordination for successful stealth and survival. You will have to be alert and on your toes all the time.
Dead by Daylight
Dead by Daylight is an asymmetric co-op survival horror video game. It puts you in a situation where four survivors are trying not to get killed by The Killer. You can play either of the two roles. It is one of the most popular horror games in the genre, thanks to its numerous collaborations with popular horror movie and TV show franchises. You can pick from tons of characters as survivors or The Killer.
The Outlast Trials
The Outlast Trials is a multiplayer horror experience set in the same single-player universe as The Outlast. It puts your squad of up to four members in horrific locations. The goal is simple, which is to complete specific dangerous rituals and survive. While you can use items like bricks and glass bottles to distract enemies or stun them for a little while, stealth is the preferred route of escape. The game does not have any direct combat mechanism, which means surviving is even more challenging.
Backrooms: Escape Together
Backrooms: Escape Together is a co-op survival horror video game featuring procedurally-generated levels. This means each level is unique and adds to the challenge as you are looking to escape. It utilizes a dynamic proximity chat feature to adapt your surroundings to make it harder for you to get out. The game has nine different levels, and each level has a different exit route.
R.E.P.O.
R.E.P.O offers a co-op horror experience with support for up to six players. Your goal is to explore the given space and look for valuable items that can be sold later. When you find these items, make sure to carry them with care, as any damage will result in a drop in selling price. While you are exploring, finding, and carrying items, beware of the monster creatures lurking around and waiting to attack.
Lethal Company
Lethal Company is a co-op survival horror video game with squads featuring up to four members. You are a crew that visits abandoned sites on the Moon to salvage scraps. You have to fight and survive against the hostile creatures present on these sites. Every successful trip unlocks more risky and profitable locations for you to explore.
Content Warning
Content Warning is a co-op survival horror video game that puts you in the shoes of a horror content creator. You visit haunted sites, shoot everything that you see and come across, and upload your footage to a website called SpookTube. Your objective is to come up with footage that has the potential to go viral and earn views in large numbers. This is a horror game with a concept different than what you usually get in this genre.
Final Thoughts
As you must have noticed, we have tried to keep this list of best co-op horror games as diverse as possible. You will find hardcore horror games as well as titles that are not that hardcore. The core concept of horror remains unchanged; the only difference lies in its intensity. So gather your friends around, pick a title that suits your horror palette, and good luck surviving out there.
