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Other multiplayer horror games, including Lethal Company and Dead by Daylight, are also recommended by gaming publications, but their current player counts, platform availability, and cross-play are not verified here. Check those details for your specific group before buying or installing.
Which horror game should your group start with?
Start with the way your friends want to play. If everyone wants to work together through a tense investigation, Phasmophobia has the strongest verified fit: PlayStation lists online co-op for four players. If your group is considering Lethal Company or Dead by Daylight, treat them as candidates to investigate rather than assuming they support your exact group size or platforms.
Phasmophobia: online ghost hunting for four
PlayStation characterizes Phasmophobia as a “4-player, online co-op, psychological horror game.” The listing emphasizes teamwork and notes that custom difficulty can tailor games to the group. That combination makes it a practical first choice for friends who want a shared investigation rather than a competitive team-versus-monster setup.
#1 Best Overall
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- HORROR FANS: Think you know all there is to know about creepy dolls, psycho killers, haunted places and legendary monsters? Try to answer trivia questions with your knowledge of scary movies, books and tv shows to win.
- QUICK PLAY TRIVIA GAME: Survive the night by answering multiple questions correctly to collect weapon cards. The first player or team to collect 3 different weapons cards wins. Each card has 2 ghoulish questions, play time: 20 mins.
- GAME NIGHT GORE: A variety of questions covers classic and modern horror. Easy questions for the horror novice and more challenging questions for die hard fans make the game fun for the whole group!
- THE GORY DETAILS: Horror Trivia is perfect for 2 or more players or teams and is an absolute "scream" at parties. Ideal for horror fans, adults and teens ages 13 years and older, game includes 150 cards with 300 questions and answers.
The four-player figure is the specification stated on PlayStation’s listing; it is not a general guarantee about every platform or mode. Confirm the current store listing and availability for each player’s system before planning a session.
Other multiplayer horror games to check
Lethal Company
Lethal Company appears in editorial recommendations for multiplayer horror. The sources available here do not establish its current supported platforms, group size, or cross-play, so verify those details from the current official listing before choosing it for a particular group.
Rank #2
- COMPLETE RPG STARTER SET: Includes everything needed for up to 5 players and 1 Game Master to begin playing Arkham Horror: The Roleplaying Game.
- IMMERSIVE INVESTIGATION HORROR: Explore a mysterious supernatural town in 1920s Louisiana filled with strange creatures, spirits, and dark secrets.
- PERFECT FOR NEW PLAYERS: Designed as an accessible introduction to the Arkham Horror RPG with a guided adventure and streamlined onboarding experience.
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Dead by Daylight
Dead by Daylight also appears in editorial recommendations for multiplayer horror. Its current platform and player-count details are not verified here. Check whether the available version and play format suit your group before committing.
How to choose for your group
- Decide whether you want to cooperate or compete. Some horror games center on players working together; others use an asymmetric team-versus-monster format. Confirm the structure of the specific game and mode.
- Count the players. Match the game’s current supported group size to the number of friends who will actually join. The verified listing for Phasmophobia specifies four players.
- Check every platform and cross-play. Make sure each person can access the same game version and confirm cross-play support in current official listings. Do not assume availability carries across PC and consoles.
- Pick the session mood. Choose measured investigation and teamwork if your group wants to solve a tense scenario together; look for a more chaotic or social experience if that is the appeal. Horror games do not all deliver the same tone or level of cooperation.
- Consider adjustable difficulty. Phasmophobia’s PlayStation listing specifically notes custom difficulty, useful if your friends want to tailor the challenge.
What is established—and what to verify
| Game | What the available sources establish | Check before playing |
|---|---|---|
| Phasmophobia | PlayStation describes it as four-player online co-op psychological horror, with teamwork and custom difficulty. | Current availability and compatibility for each player’s platform. |
| Lethal Company | Appears in editorial recommendations for multiplayer horror. | Current platforms, group size, and cross-play. |
| Dead by Daylight | Appears in editorial recommendations for multiplayer horror. | Current platforms, player count, and whether its play format suits the group. |
The official PlayStation Phasmophobia listing supports the specific details above. The other two titles are included as options to investigate, not as verified compatibility recommendations.
Quick Recap
Rank #4
- HORROR TRIVIA EXPANSION: Darkness Returns to Trivia! You’re gonna need a bigger deck! Answer questions to arm yourself against unspeakable horror. Includes 300 questions that cover classic and modern horror.
- TERROR TOPICS: 300 questions that cover classic and modern horror. Easy questions for the horror novice and more challenging questions for die hard fans make the game fun for the whole group!
- QUICK PLAY TRIVIA GAME: Survive the night by answering multiple questions correctly to collect weapon cards. The first player or team to collect 3 different weapons cards wins. Each card has 2 ghoulish questions, play time: 20 mins.
- GAME NIGHT GORE: A variety of questions covers classic and modern horror. Easy questions for the horror novice and more challenging questions for die hard fans make the game fun for the whole group!
- THE GORY DETAILS: Horror Trivia is perfect for 2 or more players or teams and is an absolute "scream" at parties. Ideal for horror fans, adults and teens ages 13 years and older, game includes 150 new cards with 300 questions and answers.
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