One the the best parts of Phasmophobia's success is the new wave of co-op horror games, 'There was nothing, now there's obviously quite a lot'

One of the character models in Phasmophobia, he's standing in the truck with a flashlight on his shoulder. He's also holding an upgraded Spirit Box.

One of Phasmophobia's greatest successes is its lasting effect on the horror genre. Multiplayer horror has always had a foothold amongst the subgenres' finest, but after Phasmo's release five years ago, the scene has totally exploded with more horror games, both intense single-player experiences and wacky multiplayer romps.

Part of this was certainly thanks to other factors, such as the pandemic keeping people inside, meaning that many were looking for new ways to hang out with friends, but it's safe to say that Phasmo's success spurred on the appetite for co-op games we've seen recently, like Lethal Company or REPO.