Phasmophobia
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- GeForce GTX 970 · Core i5-4590
- Recommended
- GeForce RTX 2060 6GB · Core i5-10600K
- 60 fps 1080p high
- Radeon RX 5600 XT (~61 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Playable · ~33 fps high (est.)
- Genres
- Action, Indie, Early Access
- Release
- Sep 18, 2020
- Developer
- Kinetic Games
- Publisher
- Kinetic Games
Phasmophobia is a 4 player online co-op psychological horror. Paranormal activity is on the rise and it’s up to you and your team to use all the ghost-hunting equipment at your disposal in order to gather as much evidence as you can.
HorrorOnline Co-OpMultiplayerPsychological HorrorCo-opVRSupernaturalFirst-PersonInvestigationDark
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What you need for Phasmophobia
Phasmophobia needs about a Radeon RX 5600 XT for 60 fps at 1080p high and a Radeon RX 6700 at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, medium confidence, ±20%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 5600 XT | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB | Ryzen 5 7600 |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 6700 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | Radeon RX 7900 XT | Ryzen 7 5800X |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 5070 | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for Phasmophobia →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 29 | 20 | 12 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 40 | 28 | 17 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 60 | 42 | 25 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 66 | 46 | 28 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 71 | 50 | 30 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 74 | 52 | 31 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 83 | 58 | 35 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 84 | 59 | 35 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 99 | 69 | 41 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 124 | 87 | 52 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 139 | 97 | 58 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 143 | 100 | 60 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 186 | 130 | 78 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 193 | 135 | 81 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 300+ | 215 | 129 |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.
Phasmophobia system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64Bit | Windows 10 64Bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-4590 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | Intel Core i5-10600 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD Radeon R9 390 | NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 |
| Memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 21 GB | 21 GB |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Notes | Minimum Specs are for VR, lower specs may work for Non-VR. | — |
Source: Steam.
Phasmophobia on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Steam Deck Playable
Steam Deck · playable
- !Controller glyphs do not match Steam Deck device
- !Interface text is not legible
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Default configuration is performant
- ✗Singleplayer gameplay requires active internet connection
Steam Machine · playable
- !Controller glyphs do not match device
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Default configuration is performant
- ✗Singleplayer gameplay requires active internet connection
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
- ✗Singleplayer gameplay requires active internet connection
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 33 high | Steam Deck Playable |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 35 medium | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 31 high | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 37 medium | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 37 medium | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Full
- DLC
- 0
- Steam achievements
- 54
- Features
- Single-playerMulti-playerCo-opOnline Co-opSteam AchievementsFull controller supportTracked Controller SupportVR SupportedSteam Trading CardsCamera ComfortAdjustable DifficultyPlayable without Timed InputDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller SupportStereo SoundSurround SoundSteam CloudRemote Play on PhoneRemote Play on TabletFamily Sharing
- Languages (26)
- English, Portuguese - Portugal, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, German, French, Italian, Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Hungarian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian, Catalan
Full audio: English
Latest news & patches
- 6th Anniversary Twitch Drop & Double XP2026-09-18
- Phasmophobia v0.19.0.2 - Patch NotesPatch2026-09-16
- Phasmophobia v0.19.0.1 - Patch NotesPatch2026-09-10
- Phasmophobia v0.19.0.0 - Quality of Life Part 22026-08-25
- Phasmophobia Quality of Life Part 2 Preview2026-08-11
- Phasmophobia v0.18.0.1 - HotfixPatch2026-07-28
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Phasmophobia run on a GTX 1650?
No. The GeForce GTX 1650 is below Phasmophobia's minimum spec (GeForce GTX 970). Our model still estimates ~49 fps at 1080p low (range 39–58, medium confidence, ±20%), but cards below the minimum may not be supported. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the Radeon RX 5600 XT (~61 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Phasmophobia run on Steam Deck?
Yes, with issues. Valve rates Phasmophobia Steam Deck Playable. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~33 fps on the high preset (range 26–39, medium confidence, ±20%). Our spec-based model is conservative for games tuned for Steam Deck; Valve's test result comes first. 60 fps is out of reach; 40 fps works on medium. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for Phasmophobia at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a Radeon RX 6700 or faster: ~60 fps (range 48–72, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a Radeon RX 5600 XT is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a GeForce RTX 5070. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Phasmophobia by brand.
Can I run Phasmophobia on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~60 fps (range 48–72, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU, gets ~63 fps at 1080p low. Phasmophobia on the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does Phasmophobia need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 8 GB of RAM minimum and 8 GB recommended for Phasmophobia.
How much storage does Phasmophobia take?
Phasmophobia needs 21 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows 10 64Bit.