Phasmophobia
LumiScore
Growth
50/100
Growth Value
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Problem Solving
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Due to its psychological horror nature and online multiplayer with strangers, Phasmophobia is best suited for older teens. If allowing play, ensure your child plays with trusted friends and uses in-game communication tools responsibly. Monitor for signs of distress or fear. Consider playing with them to share the experience and provide support.
Top Skills Developed
Development Areas
Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.
Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.— N/A — no named characters
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Parent Pro-Tip
To mitigate the horror elements, parents can play alongside their child, providing reassurance and guidance. Playing with trusted friends can reduce stranger risk and enhance the positive social aspects of teamwork and communication. Discussing the game's mechanics and fictional aspects can help children process the scary elements and develop critical thinking about media content.
What your child develops
Phasmophobia encourages strong teamwork and communication as players must cooperate to identify ghosts and survive. It also develops problem-solving and critical thinking skills as players interpret clues and adapt strategies. The game's immersive environment can enhance spatial awareness and attention to detail.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Phasmophobia is a 4 player online co-op psychological horror where you and your team members of paranormal investigators will enter haunted locations filled with paranormal activity and gather as much evidence of the paranormal as you can. You will use your ghost hunting equipment to search for and record evidence of whatever ghost is haunting the location to sell onto a ghost removal team.