01 / THE FIELD NOTES
R.E.P.O.
Your loot has to survive, too.
Read the scene analysis ↗WHICH NIGHT
ARE YOU HAVING?
Pick two games. Look past the genre label and compare what your friends will actually be doing.
Comparing R.E.P.O. and Phasmophobia
FOR YOUR GROUP
Change our group ↗
| For your group | R.E.P.O. | Phasmophobia |
|---|---|---|
| Your actual group | Versions, exceptions & sources ↗ | Versions, exceptions & sources ↗ |
| Room for everyone | Up to 6 players | Up to 4 players |
| Platforms covered | PC | PC · PS5 · Xbox Series X|S |
| What you spend the night doing | Carry fragile valuables out of dangerous rooms without destroying the haul. | Use equipment and observations to investigate a haunted location. |
| The rhythm | Awkward handling, interruptions and sudden panic. | Patient observation with short, frightening encounters. |
| Put it on the list if… | Friends who enjoy physical comedy, awkward coordination and a horror story that can go wrong in small ways. | Friends who enjoy waiting, listening and comparing clues more than constant shooting. |
| Worth knowing | A mishap can cost the cargo you spent time collecting. Still in Early Access. | Our solo challenge is an extreme example, not a typical first contract. |
| Playing together | This collection covers the PC version listed on Steam.Official details ↗ | Cross-play across PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.Official details ↗ |
Keep these two on a shortlist ↗
Choose the evening, then check the details.
Our group-fit suggestions come from the credited scenes in each game’s field notes. They are editorial judgements. They do not measure difficulty, campaign length or performance. A solo example can show a mission’s shape without proving how a full group will behave.
Use the official links to confirm your exact platform and store version before buying. A place in the same platform list does not always mean two versions can join the same session.
How we cover games ↗NEED A LITTLE CONTEXT?
THE CHOICE BEHIND THE CHOICE.
R.E.P.O. vs Phasmophobia: which fits your group?
Fragile cargo or ghostly clues? Compare R.E.P.O. and Phasmophobia by group size, platform needs and the kind of horror your friends actually enjoy.
Three very different ways to have a terrible night
R.E.P.O., Phasmophobia and GTFO create different kinds of co-op tension. Here is what to look for when choosing a horror game for your group.
Start with your group.
Filter the collection by player count, platform and mood.
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