Get ready to spookify your Halloween season with some bone-chilling coop ghost-hunting games! As the nights grow longer and the air gets colder, what better way to embrace the Halloween spirit than by playing horror games with your friends? We’ve handpicked a collection of these eerie adventures – in no specific order – to ensure you have a ghoulishly good time.
Each game offers a unique twist to make your Halloween gaming sessions unforgettable. So, get your ghost-hunting gear as we dive into Phasmophobia, Ghost Watchers, Midnight Ghost Hunt, Ghost Exerocism Inc, and Demonologist. This Halloween, the ghosts won’t stand a chance!
Credit: Kinetic GamesPhasmophobia
Phasmaphobia is a popular co-op ghost-hunting game that sets players into the role of paranormal investigators. Tasked with identifying and dealing with various types of supernatural entities teams of 3 must work together to gather evidence and figure out which type of ghost you’re dealing with. Additionally, the game offers a wide range of equipment, including EMF readers, spirit boxes, and even Ouija boards. Players use these tools to communicate with spirits and gather clues. What’s more, its eerie environments and atmospheric sound design will always keep you on edge.
Credit: RenderiseGhost Watchers
Second up is Renderise’s Vaulted Sky Games and Coffee Stain Publishing’s Ghost Watchers. Ghost Watchers takes the ghost-hunting concept and adds a unique twist by blending it with elements of stealth. In this co-op game, you and your friends must work together to uncover the secrets of a haunted manor. Players will take on specific roles with unique abilities while sneaking around the manor and avoiding detection by the resident spirits. The game combines puzzle-solving and ghost-hunting for an intensely exciting experience.
Credit: Vaulted Sky Games & Coffee Stain PublishingMidnight Ghost Hunt
Midnight Ghost Hunt puts a spin on ghost hunting by introducing a hide-and-seek element. What sets it apart from the others is that it pits one team of ghost hunters against a team of ghosts. The ghost team can hide inside objects and interact with the environment, making it challenging for the hunters. Having to balance between hunting and being hunted makes for a thrilling cooperative experience.
Credit: StudioGoupilGhost Exorcism Inc
StudioGoupil’s Ghost Exorcism Inc is a game where up to 6 players form a squad of ghost hunters and solve various supernatural challenges to exorcise ghosts. Players encounter unique and terrifying ghosts; each requiring a different paranormal tool to exorcise them. The game’s mix of ghost encounters, investigations, and objectives ensures that each mission feels fresh and exciting.
Credit: Clock Wizard GamesDemonologist
Our final frightening selection is Clock Wizard Games’ Demonologist. Demonologist offers a spine-tingling experience where players can adventure alone or with up to an additional 3 players to identify and exorcise malevolent spirits. Similarly, players can customize their characters and gear, which allows a personal touch to your ghost-hunting team. While uncovering cursed places and upgrading your safe houses.
These cooperative ghost-hunting games offer diverse experiences, from spine-chilling investigations to strategic gameplay and even ghostly hide-and-seek. Whether you’re into intense ghost-hunting action or prefer a stealthier approach, there’s a game here for every ghost enthusiast to enjoy with friends. So, get your squad and embark on a horrifying startling ghost-hunting adventure!
