Top 10 horror games to play with friends in 2025

Horror games become even more intense when experienced together with friends. Whether you want to get seriously scared, laugh in the midst of chaos, or cooperate to survive the night, the horror co-op genre has become a true phenomenon.

If Phasmophobia has made you want more, here is an updated list of the best horror games to play with friends in 2025 – all tested, rated, and perfectly suited for a night (or more) full of adrenaline.

1. Devour

A team of 4 cultists is trying to stop a demonic entity. The mission seems simple: gather objects and interrupt the ritual. But when the entity starts hunting you. .. everything becomes chaos. Fun, tense, and with constant updates.

✅ Number of players: 1–4
🔊 Communication: essential
💀 Fear: 9/10

2. Lethal Company

New to the charts, this game combines horror with absurd humor. You are employees of a company that must retrieve objects from abandoned buildings filled with bizarre creatures.

✅ Number of players: 1–4 (extended modes allow up to 8+)
🎮 Gameplay: horror + tasks + cooperation
😂 Fun: 10/10

3. Forewarned

A kind of "Phasmophobia in Egypt." You enter a haunted ancient tomb, identify the entities, and try to escape alive. Include puzzles, traps, and tense moments.

✅ Number of players: up to 4
🌍 Atmosphere: historical & creepy
🧩 Extra: puzzle elements

4. Pacify

Short, intense, and absolutely terrifying. You try to pacify malevolent spirits in various locations, but you don't have much time. Perfect for quick sessions.

✅ Number of players: 1–4
⏱️ Duration: short (10–30 min)
👻 Instant fear: guaranteed

5. GTFO

A horror tactic game with a focus on stealth and absolute cooperation. It's not for everyone — it's hard, sometimes frustrating, but extremely satisfying if you have a serious group.

✅ Number of players: 4 (strict)
🔫 Gameplay: stealth + action + horror
📈 Difficulty: high

6. Ghost Exorcism Inc.

It brings the idea of exorcism into a game with a lot of equipment and a more religious vibe than Phasmophobia. Players must collaborate to identify and banish the entities.

✅ Number of players: up to 6
🛐 Theme: spiritual/demonic
🎥 Immersion: high

7. Sons of the Forest

The sequel to The Forest — a horror survival experience in the woods. It's not "ghost hunting," but the atmosphere is thick and the tension is constant.

✅ Number of players: up to 8
🌲 Survival + horror: excellently balanced
🪓 Crafting + base building: yes!

8. Demonologist

Very similar to Phasmophobia, but with a more realistic visual style and a scarier atmosphere. There are interesting equipment and map upgrades.

✅ Number of players: 1–4
👀 Graphics: excellent
📈 Popularity: on the rise

9. The Outlast Trials

Based on the Outlast universe, but in a co-op version. Players are subjected to sadistic tests and must survive together. Terrifying, intense, and hard to forget.

✅ Number of players: up to 4
🧠 Gameplay: evasion + task solving
🎭 Psychological fear: 10/10

10. In Silence

An asymmetric game where one player controls a blind creature with very sharp hearing, and the others have to escape. Super tense, especially when you have to NOT talk.

✅ Number of players: 2–6
🧏‍♂️ Unique mechanic: "silence" matters
🎤 Voice chat: key element

🎮 Conclusion

Whether you want an intense session, a quick game, or a longer survival adventure, 2025 comes with many options for coop horror fans. Choose the game that best fits your playstyle and get ready for screams, laughter, and unforgettable memories with your crew.