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Cheats & Secrets

Cheats & Secrets for Phasmophobia



Official Cheat Codes: None



Phasmophobia does not include any built-in cheat codes, console commands, or developer debug menus accessible by players. The developers, Kinetic Games, maintain a strict policy against cheating, and using third-party tools or memory editing will result in a permanent ban from the game's anti-cheat system. There is no way to spawn items, unlock achievements, or skip progression via legitimate in-game commands.

Hidden Features & Secrets



While traditional cheats are absent, Phasmophobia is rich with secrets, Easter eggs, and hidden content designed by the developers. These include cursed possessions, environmental clues, lore items, and seasonal events.

#### 1. Cursed Possessions

Cursed possessions are special interactive items that spawn randomly on each map. They are not hidden in the sense of requiring discovery, but many players consider them "secrets" because they have unique effects and are not essential to the main objective.

  • Tarot Cards: A deck of 10 cards that when drawn trigger random effects ranging from instantly starting a hunt to resurrecting a dead teammate.

  • Ouija Board: Use it to ask the ghost questions, but incorrect usage can drain sanity or trigger a hunt.

  • Voodoo Doll: Stick pins into the doll to force ghost interactions; each pin costs sanity.

  • Music Box: Its music enrages the ghost.

  • Ghost Writing Book: Can be used as a standard ghost writing book, but if the ghost writes in it, it's evidence.

  • Summoning Circle: A circle of candles that, when lit, forces the ghost to appear.

  • Haunted Mirror: Shows the ghost's current location.

  • Monkey Paw: Grants wishes (five) with dire consequences.


    • These are intended game mechanics but feel like secrets upon discovery.

    #### 2. Seasonal Events & Special Modes

    Kinetic Games frequently adds limited-time content:

  • Halloween Event (e.g., 2021, 2022, 2023): Special maps, cursed items, and unique ghost behaviors. For example, the "Maple Lodge Campsite" had hidden pumpkins.

  • Christmas Event: Maps decorated with snow and presents, and the "Priscus" ghost type was added temporarily.

  • Anniversary Event: Often features a carnival theme with additional lore.


    • These events are now retired but are considered hidden content.

    #### 3. Lore & Environmental Storytelling

    Each map contains details that hint at the game's lore:

  • Tanglewood Street House: A note in the basement mentions "the accident" and a child's drawing.

  • Edgefield Street House: Photos and letters reveal a family's tragic history.

  • Prison: Prisoners' cells contain scratch marks and cryptic messages.

  • Sunny Meadows Mental Institution: Patient files and asylum records build a narrative about the facility's decline.


    • These are not secrets but are easy to overlook.

    #### 4. Ghost Behavior Easter Eggs

    Certain ghost types have specific hidden behaviors:

  • The Mimic: This ghost can copy the abilities of other ghosts, including the appearance of orbs (though they are not evidence for the Mimic). Discovering this distinction is a secret.

  • The Twins: Two ghosts that can interact at separate locations simultaneously. The "real" twin is faster, which is a hidden mechanic.

  • The Goryo: If you use a DOTS projector, the Goryo can only be seen through a video camera, not with the naked eye. This is a hint.


    • These are not immediately obvious.

    #### 5. Hidden Achievements

    Some Steam achievements are secret until unlocked:

  • "Boo!": Get a photo of a ghost during a ghost event (exact condition varies).

  • "Not a Ghost": Have a ghost event where the ghost appears but doesn't hunt.

  • "Lucky": Draw the "Death" tarot card and die immediately (unlocks achievement).

  • "The One That Got Away": Successfully escape a hunt while being the last alive.

  • "We Need a Bigger Van": Complete all objectives on all maps (achieved in versions before 1.0).


    • Check the official achievement list for more.

    #### 6. Developer Easter Eggs

    Evidence of the developers' presence:

  • Kinetic Games Logo: Sometimes appears on a whiteboard or computer screen in the lobby (e.g., in the truck).

  • "Ghost Hunters" Reference: The font and style of the equipment resemble the TV show.

  • Player Character Models: The default character models are based on the developers and their friends.

  • Patchnotes Items: Occasionally, the lobby contains items referencing patch notes (e.g., a "1.0" cake during the full release).


    • #### 7. Community Discoveries

    Players have found subtle secrets:

  • Ghost Writing in Multiple Languages: The ghost book can write in English, but occasionally in other languages based on the ghost's name? (Not confirmed).

  • Voodoo Doll Pins Cause Specific Events: Each pin (head, heart, etc.) triggers a different ghost interaction (e.g., head pin forces a ghost event). This was discovered by the community.

  • Ouija Board Exact Coordinates: Player-created map coordinates for throwing the board into a specific location (e.g., in the basement) can trigger a unique ghost event. (Debatable, likely myth.)


    • Exploit-Safe Secrets



    These are legitimate secrets that do not involve cheating:

  • Sanity Monitor in Truck: The sanity monitor can be used to detect the ghost's activity level indirectly; lower sanity triggers more hunts. Not a secret, but useful.

  • Spirit Box Responses: The ghost responds only if you are alone and in its room (for some ghosts). Knowing this is a key strategy.

  • EMF Reader Level 5: If you get a reading of 5 on the EMF, it confirms ghost interaction, but level 5 is rare and sometimes missed.


Conclusion



Phasmophobia rewards exploration and attention to detail. While there are no cheat codes, discovering the cursed possessions, lore notes, and advanced ghost behaviors provides a sense of uncovering secrets. Always play fairly, as exploiting bugs can lead to bans.