Phasmophobia Cursed Item Locations: Full Map Guide

Phasmophobia’s cursed items are among the most perilous tools in ghost hunting. Knowing where they spawn on each map can mean the difference between a successful investigation and an early death screen. Kinetic Games places these items in fixed location pools for each map, allowing players to learn the spawn points instead of stumbling upon them during a hunt.

The game currently includes six cursed items: the Ouija Board, Voodoo Doll, Tarot Cards, Music Box, Haunted Mirror, and Summoning Circle. Each map has a specific number of potential spawn locations, with only one cursed item appearing per contract. By familiarizing yourself with the complete list of possible spots, you can significantly reduce search time on larger maps like Tanglewood, Bleasdale Farmhouse, and Grafton Farmhouse.

On smaller maps, such as Edgefield Street House and Ridgeview Road House, cursed items usually spawn in common areas like living rooms, kitchens, and basements. In contrast, larger maps like Maple Lodge Campsite and the Prison feature more dispersed spawn pools. Sometimes, items end up in locations that are easy to overlook without a thorough sweep. TheGamer’s detailed breakdown of every cursed object location covers these pools for each map.

The newly added Nell’s Diner map has sparked considerable discussion. Phrasemaker published a dedicated guide to its cursed object spawn points, as the diner’s layout differs from residential maps. The open floor plan and back kitchen create spawn clusters that might surprise returning players who expect something different based on older maps.

Phasmophobia launched in early access in September 2020 at a price of $13.99, which it has maintained through its full 1.0 release. With 433,360 Steam reviews showing a 94% positive rating, the game enjoys one of the strongest long-term approval ratings in the co-op horror genre. Current player counts, nearing 24,000, indicate the community remains active more than four years after launch.

By The Numbers

Steam Review Score	94% positive
Total Steam Reviews	433,360
Current Steam Price	$13.99
Current Concurrent Players	23,873
Early Access Launch Date	September 18, 2020
Cursed Item Types	6 (Ouija Board, Voodoo Doll, Tarot Cards, Music Box, Haunted Mirror, Summoning Circle)

Recently, community sentiment has cooled compared to the game’s all-time rating. One Steam reviewer commented: “Waste months of doing nothing and make every single thing the last minute… this is one of the more disappointing updates. Sad.” This criticism reflects a recurring frustration among long-time players who feel that the update pace has slowed while new content often arrives incomplete or rushed.

What To Watch

• New map additions: Nell’s Diner shows that Kinetic Games is still expanding the location roster. Keep an eye on whether additional maps introduce new cursed item spawn logic or entirely new cursed item types.
• Update cadence response: The vocal segment of the community expressing dissatisfaction with slow development cycles might push Kinetic Games to release a public roadmap — something the studio has been inconsistent about in the past.
• Crossplay expansion: With crossplay functionality confirmed as of April 2026, watch to see if broader platform access leads to an influx of new players, potentially shifting the review curve back toward its historic highs.