Phasmophobia has hit 30 million sales, and the Crimson Eye event is making a comeback, according to a report from Invision Game Community. Kinetic Games’ co-op ghost-hunting game launched back in September 2020 and boasts a 94% positive rating across 441,528 Steam reviews.
This milestone comes nearly five years and eight months after the game’s initial release. The report didn’t provide specific dates, rewards, or details about the Crimson Eye return, so we’re still waiting on that information. We’ll keep you posted when Kinetic Games releases the patch notes.
For a game from a small indie studio, this sales figure is impressive. Priced at $19.99 on Steam, 30 million copies would translate to around $600 million in gross sales. While discounts, regional pricing, and platform splits likely lower this total, the sheer scale is undeniable.
The reviews-to-sales ratio shows that many players stay silent. The 441,528 Steam reviews represent about 1.5% of the reported sales total. This isn’t a perfect comparison since the 30 million figure might include sales on other platforms as well.
Kinetic Games has maintained a consistent content release schedule. Recently, Explosion.com highlighted the Phasmophobia x Alan Wake 2 crossover event, which launched on May 12, 2026. Returning limited-time content like Crimson Eye helps draw back players who may have taken a break.
However, player activity is lower than you might expect from 30 million sales. At the time of writing, Steam showed 6,015 concurrent players. Since we don’t have a 24-hour peak figure, this count is just a single moment in time, not a complete trend.
| Reported lifetime sales | 30 million |
| Steam reviews | 94% positive (441,528 reviews) |
| Steam price | $19.99 |
| Current Steam players | 6,015 |
| Release date | September 18, 2020 |
Community Pulse
Recent player sentiment doesn’t align with the 94% positive score. Among 10 recent community signals, the overall vibe leaned negative. One reviewer on Steam expressed that “this game has gone down the hill side,” adding that the developers “have had many years to improve on the events and the play style.” While this is a small sample, it highlights a disconnect between long-term satisfaction and current frustrations regarding content direction.
What To Watch
- Crimson Eye details: Keep an eye out for official patch notes detailing the event’s dates, rewards, and any gameplay changes.
- Player count response: See if concurrent players rise above the current 6,015 once the event goes live.
- Review trend: Monitor if recent Steam reviews improve or continue to slide against the 94% all-time score.
Alex Mercer
Alex Mercer is the Gaming News Editor at Explosion.com with over 8 years of experience covering the gaming industry. He previously wrote for several gaming publications and has attended E3, Gamescom, and The Game Awards as press. Alex specializes in breaking news coverage, studio analysis, and tracking industry trends. When not writing, he's grinding ranked matches in Valorant or exploring the latest RPG releases.
