Pacify

First-person co-op horror missions where paranormal entities hunt you

Shawn Hitchcock · Published by Hitchcock Games · Released Feb 22, 2019

Reviews: Very Positive; 86% of 43K
Recent reviews: Mixed; 65% of 106 in 30 days
Playing now: 56; right now
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 4 months ago; May 11, 2026

What is Pacify?

Pacify is a first-person horror game you can play alone or with up to three friends. As a new hire at a paranormal investigation company, you explore separate locations, evade dangerous entities, and find ways to subdue them, starting in an old house.

For you if...

+you enjoy exploring haunted locations in separate missions
+you like jump scares and frantic chases with friends

Not for you if...

−you want horror without sudden scares or being chased
−you prefer a forgiving challenge when playing alone

What players say

86% of 42,793 reviews are positive · 65% of 106 in the last 30 days

Players praise the atmosphere and chaotic co-op, but complain about repetitive objectives and bugs that can force a restart. Some also report that PC and console players cannot join each other.

Screenshots and trailer

Pacify system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 10 - 64 bit or higher
Processor: Intel i5 or AMD equivalent (AMD FX 8500+ Series)
Graphics: Graphics: GTX 1050 / RX 580 or equivalent (4 GB)
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 7 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: Direct X 11 feature level 10 required to run.

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Achievements: 52
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing

Steam Deck: Verified

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Russian, Polish, Portuguese - Portugal, Portuguese - Brazil, Thai, Turkish, Arabic, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish, Ukrainian.