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Phobies

Smoking Gun Interactive · 2022

Phobies

PuzzleStrategyTurn-based strategy (TBS)

Session Respect Score

AI estimate · 0/5 votes
0.0/ 10

"A turn-based tactical card game perfect for short bursts where you summon fears to battle opponents with zero time pressure."

Heads up: Story mode offers flexible pacing; Online matches require real-time decisions with no pause option.
Best session: 10-20 minutes

Minimum session

5 min

Pausability

Pause anytime

Resume friendliness

Easy to resume

FOMO pressure

Low FOMO

Focus required

Intense

Session structure

Self-contained runs

Play asynchronous multiplayer matches that pause between turns—ideal for fitting battles into lunch breaks without rushing decisions.

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About

Phobies is a tactical card collecting strategy game where players battle one another in the surreal realm of the subconscious, where fears manifest. Use devious tactics and unleash a dazzling array of attacks and abilities to achieve victory!

Single playerMultiplayerBird view / IsometricHorror

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Context Tags

No sound needed? One-handed? Good for commutes? Players vote.

🔇No sound OK
🤚One-handed
🎵Background game
🚇Commute friendly
✈️Plane friendly
💤Suspend & resume
Quick to boot
☁️Cloud save
👶Kid can watch
🛋️Couch co-op
🎤No voice chat needed
🌙Solo after bedtime
🎙️Podcast game
🧘Zen mode
🥱Brain off
🔁Satisfying grind
🧒Kid co-op

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Phobies — Session FAQ

How long does a session of Phobies take?
The minimum meaningful session for Phobies is approximately 5 minutes. This is the shortest play window where you can make real progress or have a satisfying experience, based on community data.
Can you pause Phobies?
Yes — Phobies supports instant pause. You can stop at any moment without penalty, making it ideal for sessions that might be interrupted.
Does Phobies pressure you to keep playing?
Phobies has low FOMO. There may be some narrative momentum, but the game doesn't pressure you to keep playing. Natural stopping points are common.
What is Phobies's Session Respect Score?
Phobies has a Session Respect Score of 8.7/10. This score combines minimum session length, pausability, FOMO level, and pickup friendliness into a single metric for how well the game fits busy schedules.

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