The 'Pacify' meme is inspired by the 2019 survival horror game where players must appease a possessed girl to escape a haunted mansion. The gameplay mechanic of offering pacifying objects like dolls to a terrifying entity became a relatable metaphor for trying to calm down someone who is irrationally angry or handling high-stress situations with inadequate tools. Memes often feature screenshots of the girl’s transformation or players' panicked reactions, capturing the chaotic energy of indie horror gaming. It has grown beyond the gaming community to symbolize any desperate attempt to keep the peace against all odds.