
Outlast is a strong Action/Indie that delivers where it counts.
89
Verdict
96%
Steam
77
IGDB
Verdict score based on confidence-adjusted Steam reviews?
Overwhelmingly Positive on Steam (96% positive from 133K reviews)
Steep difficulty curve may not appeal to casual players
Outlast is a 2013 first-person psychological survival horror video game developed and published by Canadian independent studio Red Barrels. It revolves around freelance investigative journalist Miles Upshur, who decides to investigate Mount Massive Asylum, a remote psychiatric hospital, located deep in the mountains of Lake County, Colorado.

Runs well on modern hardware.
Last updated 9d ago
This game is genuinely terrifying when I played this game at night for like 15 minutes or so it scared me I hope I can overcome my fear and beat this game
An excellent horror game featuring superb graphics and a unique story. It delivers a stunning horror experience, with its narrative fully realized through downloadable content (DLC) that serves as a continuation—and indeed the very beginning—of the story, making it a crucial part of the experience.
"Outlast" is a surprisingly well-made first-person survival horror game. The story is great at building the tension as it progresses. The lore and other details are hidden and can be found through the documents scattered in different areas. The visuals are great too, and the game does not make itself feel like it is over a decade old now. Great dark environments, the unique idea of using your camera's night vision to see in the dark instead of using a flashlight. And yes, I wish I had a gun or a rifle while encountering or dealing with those inmates. The gameplay style and the mission structure also don't make it feel like an older-generation video game. Really, the developers did an excellent job with the game. And here is the most important thing! This game has helped me in the recent days during my everyday moments of loneliness and has helped me deal with my stress and depression. Yeah, that would not fix my life anyway, but still, this game has helped me as an aid. Outlast has boosted my confidence and now I can face more difficult situations and challenges without any fear. Kudos to the developers for such a game. Looking forward to playing the Whistleblower DLC and the 2nd game next. Overall, I would highly recommend getting Outlast during a sale. It is fully worth your time and money. If you're having a hard time in life, try playing this game. You will not feel alone, and at the same time, your brain will get a breath of fresh air, especially if you haven't played many horror games before. [spoiler]One thing I didn't like about this game is the ending. I mean, our karma didn't save us at all. Maybe that's why consequences matter more than intentions, but anyways.[/spoiler]
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